By order of Sheriff Darren Weekly, Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are in place for unincorporated areas of Douglas County. Ordinance No. O-012-004 restricts open fires, open burning and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Douglas County.
February 19, 2026
Today, employees of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office voted against union representation. The Board of County Commissioners appreciates the thoughtful consideration given to this important decision. We have consistently believed that Douglas County’s culture of…
Today, employees of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office voted against union representation. The Board of…
Read MoreJanuary 29, 2025
With a focus on service, professionalism and with your best interests in mind, the Board of Douglas County Commissioners is welcoming new appointees to citizen advisory boards in 2025. The Board unanimously said, “longtime public…
With a focus on service, professionalism and with your best interests in mind, the Board…
Read MoreNovember 8, 2024
With safety as our top priority, due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 8. Many County services remain available 24/7 online. For information on closures or delays…
With safety as our top priority, due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County Government…
Read MoreNovember 7, 2024
With safety as our top priority, due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County Government Offices are on a two-hour delayed schedule. Many County services remain available 24/7 online. Information on closures or delays for other…
With safety as our top priority, due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County Government…
Read MoreNovember 6, 2024
With safety as our top priority, due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County government offices are on a 90-minute delayed schedule. Many County services remain available 24/7 online. Information on closures or delays for other…
With safety as our top priority, due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County government…
Read MoreJune 20, 2024
In 2022, you overwhelmingly supported the renewal of a sales and use tax measure to fund parks, trails, historic resources, and open space. Learn about your role in the decision-making process for this fund and…
In 2022, you overwhelmingly supported the renewal of a sales and use tax measure to…
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024
Due to ongoing severe winter weather and heavy snow, all Douglas County government offices will be on a two-hour delayed start Friday, March 15. Many County services remain available 24/7 online. A powerful winter storm…
Due to ongoing severe winter weather and heavy snow, all Douglas County government offices will…
Read MoreJanuary 15, 2024
With safety as our top priority, due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County government offices are on a 90-minute delayed schedule for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Many County services remain available 24/7 online. Information on…
With safety as our top priority, due to severe winter weather, all Douglas County government…
Read MoreDecember 18, 2023
Earlier this year, your Board of County Commissioners – acting as the County Board of Equalization – approved a 4% across-the-board reduction to residential property values. Today, the State Board of Equalization rescinded that reduction.…
Earlier this year, your Board of County Commissioners – acting as the County Board of…
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