Barnstable County Governance Forum
Watch this public forum presented by the League of Women Voters of the Cape Cod Area and hosted at Cape Media Center on December 5, 2025.
The forum brings together representatives from several key parts of County government to explain their respective roles, how the different branches and regional organizations work together, and how Barnstable County serves the communities of Cape Cod.
Featured speakers include:
- Michael Dutton, Barnstable County Administrator
- Sheila Lyons, Chair of the Barnstable County Commissioners
- John Ohman, Dennis Representative to the Barnstable County Assembly of Delegates
- Kristy Senatori, Executive Director of the Cape Cod Commission
The discussion also includes questions from members of the public and provides an accessible overview of Barnstable County’s governance structure and regional role.
County Government in Action: Voices from Our Leadership
In this video, hear from County leadership—including our current County Commissioners, as well as the Former Speaker and Former Deputy Speaker of the Assembly of Delegates—as they explain how Barnstable County government functions today and how it supports the 15 towns on Cape Cod.
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