- Background
- Policy Principles
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- Special
districts are organized to provide only those services needed
by residents, farms or businesses in a limited geographical
area. There is a direct relationship between the service provided,
the cost for providing the service, and the fee, rate or charge
imposed for the service. Many districts also rely, in part,
on local property taxes to pay for local water, sewer and
electrical facilities that benefit local property owners.
- Special
districts are responsive to the needs of their customers due
to the direct service relationship that exists between them.
As such, special districts can be held directly accountable
for the level and quality of services provided; and, due to
their often smaller size as compared to general purpose governments
or regional agencies, they can be more accessible.
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