Board of County Commissioners | August 4, 2026

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on August 4, 2026, focused on appointing members to the Stormwater Utility Task Force. The task force is charged with developing recommendations related to the county's long-term stormwater infrastructure and funding needs. The meeting involved interviews of 22 applicants from various regions of the county, including Central, East, North, South, and West, with each applicant providing opening statements and answering questions from commissioners. Key discussion points included balancing stormwater infrastructure funding with affordability concerns for low-income residents and small businesses, ensuring equitable fee structures, and maintaining transparency and public trust. Commissioners deliberated on the applicants, emphasizing the importance of a citizen-based task force with diverse representation from residents, business owners, and agricultural stakeholders. Fifteen members were ultimately selected to serve on the task force, with the group expected to elect its own chairperson. The meeting concluded with encouragement for continued public engagement and outreach by task force members.