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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To raise the public’s perception of the cemetery, Estrada developed the idea of a logo contest to help give the cemetery a presence in terms of its special district designation.
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
While private cemeteries place some of their sales revenue in an endowment for future expenses, public cemeteries are funded through a share of local taxes, managed by either a city or a special district.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
For a city, county, or special district to be eligible, these must demonstrate the alignment of the use of grant funds to enhance and expand the priorities stated in subdivision and the criteria set by the bill for tracking performance.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Long before a special district or metropolitan district gets approved, the Broncos’ owners must begin the planning process for zoning approvals.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
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Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
While private cemeteries place some of their sales revenue in an endowment for future expenses, public cemeteries are funded through a share of local taxes, managed by either a city or a special district.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
For a city, county, or special district to be eligible, these must demonstrate the alignment of the use of grant funds to enhance and expand the priorities stated in subdivision and the criteria set by the bill for tracking performance.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Long before a special district or metropolitan district gets approved, the Broncos’ owners must begin the planning process for zoning approvals.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Special district.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/special%20district. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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