Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio Elected Board Chair for 2023
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].
Posted on: October 6, 2016
Adams County Fall Photography Contest
Did you capture a great photo in Adams County? It could be featured in our Adams County publications and on our website and you have the chance to win an iPad Air!
Posted on: October 5, 2016
County Offices Closed Oct. 10
| Adams County government offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10, in observance of Columbus Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 11. |
Posted on: October 3, 2016
I-76 construction at US 85 starts in October
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Posted on: September 29, 2016
Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Shimon Peres, Former President and Prime Minister of Israel
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Posted on: September 26, 2016
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Posted on: September 22, 2016
Free Paint Drop-Off Event
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Posted on: September 16, 2016
County Launches New Website
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Posted on: September 16, 2016
Traffic Advisory - Ramp closure on westbound I-70 to southbound I-225
The Colorado Department of Transportation reported that the ramp leading from westbound Interstate 70 to southbound Interstate 225 will be closed from 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, until 5 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19. Closures are necessary so crews can install three 44-foot modular joints that each must be installed in one piece across the width of the bridge.Traffic is advised to use alternate routes.
Posted on: September 13, 2016
Rain Barrel Program Workshop
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Posted on: September 12, 2016
Opioid Epidemic in Colorado - Policies, Programs, & Progress
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