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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Douglas County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
NACHSA bylaws and legislative subcommittees
The association's bylaws were tabled in September and are back up for approval, along with creating subcommittees for the legislative session and IAF process to strengthen counties' collective voice.
Supplemental Budget Review
A proposed bill draft request would use Medicaid pharmacy rebates to offset counties' Medicaid matching costs, with an estimated $13–$17 million potentially available statewide. Counties are being asked for feedback on the County Match Program as the 2027 session approaches.
Community Needs Assessment
Social Services is running its every-three-years community needs survey, which decides how federal Community Services Block Grant dollars get prioritized — food, housing, healthcare, senior support and more. Resident input directly shapes what programs get funded.
2027 Employee Health Insurance Premium Increase
County employee and retiree health premiums would rise 19.5% under the proposed Anthem renewal — a significant cost shift for the county's workforce and budget.
Unassessed Property Improvements Tax Roll Corrections
The county assessor petitioned to update property tax rolls for unassessed improvements on two residential properties, ensuring fair taxation moving forward.