Commissioner Lynn Baca Elected Board Chair for 2025 Commissioner; Julie Duran Mullica Elected Vice Chair

(L-R) Lynn Baca, Commissioner, District 5, Julie Duran Mullica, Commissioner, District 1

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously elected Commissioner Lynn Baca as board chair for 2025. Baca first took office to represent District 5 as commissioner in 2020 and won re-election in 2024.

"I am deeply honored to serve as chair and work collaboratively with this board in shaping a future that respects and celebrates the rich heritage of Adams County," Baca said. "As a second-generation resident who grew up in Brighton, I’ve seen our county evolve from a vibrant farming community into a hub of innovation, home to world-class institutions like the Colorado Air and Space Port. My family’s farming roots instilled in me the importance of preserving our open spaces and farmland while ensuring every resident can enjoy the beautiful outdoors and a high quality of life in the county that I’ve always called home.”

Commissioner Baca was the first Latina Asian Pacific Islander elected to the board and is committed to fostering inclusion, equity, and opportunity for all. Her grandfather was a farmer in unincorporated Adams County, which influenced her to advocate for farmland preservation, open space, and outdoor recreation. She has previously served as both chair and vice chair of the BoCC.

Commissioner Baca served two terms on the Brighton City Council. As a council member she served in leadership positions on several regional boards, including the Denver Regional Council of Governments, North Area Transportation Alliance, Smart Commute Metro North, and the Adams County Sub-Regional Transportation Committee, all of which impact Adams County residents as the county continues to grow. She has also served on local boards, including liaison to the Greater Brighton Fire Protection District and the Brighton Farmland Preservation Sub-Committee. The efforts of the Farmland Sub-Committee established preservation of land of historical significance, which is currently being farmed. The efforts also evolved into the partnership between the City of Brighton and Adams County that created the Historic Splendid Valley just outside the city limits of Brighton. The land is still being farmed by local producers.

Commissioner Julie Duran Mullica, District 1, was unanimously elected vice chair. Mullica was elected in 2024 and sworn in as a new county commissioner on Jan. 14, 2025.

“As someone who was born and raised in Adams County, it means so much to me to give back to this community that shaped who I am and is now helping shape my family,” Mullica said. “It’s an incredible honor to serve as vice chair of this board, to help advance initiatives that will improve lives for our residents, and to stand as proof to the next generation that they can make a difference and be leaders in their communities.”

Mullica is an Adams County native and proud graduate of Mapleton Public Schools and the University of Colorado. Prior to her election to the Adams County Board of Commissioners, she served on the Northglenn City Council, and also has been a member of multiple boards and commissions in our community, including the Board of Health for the former Tri-County Health Department, the Executive Committee for the Front Range Passenger Rail District Board, the North Area Transportation Alliance, and the Adams County Subregional Transportation Alliance. She is a mother of three and is proud to be raising her children alongside her husband, Kyle, in the county in which she grew up.

Mullica inherits the vice chair role from former Commissioner Eva Henry, while Baca assumes the board chair role from Commissioner Emma Pinter.

"Serving as chair over the past year has been a tremendous privilege," Pinter said. "As we step into 2025, I am filled with optimism and determination. Challenges are on our horizon, but our community is strong, and we know that challenges spark creativity, strengthen partnerships, and drive meaningful progress. By working together with focus on building a safe and welcoming community for the humans who live in Adams County, we can overcome obstacles and continue to make our home a place where every resident can thrive."