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Home Rule Charter Commission candidates must file by April 24 in Douglas County

Rocky Mountain Voice, Approved, Local, Top Stories / April 18, 2025 / Civic engagement, Douglas County, Home Rule, Local Government, Special Election

Writing the rules that will shape Douglas County’s future might sound like a job you’d rely on lawmakers to handle. But in this case, it could be your neighbor, your coworker – or you.

Anyone interested in serving on the proposed Home Rule Charter Commission has until 5 p.m. Thursday, April 24 to turn in a nominating petition (https://www.douglas.co.us/june-2025-special-election-asks-douglas-county-voters-about-home-rule-charter-commission/).

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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

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Douglas County explores establishing its own home rule charter

Approved, denvergazette.com / March 26, 2025 / Douglas County, Home Rule, Local Control

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.

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