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2022 General Election

Adams County Clerk Encourages Voters to Return Ballots by 7 p.m.

Voter Turnout 14% Lower Compared to Previous Midterm Election

As of Monday, Nov. 7, 104,285 Adams County voters, or around 30% of registered voters, have returned their ballots to the Adams County Clerk & Recorder’s Office, and there is still time for voters to return their completed ballots.

Colorado’s First-Ever Local Government Hispanic Network Chapter Launches

Adams County Hosts Kickoff and First Networking Event

Juntos Colorado, the first Local Government Hispanic Network (LGHN) chapter in Colorado, launched and hosted its first networking event on Thursday as the state brings National Hispanic Heritage Month to a close. Adams County Manager Noel Bernal was the keynote speaker and serves as a director at large for the National Board of LGHN. 

Adams County Ratifies Plans for Future Vision: Community Investments that Prioritize Sustainability, Equity, and Livability

The Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) has ratified Advancing Adams – the newest suite of Comprehensive, Transportation, and Parks, Open Space & Trails master plans that will guide growth and development in the county for the next 20 years. Advancing Adams also seeks to advance the health, safety, and welfare of the residents and property owners of Adams County.

Coroner Seeks and Obtains Permission to Release Amended Autopsy Report 

After the recent ruling by Adams County District Judge Seedorf, Adams County Coroner Monica Broncucia-Jordan filed an emergency motion with the Denver District Court in hopes the court would authorize the release of the amended autopsy report for Elijah McClain. That motion was granted today by Judge Baumann.   

Adams County Takes Art Experiences Outside

Explores Wellness Benefits of Art in the Great Outdoors

To support the urgent mental and behavioral health crisis in the community, Adams County has launched two campaigns to bridge the gap between public art, the outdoors, and wellness – while also bringing access to and highlighting the expanding parks, open space, and trail system available to the public.

Football Stadium District

Adams County Receives $1,144,816.02 from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District Board

At public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 20, Adams County received $1,144,816.02 from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District Board. Taxpayers funded 75% of the Broncos’ stadium cost through a one-tenth of one percent sales tax. Last month, the Metropolitan Football Stadium District Board voted unanimously to approve a share back amount of just over $41 million. The amount the county received is based on the breakdown of how much of the district tax was collected from each municipality.

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Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Passing of Queen Elizabeth II

DENVER — Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on the day of interment, in honor of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, as proclaimed by President Biden.  
 
The text of the proclamation reads:
 
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch.  She defined an era.

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Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor El Paso County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Peery

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide for Monday, August 15, 2022 to honor the life of Deputy Andrew Peery, a decorated and dedicated member of the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, who was killed in the line of duty.  The funeral services will be held Monday, August 15, 2022 at 11:00am at New Life Church, 11025 Voyager Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80921.