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are under consideration by the district. The commissioners also hold regular public meetings at the district's headquarters, and participate in joint meetings with municipal and county officials, frequently voting on items for which there is limited information given to them or the citizens as to what the decision will result in. While the district has the authority to sign plats submitted as part of development applications, this is largely a meaningless endeavor as the district has no authority to deny development due to past legal decisions stating cities and the county have the final say in all road design decisions pertaining to new development.
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roadways. This system includes several cul-de-sacs that increase operation and maintenance costs, adding to the tax burden placed upon the citizens of Ada County. This poorly-connected road system increases operating costs for other public services such as utilities, trash collection, and school busing.
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Five commissioners loosely govern the district. Together, they are responsible for guiding the planning, development and implementation of transportation facilities throughout the county. Elections are held every two years on a rotating basis, and each commissioner represents a separate subdistrict.
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This makes Ada County one of the only places in the United States where cities do not control their own streets. This has led to lawsuits and various other political fights over the years as mayors and city councils can not properly respond to their constituents. The district was subject to an
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attempt to dissolve it via referendum in the early 2000s. The agency has been subject to numerous attempts by cities in Ada County to overturn some or all of its authorities through the Idaho
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