Survey responses highlight taxes, water

You may ... or may not ... be one of the more than 1,000 residents who participated in our March 5-13 2023 Citizen Survey, yet we believe you will want to know one of the most signi cant ndings this year: 72% of Douglas County residents agree their local tax burden is too high, almost double the results of the same survey question in 2021. is is the highest “agree” response to the same survey question since 2006, the rst year Douglas County conducted a survey by Hill Research Associates.

We heard the sentiment again almost two weeks later at a March 28 live town hall dedicated to the special concerns of older adults.

We know this is a real concern and we know you need relief. We continue to engage with members of our state delegation, other local leaders and local taxing authorities on this issue.

Are you among those who aligned with the 73% who told us that an “adequate water supply that meets the long-term needs of county residents” is a high priority; and with the 78% who agreed with the statement: “Douglas County should centrally coordinate many water issues now