No passport or marriage license application service is available Monday-Tuesday, May 19-20, and limited document recording service is available while the renovation of the Recording Office is completed. The Recording Office fully reopens at its permanent location of 301 Wilcox Street on Wednesday, May 21. Please visit DougCoRecording.com for more information.
Join your Board of Douglas County Commissioners for a Live Town Hall on Wednesday, May 28, from 6 to 7 p.m.
Posted on April 23, 2025 2025Home RuleNews and Events
If you have questions about Home Rule, bring them to a Live Town Hall at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 28.
Your Board of Douglas County Commissioners held a public meeting in March to adopt 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. This resolution set in motion a nine-step process, including a special election on June 24.
During the Live Town Hall, you’ll be able to ask questions and share your thoughts.
How to Join the Live Town Hall at 6 p.m.
Colorado law provides 43 topics of authority for home rule counties, including limits on debt, tax and the use of parks and open space, for example. Visit our webpage for details on the process.
“Commissioners are not driving this bus. It’s up to the citizens,” said Commissioner Abe Laydon. “We’re just catching up with all of the municipalities that are already home rule. This is nothing new.”
“On topics like taxes, land use, and public safety, our residents know how important it is to be able to tailor their county government to fit their unique needs,” said Commissioner George Teal. “Home Rule offers an opportunity for Douglas County residents to take ownership over decisions that matter most on the local level.”
“We believe that county-level decisions belong in the hands of individuals in those communities, not legislators in Denver,” said Commissioner Kevin Van Winkle. “Transitioning to a Home Rule Charter County gives us the legal tools to stand up for our community and push back when state law goes too far.”
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