A Home Rule Charter allows for greater local flexibility and innovation in addressing challenges, unlike the current statutory government, which is bound by state-imposed rules. Without Home Rule, the Colorado legislature controls the structure and powers of county government through state law.
We want to preserve and protect what we have in Douglas County,” said Commissioner George Teal. “We’re not talking about changing the way we govern; we’re talking about empowering our residents to take control of their own destinies.
The resolution to change Douglas County to a Home Rule County Charter is a pivotal opportunity for residents to gain more control over their local governance,” said Commissioner Kevin Van Winkle. “We must decisively step away from Denver’s misguided leftist policies, which prioritize ideology over practicality, erode individual freedoms and burden our communities with unsustainable costs. It’s time to chart a course rooted in common sense and the values that build this state.
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