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Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment Application for Appointment

Buffalo County, Nebraska welcomes all Buffalo County residents to apply for an opportunity to serve our county government on The Buffalo County Board of Adjustments or Buffalo County Planning Commission. All applications will be reviewed, recommended and appointed by the Buffalo County Board of Commissioners.

To apply, please complete and submit an Application for Appointment, linked below, to:

Application

Buffalo County Zoning Administrator
Buffalo County Zoning Office
1512 Central Ave, PO Box 1270
Kearney, Nebraska 68848
Courthouse Christmas Hours
In observance of the Christmas holiday, the Board of Commissioners voted to modify the courthouse hours as follows:

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – The Courthouse will close early at 1:00 PM.

Friday, December 26, 2025 – The Courthouse will be closed all day.

Attorney

The Buffalo County Attorney is an elected position with a four-year term of office. Shawn R. Eatherton is the current County Attorney and he took office in 2003.

This office is divided into three divisions: Criminal, Civil, and Juvenile. The Buffalo County Attorney also serves as the County Coroner.

The County Attorney appoints his own Deputies, which include Andy Hoffmeister, Melanie Young, Melissa Willis, Mandi Amy, Lydia K. Davis, Kate Collins, Nathan R. Arehart, Marti S. Sleister, Josiah E. Davis, Rebecca M. Riley and Jose L. Rodriguez.

Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays

Phone:
(308) 236-1222

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