special district
noun
: a political subdivision of a state established to provide a single public service (such as water supply or sanitation) within a specific geographic area
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What To Know There are several state races to watch, including special district elections, gubernatorial contests, and some mayoral races.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The special district is governed by the Board of Port Commissioners, which is also responsible for hiring and firing top administrative executives, including the CEO.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Ziegler wrote that the commission was rejecting the complaints because the fire district is a special district, so the ban on using public funds doesn’t apply.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2024
There also was a separate fight between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which was created in 2023 by DeSantis to replace Disney's 56-year-old special district.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
The special district is governed by the Board of Port Commissioners, which is also responsible for hiring and firing top administrative executives, including the CEO.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024
Ziegler wrote that the commission was rejecting the complaints because the fire district is a special district, so the ban on using public funds doesn’t apply.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2024
There also was a separate fight between Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which was created in 2023 by DeSantis to replace Disney's 56-year-old special district.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Special district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20district. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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