61,000 Ballots Now in Voters’ Hands
Posted on: October 26, 2018
As of today, the 61,000 ballots that were delayed by one week are in voters’ hands.
“I want to thank the voters of Adams County who called and emailed my office asking about their ballots. Because of their concern, we were able to discover this error and correct it as soon as possible,” says Stan Martin, Adams County Clerk and Recorder. “Our ballot-tracking system indicated ballots were going out each day, so the voters raising awareness helped us address this issue more quickly.”
“As promised, we did get to the bottom of why those 61,000 ballots were delayed, and you can read our full statement with the outline of those facts on our website,” Martin adds. “It was an unfortunate series of events that led to the delay, but my team, the Secretary of State’s office, K&H Printers, and USPS all worked diligently to remedy the situation.”
Because of this delay, we’re working with K&H to make the necessary improvements to ensure this does not happen again.
Likewise, Secretary of State Wayne Williams and his team are working closely with USPS leadership to improve the ballot-shipping process. Their recent letter to Gregory Graves, USPS Vice President, Area Operations – Western Area, details process improvements that will benefit all counties and voters in Colorado.
“Being a mail ballot state, it’s imperative that we have good communication and trusting relationships with our partners moving forward,” Martin shares.
Throughout this process, the Elections team and their judges have been processing all of the returned ballots and kept everything running smoothly.
If voters do not receive a ballot by today (Oct. 26), they can contact the Elections Department at 720.523.6500 or [email protected] and have a replacement sent. Voters can also visit any of our early voting Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) or two-day VSPCs and be issued a new ballot. (See below for a link to VSPC locations, dates, and hours.)
For voters who have completed their ballots, there are multiple ways they can return those:
There are currently eight Voter Service and Polling Centers (VSPCs) open—eight more will open on Monday, Nov. 5—and twenty-two 24-hour Drop Boxes conveniently located across the county where voters can return their voted ballots for free.
Be sure to check our website for dates, locations, and hours of operation for all VSPCs.
Posted on: March 28, 2023
Simple Plan to Perform at Riverdale Regional Park in September
Simple Plan will perform at Riverdale Regional Park in Adams County on Saturday, Sept. 9. From their new millennium rise to MTV superstardom through pop-punk’s modern resurgence, Simple Plan has been an indelible part of pop culture since forming in Montreal in 1999.
General admission concert tickets start at $40 and will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, March 31, at riverdaleregionalpark.org.
Posted on: March 21, 2023
Adams County Government Names Alisha Reis Senior Deputy County Manager
Adams County Government has announced that Alisha Reis will be elevated to senior deputy county manager, effective immediately. Reis has served as deputy county manager since 2018, helping to manage the day-to-day operations of the fifth-largest county in Colorado, with approximately 520,000 residents. She also served as interim county manager for nine months, the first time a woman served in the role of chief appointed official for Adams County.
Posted on: March 3, 2023
Adams County Secures Second Round of Funding from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
Adams County is proud to announce the distribution of its second round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, a total of $48,550,500. The Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) has identified several partnerships and initiatives to distribute the funds and address housing and homelessness prevention, mental health, domestic violence and public health initiatives.
Posted on: February 23, 2023
Bebe Rexha to Headline Concert at Adams County Pride
Adams County is excited to announce songwriter, performer, and LGBTQ+ supporter, Bebe Rexha, as the headlining act for this year’s Adams County Pride event. The much-anticipated event returns to Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, on Saturday, June 10. VIP and general admission concert tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb.
Posted on: February 1, 2023
Adams County Receives First Place IAFE Award for Pride Event
Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts is proud to announce it received the prestigious "Non-Fair Facility Usage Award 2022" for its first-ever Pride event. The award, presented by the International Association of Fairs and Expos (IAFE), recognizes successful events outside of the annual county fair.
Posted on: February 1, 2023
Vote for the 2022 Adams County Employee of ALL Seasons
As a resident of Adams County, you are invited to participate in the voting process for the Adams County Employee of ALL Seasons award. The Employee of the Season recognition program recognizes the efforts of Adams County employees in all departments/offices. In 2022, there were 21 employees who were Employee of the Season winners in the eight recognition categories.
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Adams County Launches First Health Department
Commemorates Occasion with Grand Opening Ceremony
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Tragic Shooting in Monterey Park, California
DENVER - Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings and properties immediately until sunset on January 26, 2023, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the horrific tragedy in Monterey Park, California as directed by President Biden. Flags will be flown at half-staff starting immediately until sunset, January 26, 2023.
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Adams County Welcomes Nikki Kimbleton as New Communications Director
Adams County is excited to announce the hiring of Nikki Kimbleton as the new Communications director. With more than 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and crisis management, Kimbleton brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the role.
Posted on: January 17, 2023
Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio Elected Board Chair for 2023
Commissioner Lynn Baca Selected as Vice-Chair
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, the Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio as board chair for 2023. O’Dorisio was first elected to represent District 4 as commissioner in 2014 and won re-election in 2018 and 2022.
