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Douglas County residents can remove expired and unneeded medications from their homes as the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office will operate a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day collection site in…
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The Douglas County Treasurer's Office is closed for staff training today, Oct. 14. Douglas County District Court and the Douglas County District Attorney's Office are closed today in observance of…
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Traffic Court is not being held on Friday, October 11, 2024.Some ticketed drivers were given an incorrect traffic court date.Drivers who received a citation from the Kansas Highway Patrol with a…
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Where Does Tax Collection Money Go?
Through appointed boards and other officials, county governments provide parks, libraries, sewers, emergency management, public assistance, and in some cases, hospitals, ambulances, fire service, and community colleges. Last but not least, county government is also responsible for building and maintaining county roads and bridges, providing police protection, building inspections, planning, and zoning services. When it comes to paying for these local services, state laws allow for boards of county commissioners to levy taxes for the general fund and for other specific county purposes.