Vision Statement

The Home of the Jackalope will continue to be one of the Best Small Towns in America.

Our attractive Community has a sense of pride, a sense of caring and a sense of place. Douglas will continue to emphasize the use of consistent thematic enhancements in our entryways and downtown corridors.

We will focus on preserving the heritage of the past in an effort to create an identity for the present and a vision for the future.

We are committed to preserving our small town values and sense of community while providing a high quality of life for our citizens.

We will encourage a "front porch" atmosphere and attitude among our citizens, fostering community pride in our western heritage and its inherent family values and spirit of independence.

We value the contributions of our youth and recognize the importance of youth in shaping the present and the future of the Douglas community

We will encourage community-oriented governance through partnerships with citizens, public and private organizations.

We understand the value of a healthy economy and will encourage responsible, progressive development that will lead us into the future.