Doug was appointed to the City Commission on November 9, 2015 to fill a vacant seat. This appointment is a 2 year term until the election in 2017. He was elected for a four year term on November 7, 2017 and November 2, 2021. Doug as appointed as Mayor Pro Tem on November 20, 2017. He was appointed Mayor on August 21, 2023 and again on November 13, 2023.
Doug serves on the Planning Commission, Clio Area Fire Authority and Amphitheater Board.