Commission - Hand County, South Dakota

Contact Information:

605-853-2182 (Auditor’s Office)

We no longer use faxes as means of document exchange.

2024 Library Policies and Objectives in compliance with House Bill 1197. HB 1197 requires the publication of measures taken to restrict access to obscene materials by minors. In our case, while they are using internet and other network resources at the Hand County Public Library. HB 1197 is found in SDCL 22-24-55.

[09/03/2024] The commission is exploring changes to the west parking lot which will provide better parking for handicap accessible vehicles and pedestrian traffic in and out of the building. The following photograph shows the current proposal.
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- The attached photograph shows the current proposal and in the near future you may begin to see cones and pavement marks to allow for an evaluation of the plan. Once the cones or markings appear, please follow the plan and feel free to offer feedback.The yellow area is for pedestrian traffic and the blue areas are the two van / handicap accessible reserved spots.The diagonal lines represent the angel parking for all other vehicles. The center lane is for pass through traffic and entering / exiting vehicles.You’ll note there is no area for vehicles with trailers in the parking lot, but we have plenty of curbline for longer vehicles.

Effective February 20, 2022: The auditor’s office will be using “LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARDS & COMMISSIONS WEBSITE” for announcements of regular and special meetings. This is a centralized website which grants access to the various local governments across South Dakota. This website was developed to serve you, the visitor, the resident, the tax payer. It’s sole purpose it to provide you with the information you need so you can be informed and involved.
- The URL / Link is: https://sdlocalgov.appssd.sd.gov/
- Take a look around. Save the link and use it to stay informed.

MEMBERS of the COMMISSION

Commissioner District Map (Rural)

Commissioner District 2 Map (within the City of Miller)

Daniel Jensen, Commissioner, District 1 (2025 Chairman)

36710 210th Street, Saint Lawrence, South Dakota 57373
Mobile: (605) 461-9189
Email: [email protected]
Elected in 2022 to a four-year term.
2022 Liaison Appointments: Coroner, Sheriff, States Attorney, Emergency Management & Domestic Violence
2024 Liaison Appointments: Custodian, Community Health & Library
2025 Liaison Appointments: Treasurer, Registrar, Assessor & Auditor.
2026 Liaison to: Economic Development, 4-H Program and Veteran Services

Jim Jones, Commissioner, District 2 (2026 Chairman)

Greg Palmer, Commissioner, District 3 (Elected in 2018 & re-elected in 2022)

2022 Chairman
2021 Vice-Chairman
412 West 4th Avenue, Miller, South Dakota 57362
(605) 870-0505
Email: [email protected]
Elected in 2018, Re-elected in 2022
2022 Liaison Appointments: Register of Deeds, Auditor, Director of Equalization & Treasurer.
2024 Liaison Appointments: Coroner, Sheriff, Attorney, Emergency Management, and Domestic Violence
2025 Liaison Appointments: Weed and Pest Board, Rubble Site, Towns & Townships, NECOG
2026 Liaison to: Janitorial, Library Board and Domestic Violence.

Jim Eschenbaum, Commissioner, District 4 (Appointed & later elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024)

2023 Vice-Chairman
35834 209th Street, Miller, South Dakota 57362
Mobile Phone: 605-204-0373
Appointed in 2020, Elected in 2020, Re-elected in 2024
direct email: [email protected]
2022 Liaison Appointments: Weed Board, Rubble Site, Towns & Townships and Northeast Council of Governments
2024 Liaison Appointments: Auditor, Assessor, Registrar, and Treasurer.
2025 Liaison Appointments: Economic Development, 4-H Program & Veteran Services.
2026 Liaison to: Weed Board, Rubble Site, Towns & Townships and NECOG.

Luke Wernsmann, Commissioner, District 5 (Re-elected in 2018 and 2022)

2018 & 2023 Chairman
2017 & 2022 Vice-Chairman
18790 354th Avenue, Miller, South Dakota 57362
Home Phone: (605) 853-3848
Mobile: (605) 204-0022
direct email: [email protected]
Re-elected in 2018 and 2022.
2022 Liaison Appointments: Custodian, Community Health, Library Board and Rail Authority
2024 Liaison Appointments: Weed & Pest, Rubble Site, Towns & Townships, and NECOG
2025 Liaison Appointments: Coroner, Sheriff, States Attorney, Emergency Management and Domestic Violence.
2026 Liaison to: Coroner, Sheriff, States Attorney and Emergency Management