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Rushed or responsive? Home rule proposal catches Douglas County off guard

Rocky Mountain Voice, Approved, Local, Top Stories / April 3, 2025 / Douglas County, Home Rule, Public Input, Special Election

By Rocky Mountain Voice Staff On March 25, the Douglas County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to initiate a nine-step process to become a home rule county. If approved, Douglas would join Weld and Pitkin as the only counties in Colorado with a home rule charter. The vote, however, surprised many residents. A source reported […]

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Douglas County explores establishing its own home rule charter

Douglas County commissioners voted on Tuesday to explore establishing a home rule charter, arguing the move would allow the county to carve a path that is different than where the state is headed. Establishing home rule, officials said, gives commissioners and the county more local control.