As a state representative, I spend a great deal of time meeting with families and business owners here in Douglas County and I’ve seen firsthand the struggles they’re going through. One of the most difficult things our friends and neighbors are dealing with is housing. Many homeowners are seeing their property values drop and some people, who have to sell their homes, have been forced to sell at a loss. I’ve also talked to young families trying to scrape together enough money to buy their first home. All of these folks are on my mind when I hear talk in …