Board of Commissioners

John Holland, Commissioner
Board of County Commissioners, District No. 2
jholland@co.sanders.mt.us

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Biographical Information

John,  elected in 2022 took office January 2023 as Sanders County Commissioner District # 2.

Experience

  • 24 years – Plains Paradise Rural Fire Department (Past Chief)
  • 10 years – Heavy Equipment Hwy. Construction
  • 30 years – Montana Department of Transportation – Retired
  • 3 years – Sanders County Road Department
  • Lifetime Cattle Rancher

Education

  • Plains High School
  • Heavy Equipment Operation

Boards, Member of

  • 26 years – Rural Fire Board Member
  • 18 years – Plains School Board (Past Chairman)
  • Sanders County Farm Service Agency Board Member
  • Plains Baseball Association Board Member & Coach
  • Church Council Member

Dan Rowan, Commissioner
Board of County Commissioners, District No. 1
drowan@co.sanders.mt.us

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Biographical Information

  • Dan,  elected in 2022 took office January 2023 as Sanders County Commissioner District # 1.

Experience

  • 5 years – Mayor for the town of Plains, MT
  • 5 years on City Council for the town of Plains

Education

  • Plains High School

Boards, Member of

Boards Attended

Anthony B. Cox, Commissioner
Board of County Commissioners, District No. 3
tcox@co.sanders.mt.us

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Biographical Information

Tony, a Republican elected in 2008 took office January 2009. Tony’s district #3 covers the western portion of Sanders County, which includes Belknap, Whitepine, Trout Creek, Noxon, and Heron.

Experience

  • 2009 – Present   Elected and serving a six year term as a Sanders County Commissioner
  • Retired Montana Highway Patrol Trooper

Education

  • Graduate of the University of Montana

Boards, Member of

  • Avista Management Committee
  • Sanders County Board of Health
  • Sanders County Solid Waste Refuse Disposal District
  • Sanders County Aquatic Invasive Plants (AIP) Task Force

Boards Attended

  • DUI Task Force Committee
  • Terrestrial Resources Tech Advisory Committee
  • Thompson Falls Airport Advisory Board
  • Sanders County Fair Commission
  • Sanders/Lolo National Forest Collaborative Group

The Sanders County Board of County Commissioners meet in regular session each week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have any questions concerning this schedule or if anyone attending needs special assistance, please contact our office.

Name/Title Phone Email
Sandy Maciel, Executive Assistant (406) 827-6966 smaciel@co.sanders.mt.us
Shelby Hooten, Administrative Assistant (406) 827-6942 shooten@co.sanders.mt.us
Weekly Agendas
Meeting Minutes

Unofficial versions of the Commissioner’s Journals dating back to 2008 are available here for research purposes only.  The official versions, along with the Commissioner’s Journals dated prior to 2008 are recorded with the Recording Division of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.  The electronic versions provided below are provided as a convenience to aid in