Why are special districts created?
Special districts are created because . . . They can be governed by a board of appointed or elected members who have the expertise to focus on the specific community needs and issues the special district is addressing; They allow municipalities and counties to focus more on general government issues; They often generate their own revenue to pay for projected growth without requiring other taxpayers – who don’t benefit from the special district’s services – to pay; only those who benefit from the special district’s services actually pay; They ensure accountability of public resources, since special districts are held to the same high standards as municipalities and counties; They protect property values by assuring property owners that their roads, water and sewer lines, and other essential facilities and services will continue to be maintained; They provide more opportunities for citizens to get involved in government at the community level since it’s possible for them to serve on the
