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County Wage Growth Leads Colorado

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Posted on: June 22, 2016

Adams County employees are enjoying the largest wage growth numbers in Colorado. In a report published Tuesday by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees in Adams County recorded the most impressive gains among Colorado’s largest counties at 5.1 percent. The increase in wages comes as the unemployment rate in the county dropped to 3.9 percent, down from 4.4 percent in 2015 and 6.2 percent in 2014.

 

“The combination of new jobs and higher paying jobs for our residents can be attributed to the diverse field of employers throughout the county,” said Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio. “The county has reduced the permit review timeline by 71 percent and we’re starting to see the benefit of that with more businesses looking to build and bring jobs to Adams County.”

 

Nationwide, average weekly wages rose 4.4 percent last year.

Posted on: June 23, 2022

A Tribute to Bob Sakata

Celebrated Colorado grower Bob Sakata, 96, died June 7. Bob was a pillar in the community of Brighton and a long time farmer in the area. 

Posted on: June 7, 2022

Summer 2022 Photo Contest

 Did you capture a great photo in Adams County? It could be featured on an Adams County traffic signal box or in our Adams County publications and website. 

Noel Bernal Appointed as Adams County Manager
Posted on: June 3, 2022

Noel Bernal Appointed as Adams County Manager

At a special public hearing on Friday, June 3, the Adams County Board of Commissioners appointed Noel Bernal as County Manager.

Bernal comes from the City of Brownsville, Texas, where he has served as City Manager since 2018. He will start with the county on Monday, Aug. 8.

Posted on: May 25, 2022

Gov. Polis Orders Flags Lowered to Honor the Victims of the Shooting in Highland Park, Illinois

DENVER — Today, Governor Jared Polis ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff beginning immediately until sunset, July 9, 2022 as a mark of respect for the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated on July 4, 2022 by a gunman at a 4th of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois as proclaimed by President Biden. 
 
The text of the President’s proclamation reads:

Posted on: May 20, 2022

Finalists Named for County Manager Position

The Board of County Commissioners has selected two finalists for the County Manager position. The two finalists are:

  • Jody Andrews, Interim City Manager, City of Westminster, CO
  • Noel Bernal, City Manager, City of Brownsville, TX

Recruitment has been underway since March for the new County Manager and will conclude in the coming weeks. The two finalists will complete interviews next week.

We will provide information on the new County Manager after the process has been completed.
Posted on: May 19, 2022

More Than $1 Million in Scholarships Awarded to County Students

Fifty-eight Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Tuesday, May 17, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, making this the seventh group of recipients, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education's Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative.