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Commissioner Van Winkle read the resolution opposing the House bill in full and said the board was compelled to act. \"We'll take your kids from you and mutilate them. And if you don't let us, we'll throw you in jail,\" he said in a floor remark summarizing his view of the bill as presented in the resolution. The resolution text, as read aloud, referenced parental rights, custody determinations and school policies related to students’ names and dress options; it also cited the U.S. Constitution’s Full Faith and Credit Clause as a legal concern.

The item drew several public commenters who urged different responses. State Representative Bob Marshall said the named bill’s official title is \"legal protections for transgender individuals,\" and told the board he voted against a related bill in the House because of concerns about full‑faith‑and‑credit language and other drafting issues. \"If they correct it and amend it and it comes back from the Senate, I probably will vote for it,\" Marshall said. Aiko Browning, a Highlands Ranch resident, and resident Alicia Vats (an attorney) urged the board to consider an amend position rather than an outright opposition, saying protections and parental rights could be balanced. Other speakers, including Chuck Reddy of Larkspur, supported the board’s opposition and framed school‑level notifications and parental authority as the central issue.

Separately the board adopted a resolution opposing what it described as a pattern of state bills that alter local processes for county governance and impose unfunded or unwanted mandates, citing several recently introduced or passed state measures as examples. Commissioners said the county’s position is in defense of local control and the county’s ability to set policy on matters such as land use, elections and building permits.

Commissioners who spoke framed both votes as efforts to defend parental rights and local authority; one commissioner described the votes as a response to what they called state intrusion into county matters. Another commissioner — identifying as a Republican and also citing membership in the LGBTQ community — said protections for transgender individuals are important but argued the legislation must not unintentionally erode parental rights, religious freedom or free speech.

Both resolutions were moved, seconded and approved by voice vote; the clerk announced both measures passed unanimously. The meeting record shows extended public comment on the House‑bill resolution from speakers on both sides of the issue.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Douglas County Commissioners - April 22, 2025, Business Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners on April 22 adopted two resolutions: one opposing a House bill the resolution described as imposing gender‑identity rules affecting custody and schools, and a second opposing state mandates the board said impair local control; both passed unanimously.","taxTitle","Douglas County, Colorado","taxId",4194,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576573,"Douglas County approves 35‑year business personal property tax rebate for Safran Defense & Space in Parker",918,2906000,3824000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3085861-4e822be90aa63c26414ca423c76d2a6d&start=2906&end=3824","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3085861-4e822be90aa63c26414ca423c76d2a6d/thumbnail_2906000.jpg","/articles/6576573/Douglas-County/Colorado/Douglas-County-approves-35year-business-personal-property-tax-rebate-for-Safran-Defense-Space-in-Parker","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576573-84ec0eb7e31d64084c9dac077434fa47/orig.mp4?Expires=1770567468&Signature=kTSe-WE46HyK6cmEN0Y2Igwvw5fa8pswzb~W1HY3jniJwsQmgvFYzlKIC-2-eoXUTiHH31grY3R4NkyVzGrDsEp1tFT2KLQz4eeiVYGiVKAqnFWK7JsdrvRR57PRry8wAqGE8n~SQmW3QyJ5RggvClPiuepPzHL-dPQYPDUuVPzSp1AHqGcm51Nfwn6e0glmVm178HiKzJu9mSzujAhzgjPdh0XgFhN1mieUf4FITBCi4fPSeyf6c7f~meCMbPf18gbsf8WQIh5zYskkQmJEgKBbRAlCDBOkKiHTSFby4heqwyihpvzJ1~HNJ3mMN1hHj4sVVx0hnC9h-3fbBJYzvQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously April 22 to approve a business personal property tax incentive agreement with Safran Defense & Space Inc. for a new facility in Parker.

County planning staff told the board the project would occupy a roughly 28,337‑square‑foot leased facility on Compark Boulevard in Parker and is expected to create about 20 new jobs within 24 months, primarily engineers, technicians and operators. Staff described the agreement as a 35‑year rebate of the county’s portion of business personal property tax and estimated the total rebate over the term at about $1,007,988. Staff said they evaluated the proposed agreement with the county attorney’s office and the county assessor to confirm compliance with state statute.

“We have with us today, Christophe Bauer representing Safran,” DJ Beckwith of Planning Resources said when introducing the item. Christophe Bauer, vice president of business development and sales for Safran, told the board Safran selected Parker because of the regional talent pool and local business environment. Ellie Reynolds, CEO of the Douglas County Economic Development Council, spoke in support and thanked the board for policies that helped the company locate in the county.

Board members framed the rebate as an incentive to land higher‑paying technology jobs. One commissioner argued business personal property tax can place a recurring tax burden on equipment owners and described the rebate as a welcome business‑friendly gesture to attract employers. Another commissioner said incoming high‑tech positions would bring residents who pay sales and property taxes and support the local economy.

The board recorded the motion to approve the incentive agreement, received a second and voted in favor; the clerk announced the motion passed unanimously. Staff and company representatives said they will proceed with the steps needed to implement the agreement.

Clarifying details reported at the meeting included the facility size (28,337 sq. ft.), the company’s estimate of about 20 new jobs within 24 months, and staff’s estimate of the rebate total (approximately $1,007,988 over the 35‑year term). The presentation identified the project file as ED2025‑1.","The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a 35‑year business personal property tax rebate for Safran Defense & Space Inc. to locate a manufacturing and integration facility in Parker. County staff presented facility size, expected job creation and an estimated rebate; Safran and the Douglas County EDC spoke in support.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6576564,"Douglas County proclaims April 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Month; officials cite thousands of volunteer hours",1282,1056000,2338000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3085861-4e822be90aa63c26414ca423c76d2a6d&start=1056&end=2338","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3085861-4e822be90aa63c26414ca423c76d2a6d/thumbnail_1056000.jpg","/articles/6576564/Douglas-County/Colorado/Douglas-County-proclaims-April-2025-Volunteer-Appreciation-Month-officials-cite-thousands-of-volunteer-hours","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6576564-0a6f11bcf1221fc209a13d337aabf122/orig.mp4?Expires=1770567468&Signature=gZrOTQrS-jcr0Ml~uB4ENke4SXsqAtbNLATx~pJ3S7NohhrueXcaZRn08Sfle3iZUvxCWI1f5qOMaL7Q4YHUndEHbNBeUWNXXFl4zMJ6rzR0X7dMG0Jfcbb7pVjwpiS3C53H~1ODO4cg7T1weCi-tXRSFh~LB6eZqW5qSs79Kz~K-eVzy-Mwuj9sMBYHF06fTy3jjR~eEa5wqIDqjTX7sSBr0vNEBbFPEAo2JnPFxx7AtD-Rin~Fjz184CWpj5CQpOJtj4t9mZbQLHyvLTyVsuVetf~wQi1BtiZ3hxsfS4tjZjq4QvvuNSJFgE1y26P5Bs60j5VOype5FA~mbaER7g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners on April 22 proclaimed April 2025 as Volunteer Appreciation Month and recognized volunteers across county departments and advisory boards.

County staff read the proclamation into the record and invited directors and volunteer leaders to speak. Douglas County Sheriff Weekly told the board the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has relied on volunteers for years, saying the office’s community safety volunteers have contributed more than 318,000 hours since 2006 and that volunteers represent a significant in‑kind value to public safety operations. He described search and rescue volunteers as responding to more than 50 service requests with nearly 4,000 mission hours, about 100,000 miles driven and 5,700 training hours.

Dan Dirts, director of Open Space and Natural Resources, said the department registers more than 400 volunteers who provided more than 7,100 hours for open‑space programs that include mountain patrol, trail ambassadors and weed‑management volunteers. Public Works director Dan Roberts described the county’s Adopt‑a‑Road volunteers and a noxious‑weed advisory committee that provides property‑owner perspective on weed control. Zach Burns, fairgrounds manager, outlined the role of more than 40 year‑round Fair Board volunteers and additional green‑shirt volunteers who run events. Nick Gioak of Parks said volunteers planted trees, removed invasive plants and supported 30 separate events; staff reported 80 people already signed up for the county’s upcoming DUGNAD tree‑planting event at Bayou Gulch Open Space.

Commissioners thanked volunteers and noted partnerships with faith‑based organizations, school districts and community groups. The board moved, seconded and voted; the chair announced the resolution proclaiming April 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Month passed unanimously. County communications staff invited volunteers forward for a group photograph after the meeting.

Speakers highlighted the breadth of volunteer activity across public safety, open space, parks, public works, the fairgrounds and advisory boards and described volunteer service as a major contributor to the county’s quality of life.","The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners unanimously proclaimed April 2025 as Volunteer Appreciation Month and heard presentations from department directors and volunteer leaders highlighting contributions in law enforcement, open space, public works, parks, fairgrounds and other programs.","actionData","errors"]

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