In our efforts to enhance the quality of life within the community, the Chamber of Commerce takes part in Team Highlands Ranch. Along with various organizations, we provide the community with gathering places, community events and opportunities that strengthen the community, increase communication, and serve the residents in a cost effective manner. For more information, visit www.teamhighlandsranch.org.

	Metro District of Highlands Ranch The Metro District of Highlands Ranch is the local government in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Seven elected board members represent the citizens of Highlands Ranch. The Metro District is committed to providing quality municipal services while managing resources wisely for the community. Those services include construction of major roads, installation and maintenance of landscaping adjacent to major roads, installation of traffic signals and street lights on major roads, construction and maintenance of parks and trails, management of youth and adult outdoor recreation and sports programs, management and maintenance of extensive natural open space areas, construction of storm drainage facilities, emergency and fire protection services through a contract with the City of Littleton, water and wastewater services through a contract with Centennial Water & Sanitation District, and community events and volunteer programs. For more information about the Metro District, please visit www.highlandsranch.org, or call 303.791.0430.
	Highlands Ranch Community Association The Highlands Ranch Community Association (HRCA) is one of the largest and most progressive community associations in the country. This award winning association enhances property values while creating quality of life through community events and recreation and leadership. The HRCA provides covenant enforcement, architectural control, and community and cultural events. Our four first-class recreation centers and recreational programs are some of the best around and The Backcountry Wilderness Area includes nearly 12 square miles of pristine open space property. For more information about the HRCA, please visit www.hrcaonline.org or call 303.471.8958.
	Douglas County Libraries An independent library district, serves the citizens of Douglas County, Colorado--one of the fastest growing counties in the United States. Annually, our libraries have more than 1.5 million visits, check out more than 5.4 million items, and host more than 3,800 meetings (attended by more than 66,000 people). With library service in Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Louviers, Parker, Roxborough, and the Cherry Valley area, Douglas County Libraries is an integral part of each community because we offer education, literacy, information, quality service, culture, recreation and entertainment. Douglas County Libraries is a trusted and respected organization, with 84 percent of households in the county possessing one or more library card. For more information about the Douglas County Libraries please visit www.douglascountylibraries.org or call 303.791.READ (7323).
	Douglas County School District Douglas County School District (DCSD) is the third largest school district in Colorado with more than 50,000 students. Our vision is to help students acquire the knowledge and abilities to be responsible citizens who contribute to society. In DCSD, the focus each and every day is on how the organization can improve learning and impact the future through our children. The consistently high performing District covers nearly 900 square miles. Douglas County School District is made up of almost 70 schools and continues to be the largest employer in Douglas County. For more information please visit www.dcsdk12.org or call 303.387.0100
	Douglas County Government The Douglas County vision, “Setting the Standard of Excellence in Local Governance,” is continually top of mind for County leadership. The County’s strength, as the centerpiece of the Denver/Colorado Springs development corridor, is a perfect blend of quality lifestyle and business environment. While service delivery is one primary role for Douglas County government, it is only one aspect of a total problem-solving approach to governance that requires citizen engagement for total effectiveness. For more information about Douglas County Government please visit www.douglas.co.us or call 303.660.7400.
	Douglas County Sheriff The Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement, investigative and detentions functions throughout the County. In addition, we provide communications dispatch services for eight fire departments that serve both Douglas and Arapahoe County. Our policing objective is to help unite the community with public safety professionals so that we may all work together to solve and prevent crime, resolve problems with increasing effectiveness, and provide for the diverse public safety needs of our community. By working together as a community, the men and women of the Sheriff's Office want to provide the highest possible level of service to all citizens and visitors of Douglas County. We will continue to ask the citizens of Douglas County for their ideas and input on how we can better serve them, we value everyone's input. For more information about the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff David A Weaver please see our web site at www.dcsheriff.net or call 303.660.7505.