News and Insight

If county, district and justice of the peace courts are inaccessible due to a disaster, is the county authorized to provide alternative locations to resume the operation of local courts?

July 29, 2025

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Can the county place a referendum on the upcoming ballot?

July 29, 2025

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Is there any authority for homeowner property tax relief after a disaster?

June 17, 2025

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Is the county required to bid out for landscape architect services?

June 17, 2025

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Can the county place a vacant office on the general election ballot in an odd-numbered year?

June 17, 2025

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How does a county establish the county fire marshal role and responsibilities?

May 27, 2025

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Does the county have authority to require a fence around private swimming pools?

May 27, 2025

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What can the county do with the county clerk records management and preservation fund?

May 27, 2025

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Is the electronic posting of a meeting notice invalid if there were technical problems?

April 21, 2025

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Is there a new fireworks holiday?

April 21, 2025

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May the county refuse to enter into a contract with a person indebted to the country?

April 21, 2025

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Can the sheriff’s office use proceeds from an abandoned motor vehicle auction to reimburse other property owners for damage to their property?

March 25, 2025

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