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Council backs Douglas County home‑rule initiative, approves resolution to place question before voters
Summary
Castle Rock town council unanimously approved a resolution supporting Douglas County's home-rule initiative and placing language consistent with prior pre-annexation discussions on the public record; town attorney briefed council on related recent court activity involving other municipalities and state legislation.
Town council voted 6–0 on May 20 to approve a resolution supporting Douglas County’s home‑rule initiative. Council members and staff described the action as a way to preserve local control and allow voters to decide whether the county should pursue a home-rule charter.
Town Attorney Mike Hyman briefed council on recent litigation and state…
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