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The Douglas County Zoning and Codes department will host a community drop-in session about battery energy storage systems from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Zoning and Codes/Public Works…
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The Douglas County Appraiser’s Office is warning homeowners, particularly seniors, about a property tax scam circulating through online videos and social media. The scam falsely claims that…
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Lone Star Lake remains under a Watch Advisory for blue-green algal blooms that may be harmful to humans and animals. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment tested the water on Sept. 28, and…
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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.