Government

Question: What are the main roles in county government in Rogers County? Answer: The main roles in county government include county commissioners, county clerk, county assessor, county treasurer, county sheriff, court clerk, and district attorney.

Question: What do County Commissioner do? Answer: County commissioners are responsible for maintaining county roads and bridges, setting and administering county policies, and managing county finances. Rogers County has three commissioners, each representing a district: Commissioner Dan DeLozier of District 1; Commissioner Steve Hendrix of District 2; and Commissioner Ron Burrows of District 3. You can find out which district you are in by visiting the map located on our website under the Commissioners tab then select “Find Your District” from the side menu.

Question: What are the duties of the County Clerk? Answer: The county clerk maintains public records, oversees elections, and handles administrative functions such as issuing licenses and permits.  The Rogers County Clerk is Jeanne Heidlage.

Question: What is the role of the County Assessor? Answer: The county assessor appraises property values for tax purposes, ensuring fair and accurate property assessments. The Rogers County Assessor is Scott Marsh.

Question: What does the County Treasurer do? Answer: The county treasurer is responsible for collecting property taxes, managing county funds, and disbursing payments for county expenses. The Rogers County Treasurer is Jason Carini.

Question: What are the responsibilities of the County Sheriff? Answer: The county sheriff enforces laws, maintains county jails, provides court security, and serves legal documents.  The Rogers County Sheriff is Scott Walton.

Question: What does the Court Clerk do? Answer: The court clerk manages court records, processes legal filings, and assists with court proceedings. The Rogers County Court Clerk is Cathi Edwards.

Question: What is the role of the District Attorney? Answer: The district attorney prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the state, represents the county in legal matters, and provides legal advice to county officials. Matt Ballard is the Tri-District Attorney for Craig, Mayes, and Rogers County.

Question: How can citizens contact Rogers County officials? Answer: Citizens can contact Rogers County officials through the county's official website or by visiting the Rogers County Courthouse at 200 S. Lynn Riggs Blvd., Claremore, Oklahoma.