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Adams County Celebrates Affordable Housing Complex Grand Opening

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Posted on: January 25, 2019

Adams County’s Community and Economic Development Department, along with site developer Delwest, celebrated the grand opening of the Baker School Apartments affordable housing complex with a reception on Thursday, Jan 24. Adams County Commissioners Steve O’Dorisio and Eva J. Henry spoke at the opening along with Delwest’s Joe DelZotto.

“For decades, neighbors in this area could hear the symphony of children playing on the Baker School property,” said Commissioner O’Dorisio. “And now, with amenities like the playground and the school facilities here, there will be kids playing at this location once again.”

Located at 3555 W. 64th Ave. in unincorporated Adams County, Baker School Apartments consists of 142 one-, two-, and three-bedroom affordable housing units identified as a need in the county’s Balanced Housing Plan.

In addition to housing, community partners such as Unison Housing Partners, Growing Home, St. Anthony Hospital, and Red Rocks Community College will provide services such as after-school programs, financial planning assistance, and pop-up medical and dental screenings.

“Addressing the need for affordable housing in Adams County is a heavy lift,” said Commissioner Henry. “But many hands make light work, and with the partners we have, the dream of being able to afford a place to live and raise a family is a dream more Adams County families will realize.”

Baker School Apartments received over $1.1 million in Adams County Housing and Urban Development funding, including $650,000 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds and $500,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds.

Adams County completed a Housing Needs Assessment in 2017. One of the goals identified in the assessment is to reduce the affordability gap with housing costs and incomes, especially for renters. The Baker School Apartments development supports the objective of providing affordable rental housing and other essential services to residents who are extremely cost-burdened.

2024 Chair and Vice Chair
Posted on: January 9, 2024

Commissioner Emma Pinter Elected Board Chair for 2024

Commissioner Eva Henry Selected as Vice-Chair

On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner Emma Pinter as board chair for 2024. Pinter first took office to represent District 4 as commissioner in 2019 and won re-election in 2022.

Posted on: December 28, 2023

Adams County, VOA Colorado, DRCOG, and Senior Hub Seek Volunteers to Deliver Meals to Older Adults

The nonprofit Senior Hub recently reported it was running out of funds to continue supporting its Meals on Wheels program in Adams County. To ensure Senior Hub’s existing clients continue to receive meal delivery services, Adams County has partnered with Senior Hub, Volunteers of America Colorado (VOA Colorado), and Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) to fund emergency meals while a long-term strategy is developed to continue these services for older adults into the new year.  

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Posted on: December 19, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Fly Half Staff to Honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on all public buildings to honor Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Nation’s highest court as directed by President Biden. Flags should be at half-staff from midnight Monday, Dec. 18, to sunset Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Governor Polis previously released a statement on the passing of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.  

The text of President Biden’s proclamations reads:

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Posted on: December 12, 2023

Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $8 Million in Open Space Grants

On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $8 million in open space grants for 16 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2023 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2023 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.

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Posted on: December 5, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Honor Sergeant Michael Moran

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, to honor Sergeant Michael Moran, who was killed in the line of duty last week. Flags should be lowered Dec. 6, the day of the service, from sunrise to sunset on all public buildings statewide.  

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Posted on: November 21, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Half Staff in Remembrance of First Lady Rosalynn Carter

DENVER - Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings in honor and remembrance of First Lady Rosalynn Carter as proclaimed by President Biden. Flags should be lowered beginning on Saturday, November 25, 2023, until sunset on the day of the funeral which will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.  

The President’s full proclamation text states:

The Pedroza family poses on National Adoption Day.
Posted on: November 16, 2023

Adams County Celebrates National Adoption Day

On Thursday, Nov. 16, 18 children in Adams County welcomed a new start on National Adoption Day. A special celebration took place at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton.  

The Board of County Commissioners, Human Services Department, and the 17th Judicial District hosted the adoptive families. Adams County projects a total of 130 adoptions will be finalized by the end of the year.