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Douglas County commissioners adopt resolutions opposing a pending House bill on gender identity and broader state mandates, citing local control
Summary
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.
The Douglas County Board of County Commissioners on April 22 approved two related resolutions: one opposing a state House bill that the resolution characterized as imposing gender‑identity rules affecting custody and schools, and a second opposing recent state legislation and mandates that the board said intrude on local authority. Both measures passed unanimously after public comment and debate.
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…
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