Douglas County Commissioner Worley Interview
Meeting held with Commisioner Worley at the ThunderRidge High School. Discussed pre-determined questions:
1. In 2006, what are the total residential assessed values and commercial assessed values?
2. Could Highlands Ranch use Douglas County’s human resources department as a shared resource to reduce operating expenses?
3. Could you provide 2006 taxable sales tax revenues, excluding food? Do you have a forecast for upcoming years?
4. Does Douglas County receive tax revenues from local hotels? If so, how much was generated in 2006?
5. How much gasoline sales taxes are collected from Highlands Ranch gas stations?
6. Can Highlands Ranch levy a percent or fixed fee to current motor vehicle registrations?
7. How many vehicles are registered in Highlands Ranch as of 2006, and how much revenue was collected by Douglas County in 2006?
8. Can Highlands Ranch levy an additional moving violation surcharge to drivers convicted in Highlands Ranch? (i.e. addtional $30 surcharge for speeding?)
9. In our situation does creating a special district or incorporating seem more feasible? Or, if neither, in what ways do you see this project proceeding?
10. Could the Partnership of Douglas County Governments be used as a resource for help/advice for this project?
11. Do you know of any venture capitalists that could be contacted for this project?
12. After being on the Douglas County planning committee, what advice can you offer us in our planning process?
13. As we proceed with this project, would you be open to, hypothetically in February or March, reviewing our city plan and providing us with feedback?
14. In your opinion, what is the most compelling reason to proceed with a renewable energy based city plan?
