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Douglas County Commissioners met on Tuesday, Tom Chorley has the latest news

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners held their latest meeting on October 6, 2026.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners convened for a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. The session covered various administrative updates and local governance matters essential to the county's operations. Among the items discussed during the meeting was the consideration of one to four-day temporary on-sale liquor licenses. The board continues to address routine county business to ensure the effective management of services for residents of Alexandria and the surrounding Douglas County area.

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