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We are coming up on five years since the approval of the District Plan, a joint plan adopted in 2016 by Adams County and the City of Brighton focused on the south Brighton agricultural area, now called Historic Splendid Valley. This award-winning plan was put together in response to ongoing public support for preserving valuable farmland and heritage, building on policies laid out in previous land use, and open space plans spanning more than 20 years.

The many action items in the District Plan fall under one of three overarching goals:

Due to inclement weather, and with the safety of residents and county employees in mind, County Manager Raymond Gonzales has delayed the opening of county buildings until 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, including the offices of District Attorney, Justice Center, Probation, and Sheriff. The vaccination clinic at the Government Center will open at 8:30 a.m.

The Adams County Workforce & Business Center will receive $550,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership 2.0 (TEC-P 2.0). The Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO) Workforce Services was awarded the $7.38 million grant for 2021-2025.

DEDO is partnering with other local area workforce programs including Adams, Arapahoe/Douglas, Boulder, Larimer, Tri-County (Jefferson, Gilpin, Clear Creek), and Weld and providing each county with funding.

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide until sunset February 26, 2021 to honor the 500,000 Americans lost due to COVID-19.  “As a community, we grieve with the families who have lost a friend, parent or loved one to this deadly virus. As Coloradans, we honor the lives of our fellow Americans and reflect upon the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

DENVER - Gov. Jared Polis ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide for Thursday, February 18, from sunrise to sunset to honor the passing of former Colorado Representative Val Vigil.   

Rep. Vigil (D-Thorton) served four terms in the Colorado House from 1999 to 2006 and is known for his legacy of promoting higher education opportunities for students across Colorado. Rep. Vigil’s lasting impact on Colorado is his work to pass the ASSET Bill (SB13-033) which grants in-state tuition to undocumented students. 

Adams County, working with the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), has been granted an extension for administering the Small Business Relief Grant Program. Applications will now be accepted until the program closes on Wednesday, March 17. Please visit the application portal for more information. 

Adams County is moving to Level Yellow on the state's COVID-19 Dial as of Saturday, Feb. 6, at 9 a.m.

Adams County government is preparing to select its Employee of the Year – also known as “Employee of All Seasons” – and the entire Adams County community is invited to help choose the winner. Now through Thursday, Feb. 18, county residents can access an online ballot that includes a brief bio for each of the finalists.

On Thursday, Feb. 4, at 6:30 p.m., there will be virtual town hall to discuss the latest COVID-19 vaccination developments. Commissioner Eva J. Henry from Adams County will be joined by leadership from Arapahoe and Douglas Counties and Tri-County Health Department officials will be on hand to take questions and provide updates.