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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Conservative academics at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, for example, have suggested designating a special district court to expedite bankruptcy cases.
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Robert Litan, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2016
The funding was facilitated through a partnership between Sterling Bay, a national real estate investment, development and management firm and Piper Sandler Special District Group, a firm specializing in special district financing.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
What To Know There are several state races to watch, including special district elections, gubernatorial contests, and some mayoral races.
—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
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Robert Litan, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2016
The funding was facilitated through a partnership between Sterling Bay, a national real estate investment, development and management firm and Piper Sandler Special District Group, a firm specializing in special district financing.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
What To Know There are several state races to watch, including special district elections, gubernatorial contests, and some mayoral races.
—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
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“Special district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20district. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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