Letter: Why we're a 'no' on home rule - Castle Rock News Press

Letter: Why we're a 'no' on home rule - Castle Rock News Press

After attending multiple forums and digging into the facts, we’ve concluded that the proposed home rule initiative raises far more questions than it answers — and poses real risks to Douglas County governance. 1. Home rule doesn’t guarantee local control. We’ve been told home rule will give us more control, but under Colorado law, the state can override local authority in any area related to emergency powers, health, safety, and welfare. In othe…