Meet the Commissioners
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Presiding Commissioner:
Becky Plattner
Southern Commissioner:
Monte Fenner
Northern Commissioner:
Stephanie Gooden
​Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:30 am to 11:30 am
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Location:
Saline County Courthouse
19 E. Arrow Street
Room 101
Marshall, MO 65340
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Phone:
(660) 886-7777
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Fax:
(660) 886-3332
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Email:
commission@
salinecountymo.org
The County Commission is made up of three elected officials who serve four year terms.
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The County Commission establishes county policy and enacts activities of county government. The commission supervises the maintenance of county building and grounds, as well as county roads and bridges. The Commission also approves and adopts the annual budget for all county operations, including actual expenditures for each individual county office. The County Commission operates under guidelines established in the revised statutes of the State of Missouri, while acting as liaisons with county boards, commissions, and other governmental entities.
The Saline County Commission meets in regular session every other Wednesday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. In their absence, messages for the Commission may be left on their answering device or urgent messages may be phoned to the Saline County Clerk's office.
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To read recent articles about the Saline County Commission in the Marshall Democrat News click HERE!
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*payment schedule approval date subject to change
The County has received a grant from Missouri Department of Natural Resources to update the benches and tables on the Courthouse lawn. These benches and tables are made 100% from recycled materials. 40% of the benches and tables are made up of scrap tires from Missouri and the rest is recycled plastic. Recycling keeps waste out of landfills, conserves natural resources, and helps protect our environment so we can create a healthier planet for ourselves and future generations.
Economic Development Update 1-31-24
The Economic Development sales tax has continued to serve Saline County in developing infrastructure at the junction of I-70 and US 65 Highway, as well as serving the cities within the county and unincorporated areas. The 250,000-gallon water storage tower and waterlines have reached completion, as well as the 50/50 County-MODOT turn lanes. In efforts to put money into the local entities, the Commission secured a $2 million grant, with a 20% match, for the development of the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The Welcome Center has a federal EDA match grant fund of $1.2 million, which is in the design stages, and completion is scheduled in 2025.
Economic Development Update 11-25-20
In 2018, the Saline County Commission was instrumental in passing a county economic development tax. The main focus of this tax money is development of the junction I-70 & Hwy 65, a major intersection in the United States. Currently, a water line is being instilled to this intersection, a 250,000 gallon water tower has been installed and completed, and a sewer for this region is being developed for installation. Turn lanes from the major roads will be installed as development takes place in this area. Additionally, income from this tax money is also being distributed to the incorporated and unincorporated areas throughout the county. This money can be used to improve their streets, sewers, and other economic improvements in their towns. Saline County is only the second county in the State of Missouri to pass an economic development tax to improve their infrastructures.
updated 1/7/25
