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Five County Races Within Recount Margins

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Posted on: November 17, 2017

According to unofficial election results of the 2017 Coordinated Election, five contests are within recount margins. They are:

  • City of Aurora Council Member At-Large (second position)
    • Dave Gruber (13,552)
    • Tom Tobiassen (13,505)
       
  • Bennett Fire Protection District No. 7 Ballot Issue 4D
    • Yes/For (877)
    • No/Against (873)
       
  • Byers School District RE-1J Ballot Question 3B
    • Yes/For (258)
    • No/Against (258)
       
  • City of Northglenn Council Member Ward 2
    • Joyce Downing (642)
    • Danielle Henry (642)
       
  • Wiggins School District RE-50J Board of Education at Large (second position)
    • Dale E. Flemming (297)
    • Mike Miller (298)

Before election recounts can begin, a risk-limiting audit must be completed, followed by a canvass of the election to certify the results.

“We have been monitoring the closeness of these contests since election day,” said Stan Martin, Adams County Clerk and Recorder. “Local contests are just as meaningful as federal elections and the closeness of these contests shows that your vote really does matter.”

Two of the contests within the recount margin are tied. If the City of Northglenn Council Member Ward 2 contest remains tied after the recount, per Colorado State Statute 1-11-102, a lot drawing will be conducted by the Adams County Canvass Board to determine which candidate will be elected. If Byers School District RE-1J Ballot Question 3B remains tied after the recount, per Colorado State Statute 1-11-102.5, it will be considered to have failed.

Four of the contests are shared with one or more counties, including Arapahoe, Douglas, Weld and Morgan, meaning that all counties must certify the election results before recounts can begin. Adams County is working with these counties to set a single date for all recounts. Mandatory recounts must be completed by Dec. 7.

For a recount to be triggered, the difference in votes must be less than or equal to one half of one percent. Visit www.adamsvotes.com for more information.

Flag
Posted on: November 4, 2016

Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered Monday

Gov. John Hickenlooper ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Monday, Nov. 7, on all public buildings statewide in memory of Cimarron Hills Firefighter Jermaine Frye. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset.

Fall Back
Posted on: November 3, 2016

Fall Back

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov 6. Don't forget to turn your clocks back an hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

Posted on: October 26, 2016

Eastbound I-76 at 96th Ave. to Close Overnight Sunday

Denver Metro Colorado/CDOT Region 1 - Adams County – Starting at 11 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 30, crews will temporarily close eastbound Interstate 76 between 96th Avenue and 104th Avenue to all traffic overnight in order to remove an overhead sign structure. 

Posted on: October 24, 2016

Revised Ordinance for Animal Management

The Community and Economic Development department is introducing modified language to update and improve the county's Animal Management ordinance. As with the current policy, and if approved, these modifications will only impact residents in unincorporated Adams County. Residents who live in a municipality should continue to consult the policies in their city or town. These proposed changes will be presented to the Board of County Commissioners during public hearing on November 15 at 9:30 a.m. at the Government Center in Brighton.

Casandra Bossingham
Posted on: October 17, 2016

Adams County Hires New Fair and Special Event Manager

The Adams County Parks and Open Space Department hired Casandra Bossingham as the new fair and special event manager. In this position, Bossingham will plan and implement large-scale events as well as manage the parks facilities within Adams County Regional Park.

Posted on: October 17, 2016

FREE Legal Clinic at the Adams County Justice Center

The 17th Judicial District (Adams and Broomfield Counties) and 17th Judicial District Access to Justice Committee is offering a free legal clinic, with attorneys available to answer questions on various areas of law, at the Adams County Justice Center on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016.

Posted on: October 14, 2016

Power Outage Causes Hazmat Response in Commerce City

A power outage around noon on Friday at the Suncor plant in Commerce City triggered an automatic shutdown during which dark smoke was released from the plant.

Adams County Sheriff, South Adams County Fire Department, Commerce City Police, the Denver Fire Department, and other agencies assisted in the situation. Power was restored around 2:30 p.m.

Posted on: October 13, 2016

2016 Leaf Collection Event

In honor of America Recycles Day, Adams County and the cities of Brighton and Westminster are hosting a free leaf collection event for residents to drop off fallen leaves.

Residents may recycle collected leaves at two locations, and they are encouraged to use large leaf paper bags available at Home Depot, Ace and garden stores. Collected leaves will be recycled into compost.

Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Brighton Wastewater Treatment Plant
325 N. Kuner Road, Brighton, CO 80601

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Rain Barrel Program Workshop
Posted on: October 12, 2016

Rain Barrel Workshops

Sustainable Adams County has partnered with CSU Extension to educate Adams County residents on rainwater collection systems. This is an opportunity for residents to learn the facts, become familiar with the environmental benefits of rain harvesting, and leave armed with the tools and knowledge to become a successful contributor to conservation in Adams County. The $50 registration fee covers the educational workshop and a free rain barrel kit. A limited number of registrations are available; one rain barrel per household will be distributed.