Tag: Douglas County Commissioners
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Douglas County explores establishing its own home rule charter
If Douglas County adopts its own home rule charter, then it would become the first Colorado county to do so in more than 45 years.
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101-year-old WWII veteran becomes first ‘Douglas County Hall of Fame’ inductee
Douglas County commissioners named a 101-year-old World War II veteran to be the first inductee into the county’s newly created hall of fame Tuesday. Staff Sgt. Howard A. Berger served three years in World War II and an additional 50 years overseas. Berger, with much energy and a smile on his face, left a room…
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Douglas County officials lay groundwork for cooperation with Trump administration in D.C.
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Douglas County officials traveled to Washington, D.C. in time for President Donald Trump’s inauguration, saying they want to lay the groundwork for cooperation with the new administration, even as they noted they represent a “red county in a blue state.” The local delegation included Commissioners…
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Douglas County passes resolution supporting Trump deportation plans
Douglas County is backing President-elect Donald Trump’s deportation plan, arguing it supports public safety, which contrasts with Denver, whose mayor has vowed to resist federal immigration agents deporting illegal immigrants in his city. On Tuesday, Douglas County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution embracing Trump’s “use of federal immigration and customs enforcement for the safe and…
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Colorado’s new 23rd Judicial District office to open in Douglas County following residential concerns
Colorado’s newest judicial district in 60 years has found an office in northern Douglas County following years of planning and residents’ pushback on some proposed sites. With a new judicial district comes the need for a new office. The office is intended to house the diversion unit from the Justice Center in Castle Rock. It…
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Pine Canyon developers request to delay crucial Douglas County vote
The decision follows months of community pushback and delays over the unincorporated ranch splitting the town of Castle Rock.
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Colorado’s mountain lion hunting ban ballot measure faces county opposition
Douglas County commissioner calls measure ‘biology at the ballot box.’
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Douglas County survey reveals increased demand for more open space, sports fields
Open space, ballfields, courts, botanic gardens top the wish list for surveyed residents.
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Douglas County OK’s Roxborough metro service district for future development
Potential development calls for 31 residential units or a Nordic spa on the 35-acre site.
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Douglas County commissioners delay Pine Canyon Ranch redevelopment vote
Developers, county officials on Monday agreed for more time to address a number of concerns to redevelop one of the county’s most historic ranches.