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Douglas County Democratic Assembly is wrapping up, let’s make our county blue! #douglascounty #bluewave

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Day Hike to Wisconsin’s Highest Waterfall Wisconsin’s Big Manitou Falls as high as Niagara Falls. Just a few miles south of the largest metro area of northern Minnesota and Wisconsin flows the highest waterfall in either state. Short…

#douglascounty #wisconsin #waterfall #hiking #camping

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Day Hike Down Bluff to Scenic St. Croix River St. Croix River alongside Louise Park. Louise, Schoen parks offer remote hike through forest Day hikers can ramble down a jeep trail heading from the blufftops to the St. Croix River south of its h…

Day Hike Down Bluff to Scenic St. Croix River
#scnsr #wisconsin #douglascounty #hiking #camping
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Douglas County signs IGA with Lone Tree to advance I‑25/Lincoln Avenue preconstruction work Douglas County approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Lone Tree to fund preconstruction activities for the I‑25/Lincoln Avenue traffic and mobility project, allocating $1 million from the county toward a $3 million early‑action preconstruction package and citing DRCOG and other partners as funding sources.

Douglas County is teaming up with Lone Tree to kickstart a $3 million traffic and mobility improvement project, paving the way for enhanced bike and pedestrian access by 2028!

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#DouglasCounty #CO #MobilityImprovements #CitizenPortal #InfrastructureDevelopment

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Douglas County approves $13.218 million contract to rebuild Pine Drive and Pine Lane Douglas County commissioners approved a $13,218,000 construction contract with Hammond Infrastructure Incorporated and two budget reallocations to fund the Pine Drive and Pine Lane improvement project, with a projected notice to proceed on April 6 and a 480‑day contract term.

Douglas County is set to transform Pine Drive and Pine Lane with a $13.2 million construction project aimed at improving traffic safety and accommodating growth in the region!

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#DouglasCounty #CO #TrafficSafety #InfrastructureImprovement #CitizenPortal

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Douglas County approves addendum to bring 23rd Judicial District into United Forensic Laboratory Douglas County approved an addendum to the memorandum of participation that will formally add the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office to the United Forensic Laboratory partnership; the DA committed funding for a full‑time DNA analyst and county staff cited the lab's role in resolving cold cases.

Douglas County is set to enhance its forensic abilities by partnering with the 23rd Judicial District, a move that recently solved a decades-old cold case with cutting-edge DNA analysis.

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#DouglasCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #JusticeReform

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Douglas County posts draft hazard mitigation plan for month‑long public review; state and FEMA timelines may be delayed Douglas County has posted a draft Hazard Mitigation Plan for public review through April 6; presenters said the draft will go to the state and FEMA after public comments, but a Colorado Emergency Management specialist warned a federal shutdown could lengthen FEMA review.

Douglas County is seeking your input on its draft Hazard Mitigation Plan, but time is running out—get involved before the April 6 deadline!

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#DouglasCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #PublicParticipation #EmergencyManagement

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Commissioners approve 97-unit townhome rezoning on Veterans Memorial Highway, 4-1 vote After staff said code-enforcement issues were addressed and the applicant agreed to a condition limiting development to townhomes, the Board approved rezoning Z2026-07 for a 97-unit townhome community 4-1, with planning board recommending approval.

Douglas County commissioners have greenlit a new 97-unit townhome community on Veterans Memorial Highway, overcoming previous hurdles and embracing a vision for high-density living!

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#DouglasCounty #GA #UrbanDevelopment #CitizenPortal #DouglasCountyTownhomes #HousingPolicy

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Douglas County commissioners deny special-use permit for Rockhouse Road data center after heated public comment After lengthy testimony from residents and county staff concerns about proximity to homes, environmental impacts and a proposed 5-acre substation, the Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 to deny Big Power Developments' request for a large data center and electrical substation at 2250 Rockhouse Road.

Douglas County commissioners have unanimously denied a controversial data center proposal after residents voiced serious concerns about its impact on health and quality of life.

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#DouglasCounty #GA #PublicHealth #CitizenPortal #EnvironmentalImpact #DouglasCountyCommunity

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Colorado is pretty blue, but MAGA morons dominate the eastern plains of Colorado where the genius voters in Colorado’s 4th Congressional District representing a large area that includes #DouglasCounty and #WeldCounty voted 🗳️ in this FkN moron #Boebert.

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Douglas County water commissioners press consultants on demand assumptions, ‘paper’ water and supply risk During a workshop on Feb. 23, commissioners questioned Forsgren Associates’ draft water-plan chapters about assumptions on per-capita demand (0.19 unit and county-average 1.67 GPCD), inclusion of 8,900 domestic wells (0.75 acre-feet per unit), and whether supply charts reflect paper water rights rather than economically producible supplies.

Douglas County water commissioners are demanding clarity on the draft water plan, questioning whether the numbers reflect real supply or just 'paper' water rights.

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#DouglasCounty #CO #ResourceManagement #CitizenPortal #PublicParticipation #WaterSustainability

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State demographer forecasts continued Douglas County growth, urging water planners to account for migration-driven demand The Colorado State Demography Office told the Douglas County Water Commission that population growth—driven chiefly by net migration—will continue, with the 2024 vintage forecast estimating county population rising from about 394,000 to roughly 583,000 by 2060; commissioners pressed for scenario ranges and local applicability for water planning.

Douglas County's population is projected to soar from 394,000 to nearly 583,000 by 2060, driven largely by migration—can water planners keep up with this explosive growth?

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#DouglasCounty #CO #MigrationImpact #CitizenPortal #WaterPlanning #PopulationGrowth

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The image is a black and white photograph depicting a rural landscape. In the foreground, there's an expanse of grassy land enclosed by barbed wire fencing with wooden posts visible in varying heights. Beyond this field lies another open area that seems to be farmland or pastureland, dotted sporadically with vegetation. Rising from this flat terrain is a hillside adorned with sparse trees and bushes, indicating some level of deforestation or managed land use. The middle ground shows more cultivated fields bordered by what appears to be farm buildings in the distance.

The landscape extends into rolling hills that are mostly barren except for clusters of evergreen conifers scattered throughout. In one area on a hillside, there is clear evidence of timber cutting as indicated by numerous stumps and treeless patches where previously trees stood. The sky above is overcast with no visible sun or clouds, casting an even light across the scene without strong shadows.

The photograph appears to be taken from behind this fence in such a way that it captures both the enclosed grassy field immediately before us as well as rolling hills beyond it leading up towards coniferous forests on higher ground. The overall setting suggests agricultural use with traces of timber harvesting activities, likely for resource management or farming purposes.

There is no explicit human activity captu [...]

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a rural landscape. In the foreground, there's an expanse of grassy land enclosed by barbed wire fencing with wooden posts visible in varying heights. Beyond this field lies another open area that seems to be farmland or pastureland, dotted sporadically with vegetation. Rising from this flat terrain is a hillside adorned with sparse trees and bushes, indicating some level of deforestation or managed land use. The middle ground shows more cultivated fields bordered by what appears to be farm buildings in the distance. The landscape extends into rolling hills that are mostly barren except for clusters of evergreen conifers scattered throughout. In one area on a hillside, there is clear evidence of timber cutting as indicated by numerous stumps and treeless patches where previously trees stood. The sky above is overcast with no visible sun or clouds, casting an even light across the scene without strong shadows. The photograph appears to be taken from behind this fence in such a way that it captures both the enclosed grassy field immediately before us as well as rolling hills beyond it leading up towards coniferous forests on higher ground. The overall setting suggests agricultural use with traces of timber harvesting activities, likely for resource management or farming purposes. There is no explicit human activity captu [...]

Untitled photo, possibly related to: Grain farm. Note how timber has been cut from the ridge. Oregon, near Yoncalla, Douglas County

#Oregon #Yoncalla #DouglasCounty #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772751/

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The image is a black and white photograph depicting a rural landscape. The foreground shows an open field with sparse grass, surrounded by wooden fence posts set into the ground. In the middle of the frame stands a small farm building with a dark roof, likely made from wood or another material common in agricultural structures.

Beyond the immediate vicinity of the farmhouse, rolling hills extend upwards, covered partially with coniferous trees and other deciduous vegetation indicative of an early to mid-summer season. The terrain appears hilly, suggesting that this might be located near mountain ranges.

The sky is clear without visible clouds, which gives off a sense of calmness in the scene despite its apparent desolation or abandonment, as indicated by the absence of people and animals on what could otherwise be farmland given its sizeable expanse. The rural setting suggests it may belong to an earlier time period where farming was more prevalent.

There are no visible signs of modern development such as roads or vehicles, which reinforces a sense of isolation typical in agricultural areas away from urban centers. Overall, the landscape captures tranquility and solitude often associated with countryside living during non-peak hours or off-seasons when farms might not be active due to seasonal labor demands for crops like grain mentioned in Grain farm caption.

The mon [...]

The image is a black and white photograph depicting a rural landscape. The foreground shows an open field with sparse grass, surrounded by wooden fence posts set into the ground. In the middle of the frame stands a small farm building with a dark roof, likely made from wood or another material common in agricultural structures. Beyond the immediate vicinity of the farmhouse, rolling hills extend upwards, covered partially with coniferous trees and other deciduous vegetation indicative of an early to mid-summer season. The terrain appears hilly, suggesting that this might be located near mountain ranges. The sky is clear without visible clouds, which gives off a sense of calmness in the scene despite its apparent desolation or abandonment, as indicated by the absence of people and animals on what could otherwise be farmland given its sizeable expanse. The rural setting suggests it may belong to an earlier time period where farming was more prevalent. There are no visible signs of modern development such as roads or vehicles, which reinforces a sense of isolation typical in agricultural areas away from urban centers. Overall, the landscape captures tranquility and solitude often associated with countryside living during non-peak hours or off-seasons when farms might not be active due to seasonal labor demands for crops like grain mentioned in Grain farm caption. The mon [...]

Grain farm. Note how timber has been cut from the ridge. Oregon, near Yoncalla, Douglas County

#Oregon #Yoncalla #DouglasCounty #GrainFarm #undefined #photography #DorotheaLange

https://www.loc.gov/pictures/item/2017772750/

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Douglas County forum: residents urge allowing rifles for deer hunting; commissioners take no action At a February 2026 public forum in Alexandria, residents and local officials largely urged Douglas County to allow rifles for deer hunting after a state law gave counties discretion; commissioners listened and made no decision tonight.

Residents packed a public forum, passionately urging Douglas County commissioners to embrace rifles for deer hunting, igniting a debate over safety and tradition.

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#DouglasCounty #MN #DouglasCountyHunting #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #WildlifeManagement #CommunityInput

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#BreakingNews: The #DouglasCounty Sheriff’s Office responded to two separate fatal ski incidents at #Heavenly’s Boulder Lodge Friday around 11:55 AM. Working to learn more.

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#Colorado #DouglasCounty #GOP #District39
Rep Brandi Bradley is up for reelection this year. She announced on radio that the Gun Rights bill was to get "attention" then denied that in committee. There are 2 candidates from Dems in the Primary, 6/30/26, to face her: Eric Brody & Christian Schilder

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Carson Water Subconservancy presents 30-year regional drought and water sustainability plan to Douglas County Ed James of the Carson Water Subconservancy District presented a 30-year watershed and drought plan that finds generally sufficient water rights on paper but warns of shifting runoff timing, access constraints in Stagecoach and Silver Springs, storage limits, and the need for conjunctive management and mitigation strategies.

A new 30-year water sustainability study reveals that while water rights look sufficient, communities like Silver Springs and Stagecoach face serious access challenges as runoff patterns shift.

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#DouglasCounty #NV #CitizenPortal #DouglasCountyWater #DroughtManagement

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Douglas County environmental health reports air‑monitoring plans, food‑safety and lead‑prevention gains; county health outlines program and legislative updates The county’s Environmental Health Division outlined air‑quality monitoring upgrades, pool and food‑safety work, and lead‑screening gains; the County Health Department reported increased use of a mental‑health platform, vending‑machine distribution of supplies, and tracked legislation including LB203 and LB913.

Douglas County is ramping up its environmental health efforts with new air quality monitors, food safety initiatives, and innovative lead-poisoning prevention strategies.

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#DouglasCounty #NE #LeadPoisoningPrevention #AirQualityMonitoring #CitizenPortal #FoodSafetyInspections

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Children’s Nebraska reports $232.9 million in 2024 community benefits; new behavioral health center is over capacity in first month Children’s Nebraska told the Douglas County Board of Health it spent $232,900,000 on community benefit activities in 2024 and that its Behavioral Health and Wellness Center, which opened Jan. 7, experienced far higher demand than expected in its first month, prompting acceleration to phase‑2 expansion.

Children’s Nebraska has invested a staggering $232.9 million in community benefits for 2024, but their new Behavioral Health and Wellness Center is already bursting at the seams just a month after opening!

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#DouglasCounty #NE #PediatricMentalHealth #AccessToCare #CitizenPortal

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Douglas County adopts multiple UDC text amendments, map updates and subdivision process changes Commissioners approved a package of Unified Development Code amendments: new overlay districts (Cedar Mountain, West Fork, workplace campus), expanded estate-density overlay, UDC definition and NAICS use-table updates, subdivision process revisions (administrative preliminary plat approvals) and zoning-map amendments. Most votes were unanimous.

Douglas County just made significant updates to its Unified Development Code, modernizing zoning and development procedures that could reshape the future of the area!

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#DouglasCounty #GA #DouglasCountyPlanning #ZoningReform #CitizenPortal #CommunityDevelopment

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Douglas County to require ecological studies for development in Cedar Mountain area After presentations by local botanists and ecologists, Douglas County adopted a Cedar Mountain overlay that requires credentialed botanical, geological, archaeological and wildlife assessments for major subdivisions or rezoning in the northwest county area. Planning staff framed overlays as a temporary measure to "buy time" for master planning.

Douglas County just approved a critical environmental overlay for Cedar Mountain, mandating expert studies before any major development, to protect this ecological treasure!

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#DouglasCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #SustainableDevelopment #EnvironmentalProtection

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Board hears request for TEFRA tax‑exempt bonds to rehab 100‑unit Chicago Avenue apartments County attorney Joe Fowler told commissioners the Housing Authority requests that the county act as conduit for tax‑exempt bonds of up to $12 million to rehab a 100‑unit apartment complex on Chicago Avenue; Fowler said roughly 40% of units will be at 60% AMI and 40% at 40% AMI, financing estimates range up to $16 million, and the developer plans construction later this year pending validation and final financing.

A major redevelopment is on the horizon for a 100-unit apartment complex in Douglas County, with plans for tax-exempt financing of up to $12 million to provide affordable housing options.

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#DouglasCounty #GA #DouglasCountyHousing #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing

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Residents push back as Douglas County limits public comment, passes deputy litigation resolution
Residents push back as Douglas County limits public comment, passes deputy litigation resolution YouTube video by CBS Colorado

#Colorado: The Board of #DouglasCounty Commissioners business meeting became heated, with anger over the recent removal of general public comment and a resolution committing tax dollars to sheriff's deputies' legal costs.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWRU...

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Douglas County Ends General Public Comment After Calling It “Open Mic at the Comedy Show”
Douglas County Ends General Public Comment After Calling It “Open Mic at the Comedy Show” YouTube video by Our Democracy Collective

In #DouglasCounty #Colorado the commissioners tell their constituents to shut up or recall #Copolitics

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Douglas County planning panel approves Brooks’ special‑occasion permit with limits on events and music After extensive public comment about noise, traffic and fire-safety, the Douglas County Planning Commission approved the Brooks family’s special‑occasion home permit for 445 Foothill Road with conditions that reduce event counts, require owner occupancy and set an 8 p.m. cutoff for amplified music.

The Douglas County Planning Commission narrowly approved a special-use permit for agritourism at Fay Canyon Ranch, igniting fierce debates over noise, traffic, and rural integrity.

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#DouglasCounty #NV #TrafficSafety #CitizenPortal #DouglasCountyAgriculture #NoiseControl

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Douglas County defers decision on switching employee health-plan administrator after heated debate After staff and Willis Towers Watson recommended UnitedHealthcare for projected network discounts, the commission failed to approve the contract and instead voted 3-2 to defer, asking staff to return de-identified bidder comparisons and provider-disruption metrics before a final decision.

Douglas County commissioners faced a heated debate over a potential switch to UnitedHealthcare for employee health benefits, raising concerns about claim denials and provider continuity.

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#DouglasCounty #KS #HealthcareAccess #InsuranceReform #CitizenPortal

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Douglas County introduces new election commissioner, outlines early‑voting and accessibility plans Danielle Jensen was introduced as Douglas County’s election commissioner and told commissioners she will prioritize transparency, expand early‑voting stations and improve ADA access ahead of the May 12 primary.

Douglas County's new Election Commissioner, Danielle Jensen, is set to enhance transparency and accessibility in upcoming elections with exciting plans for the May 12 primary!

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#DouglasCounty #NE #VoterParticipation #CitizenPortal #ElectionTransparency #DouglasCountyElections

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Omaha council asks state to require new liquor application for TNA Grocery after shootings and tavern reports After a lengthy public hearing with residents and the store owner’s attorney, the Omaha City Council voted 6–1 to ask the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission to require TNA Grocery at 3247 North 42nd Street to submit a new (long-form) liquor-license application for additional review.

Omaha City Council's recent vote to require a long-form liquor license application for TNA Grocery has sparked heated debates about community safety versus local business support.

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#DouglasCounty #NE #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityAccountability #OmahaGrocery

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Omaha council asks state to require TNA Grocery to reapply for liquor license after hearing on neighborhood violence After a multi-hour public hearing with residents on both sides, the Omaha City Council voted 6–1 to request that the Nebraska Liquor Control Commission require TNA Grocery (3247 N. 42nd St.) to submit a long-form application for its retail liquor license so the store’s operations and neighborhood impacts can be reviewed.

The Omaha City Council has taken a bold step by requesting a full review of TNA Grocery's liquor license amid rising neighborhood violence, sparking heated debates from both supporters and opponents.

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#DouglasCounty #NE #CitizenPortal #LocalGovAI #PublicSafety #OmahaGrocery

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