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Douglas County commissioners ponder revisiting ‘home rule’ proposal after last year’s failure
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The future of Douglas County chasing “home rule” status may not be in the hands of commissioners, but instead by residents who are considering placing the issue back on the ballot, according to one commissioner. Last March, Douglas County commissioners proposed to become a home rule county. The three Republican commissioners asserted that home rule…
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Douglas County businesses to pay fines for unreported thefts under proposed ordinance
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Douglas County commissioners on Tuesday advanced an ordinance aimed at curbing retail theft by penalizing businesses that refuse to report shoplifters to law enforcement. The proposal is notable in that it shifts the onus of responsibility to businesses. Officials said the ordinance is designed to encourage corporations to adopt policies favoring the reporting of shoplifting…
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Douglas County targets teen addiction, recovery in new campaign
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A new campaign focused on youth in Douglas County aims to raise awareness against drug abuse, while also allocating dollars on treatment programs. The county said it plans to earmark millions of dollars in state opioid settlement dollars to address drug abuse, particularly around rehabilitation resources. “We launched a campaign not just against substance use…
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Lora Thomas points to ‘dark money’ spent in attack ads against her in GOP loss
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Following her Tuesday night defeat in the state House District 43 primary election, Douglas County Commissioner Lora Thomas insisted a political committee spent $180,000 in attack ads against her. Thomas lost by 824 votes to first-time candidate Matt Burcham, out of 12,064 votes counted, according to Douglas County’s unofficial tally from Tuesday night. When asked where…
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Lone Tree residents protest plans to locate new 23rd Judicial District office near Heritage Hills neighborhood
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Several Lone Tree residents are pushing back against one of the proposed locations for an office that will host the brand new 23rd Judicial District, which will encompass Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln counties. The new office will also offer pre-trial and probation services. The pushback from residents is directed at locating the office at One Lincoln…
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Two economic organizations in Douglas County merge, expanding reach
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For 24 years, the Northwest Douglas County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation served only that side of the county. That all changed on March 25. On Tuesday, Douglas County officials and business leaders officially announced the merger of the Northwest Douglas County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation and the Douglas County Economic Development Collaborative, expanding the new…
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Two economic organizations in Douglas County merge, expanding reach
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For 24 years, the Northwest Douglas County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation served only that side of the county. That all changed on March 25. On Tuesday, Douglas County officials and business leaders officially announced the merger of the Northwest Douglas County Chamber and Economic Development Corporation and the Douglas County Economic Development Collaborative, expanding the new…
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Douglas County aims to challenge Colorado’s sanctuary laws amid illegal immigration surge in Denver
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Douglas County’s commissioners are eyeing a legal challenge to Colorado’s “sanctuary” laws amid a surge in illegal immigration that has already cost Denver – the epicenter of the crisis – tens of millions of dollars. They also advanced a proposed ordinance that bars commercial buses from unloading passengers “other than at a planned and scheduled documented destination,” a clear attempt to…
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Douglas County aims to challenge Colorado’s sanctuary laws amid illegal immigration surge in Denver
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Douglas County’s commissioners are eyeing a legal challenge to Colorado’s “sanctuary” laws amid a surge in illegal immigration that has already cost Denver — the epicenter of the crisis — tens of millions of dollars. They also advanced a proposed ordinance that bars commercial buses from unloading passengers “other than at a planned and scheduled documented destination,” a clear attempt to…
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Douglas County aims to challenge Colorado’s sanctuary laws amid illegal immigration surge in Denver
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Douglas County’s commissioners are eyeing a legal challenge to Colorado’s “sanctuary” laws amid a surge in illegal immigration that has already cost Denver — the epicenter of the crisis — tens of millions of dollars. They also advanced a proposed ordinance that bars commercial buses from unloading passengers “other than at a planned and scheduled documented destination,” a clear attempt to…
