As the Douglas County Board of Commissioners, we believe that open and transparent government requires that the business of County government should be open to effective public review. This includes access to information as well as the knowledge of the ability to participate in public discussion.
As such we support:
public processes that provide opportunities for diverse opinions and ideas to be heard and considered
affording citizens and taxpayers with proper and public due process
performing our duties and responsibilities professionally, fairly, openly and respectfully
keeping elected officials, citizens, taxpayers and one another informed via timely information
diligent management of financial affairs in order to ensure the County’s long term financial health and the provision of essential public services
balancing short-term and long-term priorities in order that we may promote sustainable communities, a sustainable environment, and sustainable economic opportunities which support and maintain the quality of life in Douglas County
providing clear direction and guidance to citizen committees and commissions
working to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts to the benefit of our community
