County Commissioners

 
 
The seven-member Commission serves as the legislative body of County government. Commissioners are chosen in county-wide elections, No more than two commissioners can be residents of the same island town. Commissioners serve for two years. Terms expire on the first Wednesday in January following the election.
 
The Commission normally meets twice a month at the Dukes County Administration Building, 9 Airport Road in Edgartown (at Martha's Vineyard Airport). Currently all meetings are held remotely unless posted otherwise.
 
Any person who believes he or she is a qualified person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation to effectively access, utilize, enjoy, or participate in  the county services, programs or meetings may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the county manager at 508-696-3840 or via e-mail to manager@dukescounty.org. This includes requesting a reasonable modification in programs, services or activities or provision of  auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (such as a sign language interpreter, or  assistive listening device) or information in alternative formats for qualified persons with are blind or with low vision or who are deaf or hard of hearing.
 

Dukes County Commissioners - term expiring January 2026:

Christine Todd - Chair (Oak Bluffs)

Tristan Israel (Tisbury)

Donald Leopold (Chilmark)

R. Peter Wharton (Oak Bluffs)

Doug Ruskin (West Tisbury)

James Klingensmith (West Tisbury)

Juli Vanderhoop (Aquinnah)

Staff Contact

NameTitleTerm Expires
T. George Davis

County Commissioners Clerk

Feb. 28, 2025