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Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio Elected Board Chair for 2023

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Posted on: January 17, 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.

“It is an honor to represent the folks in Adams County as chair,” said O’Dorisio. “Our board is comprised of a solid team of leaders with a variety of life experiences and perspectives. This makes the Adams County Board of Commissioners among the most influential and dynamic teams in the state. I look forward to a productive and exciting year,” O’Dorisio continues. “We have many challenges to take on this next year, including housing, transportation, public health, and cleaner air and water.” 

O’Dorisio inherits the board chair role from Commissioner Lynn Baca. Commissioner Baca, representing District 5, was chosen unanimously as the board’s vice-chair for 2023. Baca served as chair in 2022 and some significant achievements include hiring the new County Manager Noel Bernal, launching the first Adams County Health Department on Jan. 1, 2023, and hosting the National Association of Counties Conference in July 2022. 

"This past year was a transitional one serving as chair of the board,” said Baca. “I am proud of the progress we’ve made in such a short period of time. From addressing the needs of our growing population to implementing new policies and programs, we have made strides in improving the quality of life for all residents in Adams County. I would like to thank my fellow board members and the community for their support and dedication to making our county a better place. I look forward to continuing to work together and making an even greater impact in the future." 

Board Chair Steve O’Dorisio formerly served the residents of Adams County as a deputy district attorney for the 17th Judicial District of Colorado where he prosecuted a variety of crimes and sought justice by balancing the interests of the victim, the community, and the defendant. He continuously strives to make sure vulnerable residents have opportunities and everyone has a voice. 

When he is not bolstering regional connectivity, O’Dorisio can be found innovating new strategies to retrofit historic neighborhoods with sidewalks and safe routes to schools or guiding the adoption of policies to mitigate the impacts of growth and new development.  

To contact or schedule a meeting with any of the county commissioners, please call 720.523.6997 or email [email protected].  
 

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Posted on: September 11, 2023

Governor Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor 9/11 Anniversary

Governor Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide on Monday, September 11, 2023, from sunrise to sunset to honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and also in recognition of Patriot Day, which was designated by Congress in 2001.  

President Biden issued A Proclamation on Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance, 2023, and ordered flags lowered to half-staff. The full text is below:

Posted on: September 7, 2023

Adams County Health Department Reports First Death of the Season from West Nile Virus Infection

Adams County Health Department (ACHD) officials confirmed the first death from West Nile virus, an adult resident, within the county this year.

West Nile virus is spread to people through the bite of infected mosquitoes. Most infected with the virus do not have symptoms. However, one in five could develop flu-like symptoms, which typically begin two to 14 days after exposure. Serious, potentially deadly neurologic illness occurs in fewer than one in 100 infected people.  

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Posted on: August 17, 2023

Deputy County Manager Chris Kline Credentialed by International Local Government Management Organization

Chris Kline, Deputy County Manager of Adams County, recently received the Credentialed Manager designation from ICMA, the International City/County Management Association. Kline is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing Program, and the third credentialed leader currently serving within Adams County government.

Posted on: August 9, 2023

Adams County Health Department and Human Services Department Working Together to Prevent Residents From Losing Health Insurance

After more than a three-year pause, the Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) has resumed the standard eligibility renewal and disenrollment process for Health First Colorado (Colorado’s Medicaid program) and Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+). The priority for the Adams County Health Department  (ACHD) and Adams County Human Services Department (ACHS) is to keep residents covered and to connect disenrolling members to affordable health coverage.