RE-ELECT
CHRIS BOICE
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER
PROVEN LEADERSHIP. COMMUNITY COMMITMENT.
Chris Boice has spent years working to keep Douglas County financially strong, support public safety, and stay actively involved in the community he serves.
Chris’s commitment to the community is the reason he chose to become a Commissioner. With a deep love of all things Douglas County and having been a long time supporter of programs like 4H and FFA, Chris Boice is a Commissioner because he’s involved in the community, he didn’t get involved in the community because he became a Commissioner.
Re-Elect Chris Boice for Douglas County Commissioner.
“Common sense leadership from our Board of Commissioners has never been more important than it is now. We need Commissioners that possess common sense, knowledge & experience, and genuinely care about people.”
– Sheriff John Hanlin
EXPERIENCE MATTERS
Douglas County needs leadership that understands how County government works and what it takes to keep it running.
Commissioner Boice brings years of experience as a County Commissioner and more than two decades as a local business owner. His leadership has helped guide Douglas County through major challenges while focusing on long-term financial stability and responsible government.
Chris approaches public service with the mindset of a business owner: manage resources carefully, invest wisely, and always keep the future of Douglas County in mind.
Occupation:
Douglas County Commissioner (since 2015); Owner, Big O Tires (since 2002)
Occupational Background:
Owner/Operator Big O Tires, Midas of Roseburg
Educational Background:
Gold Beach High School, Diploma 1990
Prior Governmental Experience:
Douglas County Commissioner (2015 present) – Chair (2017, 2020, 2024); Chair, LPSCC Commissioner; Commissioner, Housing Authority of Douglas County
Chris Boice’s path to Commissioner began long before the ballot:
“For over 20 years as a dedicated local business owner, I’ve been boots on the ground—committing time, resources, and relentless effort to serve and strengthen our people—from youth and veterans to seniors and widows— before it ever became my daily work as an elected official. I prioritize public safety, economic growth, and fiscal responsibility. Always thinking outside the box, my resourcefulness inspires County staff to innovate for residents.” – Chris Boice
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT.
"I AM A COMMISSIONER BECAUSE OF MY INVOLVEMENT IN THE COMMUNITY, NOT THE OTHER WAY AROUND."
- COMMISSIONER BOICE
Chris believes you shouldn’t get involved in your community because you hold office; you should hold office because you’ve already been involved.
From veterans events and youth programs to Search & Rescue and community fundraisers, Commissioner Boice has built a record of showing up and supporting the people who make Douglas County strong.
For more than 20 years, Commissioner Boice has supported Douglas County youth by participating as a buyer at local 4-H and FFA livestock auctions, investing in the next generation of farmers, ranchers, and community leaders including buying a pig for $36,000 as part of a fundraising effort to support a local girl needing treatment for a brain tumor. Chris also attends chapter fundraisers for FFA and 4H groups locally.
Commissioner Boice has supported Douglas County Search and Rescue efforts through both 4×4 ground response and fixed-wing air support, contributing to the volunteer network that helps keep our community safe during emergencies and difficult conditions.
Commissioner Boice volunteers as a pilot with the Young Eagles program, helping introduce young people to aviation by giving them their first flight experience.
Commissioner Boice is deeply involved in supporting veterans in Douglas County through multiple programs.
Commissioner Boice helped rally the Douglas County community to ensure every veteran laid to rest at the Roseburg VA Cemetery is honored each year through Wreaths Across America. Thanks to that effort, funding has been secured two years in a row to place a wreath on every grave, ensuring no veteran is forgotten.
PROVEN LEADERSHIP.
ECONOMIC
INVESTMENT
Chris helped facilitate a historic $700 million Strategic Investment Program in Southern Oregon, supporting major manufacturing investment and economic growth in Douglas and Coos Counties.
INDUSTRIAL
DEVELOPMENT
Chris spearheaded redevelopment of seven County-owned industrial sites, returning land to the tax rolls and helping create jobs in Douglas County.
COUNTY
OPERATIONS
Chris implemented cost-saving initiatives and strengthened financial planning across County departments since first taking office in 2015.
TIMBER
LEADERSHIP
Chris and the other Douglas County Commissioners helped secure a change increasing the County’s share of O&C timber revenue from 50% to 75%, along with a federal directive to increase timber harvest toward sustainable yield levels.
JOB
CREATION
Chris helped secure $3.4 million in Connect Oregon funding that allowed Fred Wahl Marine Shipyard to expand operations and grow its workforce from 40 employees to over 150.
CRISIS
LEADERSHIP
Chris helped guide Douglas County through some of the most challenging moments in recent history:
• Archie Creek Wildfire response and recovery
• COVID-19 pandemic response
• Snowmageddon winter storm emergency
• UCC tragedy response
• 2025 flood response
PARKS
REFORM
Chris helped transform the Douglas County Parks system from operating losses to a self-sustaining system supported by recreation demand, helping keep the County financially strong.
HONORING
VETERANS
Chris spearheaded the John Pierson Memorial Wreaths Across America event, rallying community support to place wreaths on every one of the 7,000+ veterans buried at Roseburg National Cemetery in 2024 and 2025.
“I support Commissioner Chris Boice for Douglas County Commissioner position 3. Commissioner Boice has been an invaluable asset to the citizens of Douglas County. Having worked with him in his role as chair of the Local Public Safety Coordinating Counsel (LPSCC), it is clear he cares about people and understands the role of County government and public safety. Thanks to Commissioner Boice’s leadership & coordination with LPSCC partner agencies, Douglas County has developed a very successful Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) program focusing on treatment and recovery for drug offenders in the Douglas County jail.
Commissioner Boice’s commitment to helping people is boundless. He is a volunteer member of Douglas County Search & Rescue, often helping with ground, 4X4, and aerial searches with his personally owned aircraft.
Common sense leadership from our Board of Commissioners has never been more important than it is now. We need Commissioners that possess common sense, knowledge & experience, and genuinely care about people.
That is why I am voting to re-elect Commissioner Chris Boice for County Commissioner position 3″
-SHERIFF JOHN HANLIN
KEEP DOUGLAS COUNTY MOVING FORWARD
DOUGLAS COUNTY DESERVES EXPERIENCED LEADERSHIP FOCUSED ON RESULTS.
RE-ELECT
CHRIS BOICE
DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMISSIONER