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In this interview, Douglas County Commissioner Tom Kress explains the challenges facing the county's budget and programs. This includes why timber harvest on federal lands are a critical component of providing basic public services in Douglas County. In the interview, Kress answers questions about property tax rates and the tax base, and what the future looks like without additional timber receipts.

Video timestamps
2:30 (2 minutes, 30 seconds) PUBLIC SAFETY

4:30 (4 minutes, 30 seconds) Depletion of the GENERAL FUND

5:50 (5 minutes, 50 seconds) PUBLIC WORKS

8:00 (8 minutes) Why not just raise PROPERTY TAXES?

12:30 (twelve minutes, thirty seconds): WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?


Via Douglas Timber Operators Release

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How Timber Harvest on Federal Lands Impacts Douglas County