Blair is a First-Class City governed by a Mayor/Council form of government.
Eight Council members are elected by popular vote;
two representatives from
each of Blair's four wards.
The Mayor is also elected for a four-year term.
Day-to-day operations are the responsibility of the City Administrator,
an
appointed position.
Chief Deputy: 1
Investigator: 3
Road Deputies: 9
Dispatchers: 7 full-time
1 part-time
Part-time/Reserve: 10
Washington County Sheriff: Elected to 4 year term
Fire Protection
The Blair Volunteer Fire Fighters Association is staffed by sixty dedicated
volunteers. They serve both rural and residential Blair and are participants
of Fire and Rescue Mutual Aid to surrounding communities. The Blair Fire Department won the 2007 Community Service Award for their outstanding committment to Blair's community.