Posted on: February 23, 2022
As of the latest census data collected in 2020, Adams County now qualifies under Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to provide language assistance and election-related materials to voters in both English and Spanish.
“Adams County is very diverse, and we’ve worked tirelessly to broaden access to all eligible voters,” said Josh Zygielbaum, Adams County Clerk & Recorder. “My staff and I are excited about being designated under federal law to create election materials in both Spanish and English, allowing us to take a major step forward in being an inclusive community.”
The law covers localities where there are more than 10,000 or over 5% of the total voting age citizens in a single political subdivision (in our case, a county) who are members of a single language minority group, have depressed literacy rates, and do not speak English very well.
Section 203 provides: “Whenever any State or political subdivision [covered by the section] provides registration or voting notices, forms, instructions, assistance, or other materials or information relating to the electoral process, including ballots, it shall provide them in the language of the applicable minority group as well as in the English language."
Voters will begin seeing all election-related materials including, but not limited to, ballots, sample ballots, voter instructions, “I Voted” stickers, voter emails, press releases, signage, and more, in both English and Spanish beginning with the 2022 Primary Election on Tuesday, June 28.
Materials on the website and the Adams County Clerk & Recorder Facebook and Twitter accounts are already available to residents in their native language, using the “Select Language” button on AdamsVotes.com and through the social channels’ language settings.
More information about language minority voting rights is available at justice.gov.
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El Condado de Adams Proporcionará Materiales Electorales en Inglés y Español a partir de 2022, según la Ley de Derechos Electorales
A partir de los últimos datos del censo recopilados en 2020, el condado de Adams ahora califica bajo la Sección 203 de la Ley de Derechos Electorales de 1965 para brindar asistencia lingüística y materiales relacionados con las elecciones a los votantes tanto en inglés como en español.
“El condado de Adams es muy diverso y hemos trabajado incansablemente para ampliar el acceso para todos los votantes elegibles”, dijo Josh Zygielbaum, secretario y registrador del Condado de Adams. “Mi personal y yo estamos entusiasmados de haber sido designados bajo la ley federal para crear materiales electorales tanto en español como en inglés, lo que nos permite dar un gran paso adelante para convertirnos en una comunidad inclusiva”.
La ley cubre las localidades donde hay más de 10,000 o más del 5% del total de ciudadanos en edad de votar en una sola subdivisión política (en nuestro caso, un condado) que son miembros de un grupo minoritario de un solo idioma, tienen tasas de alfabetización bajas y no hablan inglés muy bien.
La Sección 203 establece: “Siempre que cualquier estado o subdivisión política [cubierta por la sección] proporcione avisos de registro o votación, formularios, instrucciones, asistencia u otros materiales o información relacionados con el proceso electoral, incluidas las papeletas, deberá proporcionarlos en el idioma del grupo minoritario aplicable, así como en el idioma inglés."
Los votantes comenzarán a ver todos los materiales relacionados con las elecciones, incluidos, entre otros, boletas, boletas de muestra, instrucciones para votantes, calcomanías de "Yo voté", correos electrónicos para votantes, comunicados de prensa, señalizaciones y más, tanto en inglés como en español a partir de las Elecciones Primarias del martes 28 de junio de 2022.
Los materiales en el sitio web y las cuentas de Facebook y Twitter de Adams County Clerk & Recorder ya están disponibles para los residentes en su idioma nativo, usando el botón "Seleccionar idioma" en AdamsVotes.com y a través de la configuración de idioma en las plataformas sociales.
Más información sobre los derechos de voto de las minorías lingüísticas está disponible en justice.gov.
Posted on: August 2, 2023
Adams County Confirms First Human Case of West Nile Virus for 2023
Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus within the county this year. Additionally, West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes within the county.
West Nile virus is most commonly spread to people by the bite of an infected mosquito. In Colorado, most human cases are reported in August and September. In 2021, Colorado had 175 reported human cases of West Nile virus, including 11 deaths.
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants
On Tuesday, Aug. 1, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $800,000 in Community Enrichment Grants to 30 nonprofit organizations working in the county. These grants support programs to assist county residents with their basic needs and to help them become self-sufficient.
Posted on: August 1, 2023
Adams County Enhances Emergency Management Efforts Through Collaborative Transition
Adams County is proud to announce a significant transition in its emergency management efforts, which will further strengthen public safety measures and reinforce the county's commitment to safeguarding its residents and visitors. After thorough consideration and in-depth collaborative discussions between the Adams County Manager's Office and the Adams County Sheriff's Office, it has been decided to shift the oversight of the Emergency Management Office from the Community Safety & Well-Being Department to the Sheriff's Office.
Posted on: July 12, 2023
Adams County Partnering with Other Local Governments to Launch Solar Group Buying Program
Posted on: June 27, 2023
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $9 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, June 27, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $9 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the spring 2023 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2022 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
Posted on: June 13, 2023
County Road Closures
Current roadway closures and detour routes due t
Posted on: June 8, 2023
Adams County Students Awarded More Than $1 Million in Scholarships
Fifty-eight Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, June 7, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative, making this the eighth group of recipients.
Posted on: June 6, 2023
New Adams County Veterans Service Officer Appointed
Today at public hearing, the Adams County Board of Commissioners appointed Andrew “Drew” Dixon as the new Veterans Service Officer (VSO) for the county.
Posted on: June 1, 2023
Annual Stars & Stripes Event to Feature Singer Thomas Mac
The annual pre-Independence Day celebration at Riverdale Regional Park is back! Mark your calendars for the third of July celebration. Ward Electric presents a free evening in the park with country singer, Thomas Mac, and a festive display of fireworks.
Food and beverage vendors will begin serving at 4 p.m. Enjoy live music followed by the 9:30 p.m. fireworks show.
Posted on: May 31, 2023
I Voted Sticker Design Contest Winners Announced
The Adams County Elections Department received 36 entries for the I Voted Sticker Design Contest from both students and residents. Four winners were chosen, and the winning designs will be used throughout the 2023 Coordinated, 2024 Presidential Primary, 2024 Primary, and 2024 General Elections. The Adams County Elections Department received 36 entries for the I Voted Sticker Design Contest from both students and residents. Four winners were chosen, and the winning designs will be used throughout the 2023 Coordinated, 2024 Presidential Primary, 2024 Primary, and 2024 General Elections.
