Gonzales Named City/County Manager of the Year
Posted on: February 12, 2019
Adams County Manager Raymond Gonzales was named Colorado City/County Manager of the Year at the annual Colorado City and County Management Association (CCCMA) Annual Conference in Glenwood Springs. Gonzales is the first county manager to win the award.
“I was flattered by the nomination and, when you consider all the great work underway across the state, I was blown away to be recognized by my peers,” said Gonzales. “This award is not only a highlight for me personally, but it also validates the innovative approach our professional staff and elected offices continue to introduce in the spirit of improved service delivery to our residents.”
Gonzales, a Brighton native, has served as county manager since April 2017. He also served as deputy county manager and neighborhood services director with Adams County. During his tenure as county manager, the Riverdale Regional Park Master Plan was adopted, Colorado Air and Space Port received a Site Operator’s License from the Federal Aviation Administration, and the county introduced “Homes for Hope,” which provides emergency foster care placement.
“Ray’s management style and leadership have created a collaborative atmosphere in Adams County that allows staff to work with each other and their municipal partners,” said Arvada City Manager and CCCMA Board Member Mark Deven.
Gonzales was nominated by Bennett City Manager Trish Stiles. The award recipient is decided by a vote of CCCMA members at the conference.
Posted on: August 10, 2016
Adams Hollow Disc Golf Course Grand Opening
Adams County Parks and Open Space will host a Grand Opening Ceremony on Friday, Aug. 12, 3:30 p.m., for Adams Hollow Disc Golf Course, located at the Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO 80601. The ceremonial “First Disc” will be thrown at 3:45 p.m.
Posted on: August 8, 2016
County Hires Oil and Gas Liaison
The Adams County Department of Community and Economic Development (CED) hired Chris Simmons to serve in the role of oil and gas liaison. In an effort to increase public outreach and provide administration of the county’s new oil and gas regulations, the Board of County Commissioners approved the addition of a full-time oil and gas liaison following a six-week moratorium on oil and gas development, which ended March 22, 2016.
Posted on: July 11, 2016
Construction Begins on North I-25 Express Lanes from 120th Avenue to Northwest Parkway/E-470
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) broke ground this week on the latest expansion of the I-25 Express Lanes project. The $97.5 million project is an extension of the Express Lanes project completed on I-25 between US 36 and 120th Avenue, which will add one tolled express lane in each direction from 120th Avenue to Northwest Parkway/E-470. Details regarding construction and toll information can be found here.
Posted on: July 6, 2016
Commissioners Add Evening Schedule for Public Hearings
With the goal of increasing citizen engagement and participation, the Adams County Board of Commissioners is adding one evening hearing per month for the duration of 2016. The first evening hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 2, at the Government Center, 4430 South Adams County Parkway, Brighton.
Posted on: June 22, 2016
County Wage Growth Leads Colorado
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.
Posted on: March 21, 2016
Commissioners Approve Amended Oil and Gas Regulatory Process
Ending a six-week moratorium on new oil and gas permit applications, the Board of County Commissioners today approved amendments to the county’s regulatory process by a 3-2 vote.
A vote on a separate amendment to revise the county's fee schedule to add new application fees for administrative use by special review application also passed on a 3-2 vote with the Board's direction to create a task force to provide recommendations on traffic impact fees as they relate to oil and gas production.
