City of Brookings

Vision Statement
We are an inclusive, diverse, connected community that fuels the creative class, embraces sustainability and pursues a complete lifestyle. We are committed to building a bright future through dedication, generosity and authenticity.  Bring your dreams!

Mission Statement
The City of Brookings is committed to providing a high quality of life for its citizens by fostering a diverse economic base, innovative thinking, strategic planning, and proactive, fiscally-responsible municipal government. 

  • Engage Brookings is a portal that makes it easier than ever for you to bring attention to matters that are important to you, your neighborhood, and your community. Available on the web or on your phone via the app, you can submit service requests 24/7. Come here to report or make suggestions related to non-emergency City of Brookings concerns, issues, code violations, and more.

    Click here to learn more.

  • The City of Brookings operates with the council-manager form of government adopted by a city charter (PDF) in 1999. This government combines the strong political leadership of elected officials, in the form of the City Council, with the professional experience of an appointed City Manager.

    Under this government, the Mayor and Council are responsible for making policy decisions for the community. The elected Council hires a City Manager to implement its policies. The City Manager serves at the pleasure of the Council and is responsible for preparing the budget, directing day-to-day operations, hiring and firing personnel and serving as the Council's chief policy advisor. While carrying out the Council's policy decisions, the City Manager must provide vision and leadership to the organization.

  • The Brookings City Council is a part-time legislative body responsible for the legislative function of the city: reviewing and adopting policies responsive to the community. All of the council members serve at large, which means that each member represents the entire city.

  • The City of Brookings has a fantastic inventory of interactive, online maps. Whether you’re looking for recreation trails, rentals, garbage schedules or bus routes, they’re sure to have a map for you!

  • The City of Brookings has a fantastic team delivering some of the best customer service a municipality can offer. Their website is packed with helpful information, but if you can’t find what you need they welcome a phone call or visit to help meet your needs.

Fun Fact

The Brookings Health System, Dacotah Bank Center, Brookings Municipal Utilities, and the Brookings Liquor Store are all municipally owned.

Fun Fact

The City of Brookings and the Brookings County offices are in the same building located at 520 3rd Street. All City Council and County Commission meetings take place in the third floor Chambers.

Brookings County

The Brookings County Commission serves as the governing body for Brookings County. The commission is responsible for making policy decisions, overseeing county operations, and representing the interests of the county's residents.

The commission structure in Brookings County consists of five elected commissioners, each representing a specific district within the county. The commissioners are elected to staggered four-year terms, ensuring continuity and accountability within the government.

  • Brookings County uses the Beacon software, which is an interactive map allowing residents to view and access county tax property information.

  • Motor vehicle titling and registration is handled through our Brookings County treasurer’s office. Visit them at 520 3rd Street, Suite 100, or call them at (605) 696-8250.

  • The County Finance Office is responsible for coordinating all countywide elections, including primary and general Elections. This office is responsible for the master voter registration list for Brookings County. Visit them at 520 3rd Street, Suite 100, or call (605)696-8250.

    For information on voting, click here.