Mask mandates, bag fees, overturned property tax reductions, and sanctuary community policies. What do these topics have in common? They’re state sanctions imposed on local governments.
As Douglas County continues to grow and evolve, the need for a more responsive and adaptable governance structure – that has some freedoms from State policies – is becoming increasingly clear. Today, March 25, your Board of Douglas County Commissioners adopted a resolution to transition from a statutory form of government to a Home Rule County Charter, representing a significant opportunity for residents to enhance local governance.
