Larry Werner

Douglas County Manager Larry Werner is resigning effective Aug. 31.

Last September the board on a 3-2 vote extended his contract to Dec. 31, 2019.

Werner has been at the helm of the county since February 2016 when Jim Nichols and the commissioners parted company. Werner’s stint was originally supposed to be an interim appointment, but evolved into something more. He also served as interim in spring 2014.

In a statement he said, “I know that it is time for me to pursue retirement and family, but I will miss working with the great people in this community in this capacity.”

Commissioners on July 5 are expected to discuss what to do next. 

— Lake Tahoe News staff report