Today, Nov. 5 is Election Day! 21 Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPC) in Douglas County are open to assist you. If you’re ready to drop off your voted ballot and do not need staff assistance on Election Day, simply deliver your ballot to one of the 21 convenient ballot drop boxes located throughout Douglas County by 7 p.m. Visit DouglasVotes.com for more information.
Plan ahead! Douglas County Motor Vehicle and Recording offices will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Election Day, as Douglas County Clerk and Recorder staff will be supporting General Election operations. Visit Douglasdrives.com to learn more.
Final open space bond payment made this month
Posted on October 11, 2022 2022Economic FoundationsNews and Events
Pictured L to R: Douglas County Director, Finance, Andrew Copland, Douglas County Commissioner Abe Laydon, Douglas County Commissioner George Teal, Douglas County County Manager, Doug DeBord, Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas
You expect your County government to handle taxpayer dollars in the same, smart way you handle your home and business finances. This is a responsibility the County takes seriously. This month, Douglas County is completely debt-free.
In 2002, the voter-approved Open Space Sales and Use Tax allowed for bonding to acquire open space properties. The County originally bonded for $17.8 million on Oct. 1, 2002, with a varying interest rate of 3% to 4.75%. In 2012, the bonds were refinanced for $12.1 million with an interest rate of 2.16%.
Fast forward another decade, and, in total, the County made principal and interest payments of $25.8 million on these bonds since 2002. The re-issuance saved the County $2 million.
Douglas County is committed to financial transparency. Visit our Open Data web page for information on the County’s budget, expenditures, funds, documents and metrics.
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