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LTE: 5 County Commissioners Would Give Voice to a Growing Douglas County

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Kim Carroll
Jun 22, 2026
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As a 20 year resident of Parker, I have watched Douglas County grow and prosper over that time. My sons went to school here and my husband and I are now retired here. The population of Douglas County has grown from 260,870 in 2006 to 405,741 in 2026. In 2019 the budget for the county was $421.1 million. In 2026 the budget has grown to $650 million. That…

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I have lived in Parker for 18 years. I love to read, hike and go to plays and musicals.
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