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Foster Source, a community partner of Adams County Human Services, is collecting signatures in favor of a group special license plate to promote foster awareness and to aid in recruitment for foster parents in Colorado.

Adams County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco is a strong supporter of this initiative and has worked closely with Foster Source on many projects. This initiative also has the full support of the entire Adams County Board of Commissioners.

The Adams County Board of Commissioners today unanimously elected Eva J. Henry as board chair for 2021. Henry was elected to the board in 2012, 2016, and 2020 for her third and final term representing District 1. Henry previously served as board chair in 2013 and 2017.

Adams County and Platte Valley Medical Center have partnered to open a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Adams County Government Center Conference Center, 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton.

The clinic is open by appointment only, to those age 70 and over. No walk-ins will be accepted. Pre-registration is required. Information on the registration process is provided below.

As part of its COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, Adams County will help spur economic activity that has been limited due to COVID-19 restrictions and indoor capacity limits through the launch of the Maintain & Sustain Adams – 5 Star Certification Program.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts Department launched public art projects to bring hope and joy to communities, inspire residents and visitors, and fuel the local economy.

During the recent Colorado General Assembly Special Session, Senate Bill 20B-001 was passed establishing a Small Business Relief Program, valued at $37 million. As part of Adams County’s ongoing COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, the county will be applying for, administering, and distributing a portion of these funds to the Adams County business community.

Adams County marked the commencement of new terms for four elected officials in a  on Tuesday, Jan. 12.

The following elected officials took the oath of office to begin new four-year terms:

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide until sunset January 13, 2021, to honor United States Capitol Police Officers. 

NOTICE: Suncor will conduct Fire Extinguisher Training on Friday, Jan. 8, 12:30 - 3 p.m., at the Suncor Fire Training Center. The training will be performed at the Plant 1 Fire Training Grounds. During training there will likely be flames and smoke produced.

Adams County will open a new rapid testing site at Riverdale Regional Park (9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton), starting Wednesday, Jan. 6. The site will operate Wednesdays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be open through the end of March 2021. The previous rapid testing sites located throughout the county have all been consolidated into this one location. Registration is not required.

“Consolidating these sites into one location allows us to continue providing free rapid tests to