About Lorrie Wick for Douglas County Commissioner
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Community-Focused Governance
Community-Focused Governance
County government is about overseeing systems, managing public resources, and making sure essential services work for the people who live in Douglas County.
Lorrie Wick has managed complex public resources, human-service teams, and systems of care. With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit business leadership and workforce devel
County government is about overseeing systems, managing public resources, and making sure essential services work for the people who live in Douglas County.
Lorrie Wick has managed complex public resources, human-service teams, and systems of care. With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit business leadership and workforce development, her leadership focuses on results—ensuring services are effective, efficient, and responsive to real community needs.
Community-Focused Governance
Community-Focused Governance
Community-Focused Governance
Lorrie Wick leads with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach that emphasizes accountability, coordination, and meaningful results. She believes government works best when departments communicate, partners align around shared goals, and decisions are guided by data, community input, and strategic and actionable plans.
Fiscal responsibility
Lorrie Wick leads with a hands-on, solutions-focused approach that emphasizes accountability, coordination, and meaningful results. She believes government works best when departments communicate, partners align around shared goals, and decisions are guided by data, community input, and strategic and actionable plans.
Fiscal responsibility is not just about cutting costs—it’s about making smart investments, improving efficiency, and ensuring Douglas County dollars deliver measurable impact.
Making a Difference
Community-Focused Governance
Making a Difference
Lorrie Wick is mission-driven and deeply committed to Douglas County. She believes progress comes from listening with intention, coordinating with purpose, and leading with mutual respect.
United, collaborative communities build real solutions for the goals that matter most.
Building a stronger future means standing firmly in today’s reality—and moving forward together with clarity and purpose.
As Douglas County Commissioner I will:
Collaborate for Douglas County's Future
- Transparent, accountable Douglas County government
- Smart, responsible use of public funds
- Strong local workforce & economic opportunity
- Compassionate, coordinated human services & housing
- Long-term solutions that protect our land, economy, and future
With over half of Douglas County made up of federal land, we must think long-term. I’m committed to protecting our shared natural resources, diversifying our economy, & building a resilient future for next generations.
Deliver Fiscal Responsibility & Transparent Douglas County Government
Financial reporting :
- Utilize data-driven decision-making
- Encourage cross-department collaboration
- Accountability to the public—not special interests
Maximize Talent & Break Down Silos
- Leverage government funding, provide Director oversight with teams, and maximize partnership expertise
- Champion coordinated solutions for homelessness and workforce development
- Strengthen economic opportunity across both rural and urban communities
- Advocate for local benefit from federally managed lands
Leading with Integrity for Douglas County
I lead with both courage and compassion. My leadership is courageous, compassionate, direct, and level-headed in times of crisis, shaped by a combination of real-world experience, training, and education:
- Master of Science in Psychology (Industrial/Organizational – Leadership Focus)
- B.S. in Career & Technical Studies (Workforce Development)
- Crisis Counseling & Community Health Worker Certificate
- Family Resource Center Principles
- Disaster Preparedness & Fire Safety Council
- Mass care national service response during Hurricane Sandy
These experiences apply to Douglas County, where wildfires, housing instability, public health challenges, and economic uncertainty demand leaders who stay calm under pressure, act quickly, and put people first. I bring steady leadership, clear decision-making, and accountability when our community needs it most.
Lorrie Wick for Douglas County Commissioner - Light the Way
My Commitment
As your County Commissioner, I will:
- Lead with openness and respect across the entire county
- Build strong working relationships and work closely with the countywide leadership team
- Center strategic plans and community voices in decision-making
- Stay focused on solutions that benefit the unique community concerns
Douglas County is beautiful and full of promise, potential, and opportunity. Positive momentum is contagious, and when leadership brings people together, our communities grow stronger, safer, and more resilient.
As Commissioner, I will advocate for:
- Accountability for outcomes, not just spending
- Smart use of state and federal funding for housing navigation, workforce supports, and wraparound services
- Integrated solutions that align housing, treatment, employment, and reentry services
- Workforce pathways tied directly to recovery, stability, and job placement
Helping people stabilize their lives while strengthening our workforce is both compassionate and fiscally responsible. Together, we build stronger and prosperous communities.
Fiscal Responsibility
Why This Matters Right Now
Douglas County is facing serious financial pressures ahead. Ignoring structural issues or delaying hard conversations only makes the impact worse for residents and local services. We need leaders willing to:
- Ask tough questions
- Examine what’s working — and what isn’t
- Plan beyond election cycles
- Protect both taxpayer dollars and community stability
This is the approach I have used throughout my career managing complex public and nonprofit systems — and it’s the approach I will bring to county government..
Economic Development & A Diversified Local Economy
A diversified economy protects jobs, supports families, and expands opportunity across rural and urban communities alike.
This means supporting:
- Workforce development aligned with employer needs
- Small business growth and entrepreneurship
- Innovation in natural resources, timber, tourism, and emerging industries
- Public–private partnerships that create long-term stability
Economic development should be rooted locally, competitive regionally, and positioned for the future.
Homelessness, Workforce Opportunity & Community Stability
Homelessness is not just a housing issue—it is a workforce issue, a behavioral health issue, an economic issue, and a community safety issue. Real solutions require coordination, not silos.
As Commissioner, I will advocate for:
- Integrated solutions that align housing, treatment, employment, and reentry services
- Workforce pathways tied directly to recovery, stability, and job placement
- Smart use of state and federal funding for housing navigation, workforce supports, and wraparound services
- Accountability for outcomes, not just spending
Strong communities deliver solutions that are fiscally responsible and thoughtful.
Collaborative Leadership
Why This Matters in Douglas County
Douglas County faces complex challenges that no single agency or ideology can solve alone. From workforce growth and housing stability to public safety and rural infrastructure, progress requires:
- Trust between institutions and the public
- Consistent communication
- Shared responsibility
- Leaders willing to listen and act
Division slows progress. Collaboration moves it forward. Forward-looking governance unites communities, strengthens partnerships, and delivers real solutions for Douglas County