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Douglas County commissioners approve legislative letter to federal representatives; consent agenda items pass
Summary
On March 12 the Douglas County Board of Commissioners approved a final legislative letter to the two U.S. senators and two U.S. representatives covering Douglas County and adopted its consent agenda (4 items) by voice vote. Public commenters addressed federal funding for Haskell, shelter operations and the wording of the letter.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners on March 12 approved a final draft legislative letter and directed staff to send it to the four federal representatives that cover the county — two U.S. senators and two U.S. representatives — by a 5-0 voice vote.
The letter, discussed at length during the meeting, lists county priorities and asks federal representatives to consider county impacts when drafting or reducing federal programs and funding. Commissioner Reed, who moved to approve the letter, said the word “democratic” in the draft was meant to reference “relating to or supporting democracy or its…
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