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Washington County accepts Tom Stevens’ resignation, names Sharlee Douglas chair of Historical Commission
Summary
The Washington County Commissioners Court accepted Tom Stevens’ resignation as chair of the county Historical Commission, effective Dec. 31, 2025, and appointed Sharlee Douglas as chair for the 2026–27 term. Stevens said he will remain on the commission to assist the new chair.
The Washington County Commissioners Court on Dec. 2 accepted the resignation of Tom Stevens as chairman of the Washington County Historical Commission, effective Dec. 31, 2025, and appointed Sharlee Douglas to serve as chair for the 2026–27 term.
Tom Stevens told the court he had enjoyed serving as chair for five years and thanked the commissioners for the opportunity. "It's been a most enjoyable experience," Stevens said, adding that he planned to stay on the commission "to help her find out where all the light switches are and help her as much as I can." Commissioners praised Stevens for expanding the commission's work during his tenure.
A motion to accept the resignation and appoint Douglas was made and seconded; the court voted to approve the action. The transcript records Douglas thanking the court and saying following Stevens will be "a very difficult act to follow." Stevens and commissioners said he will remain involved to assist the incoming chair.
No formal amendment or additional terms were recorded in the meeting minutes; the court recorded the motion as carried.
The next administrative steps are internal: Douglas will assume chair duties on Jan. 1, 2026, per the court's action. The court did not record any separate vote tallies by member name in the transcript.
(Reporters: Tom Stevens’ resignation and the appointment of Sharlee Douglas were presented and voted on during Item 3 of the Dec. 2 meeting.)
