Douglas residents asked to manage county money

An online tool is allowing Douglas County residents to help the county manage its checkbook.

Now through Dec. 19 people will be given the opportunity to emphasize which services and programs are most important to them by dividing the funds just as they would for their own personal household budget. The six categories are:

· Safe community
· Economic vitality
· Well maintained infrastructure
· Financial stability
· Preservation of natural environment, resources and cultural heritage
· Managed growth and development.