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DENVER - Today, Gov. Polis ordered flags lowered to half staff on all public buildings statewide from sunrise to sunset on Friday, Dec. 20, 2019, to honor the passing of Assistant Chief Troy Jackson.
Chief Jackson passed peacefully on Dec. 16, 2019 after a battle with adenoid cystic carcinoma, a rare job-related terminal cancer. He was hired as a Firefighter in 1990 and went on to have an career in the fire service, promoting to Engineer in 1995; Lieutenant in 1997; Captain in 2005; Training Bureau Chief in 2015; and finally, to the rank of Assistant Chief of Operations in 2016. Chief Jackson stepped down in August of 2019 due to health reasons.
Chief Jackson is survived by his wife Lori, daughter Carley, son Covey and daughter-in-law Courtney.
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Adams County Introduces AdCo To Go Campaign
As part of its COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, Adams County has launched a new web resource for Adams County restaurants open for delivery and takeout: AdCo To Go.
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Colorado Master Gardeners
The Colorado Master Gardeners are still working and are happy to answer your questions while you’re home and looking at your yards and gardens even more than usual! Contact them via email. Virtual spring gardening classes are also available. Seating will be limited to 300 people.
Adams County and Maiker Housing Partners Announce COVID-19 Rental and Mortgage Assistance Fund Available to Adams County Residents
WESTMINSTER, COLO. (April 16, 2020) – As part of the COVID-19 emergency response and recovery strategy, Adams County, in partnership with Maiker Housing Partners, has created the Adams County COVID-19 Short-Term Rental and Mortgage Assistance Relief Fund.
Commissioners Approve $350,000 to Pursue Securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
At public hearing Tuesday, April 7, the Adams County Board of Commissioners approved $350K for County Manager Raymond Gonzales to pursue securing PPE for employees, short- and long-term care senior facilities, and potentially to assist frontline healthcare workers.
County Buildings Closed Through April 30
Adams County offices are closed through April 30. Human Services, Animal Shelter, and Colorado Air and Space Port will provide essential services. Sheriff, District Attorney, Coroner, and Justice Center will remain open until further notice.
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Adams County Introduces COVID-19 Response and Recovery Website
As part of a COVID-19 emergency management response and recovery strategy, Adams County launched a new website dedicated to providing key resources to support residents and businesses: adamscountycovid19.org. This strategy includes newly created Response and Recovery teams addressing business support, childcare for critical personnel, food security and basic essentials, housing stability, senior services, support for the unemployed and future workforce, and uninsured and healthcare access.
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County Suspends Interior Inspections of Occupied Homes
Due to COVID-19, Adams County has temporarily suspended interior inspections of occupied homes. This is necessary for the safety of county staff as well as those within these occupied spaces. We understand this will cause complications with moving projects forward; however, this is the best decision to help combat the spread of this virus and protect the community.
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Adams County Now Under Statewide Stay-at-Home Public Health Order
Adams County Now Under Statewide Stay-at-Home Public Health Order
Tri-County Health Department has rescinded its Stay-at-Home Public Health Order issued March 25, 2020. To ensure uniformity and avoid confusion for residents, Adams County is now under the state issued Stay-at-Home Public Health Order, which remains in effect through April 11.
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Playgrounds Closed at Adams County Parks
To ensure the safety of our community and staff, playgrounds at Adams County parks, including City View Park, Rotella Park, Twin Lakes Park, and Riverdale Regional Park, will be closed as of today, March 24. Residents may still enjoy walking paths, trails, and open spaces in Adams County, and we recommend continuing to practice social distancing of at least six feet from others while you recreate. Thanks for your cooperation and understanding during this time.
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County Buildings Closed to the Public Through April 19
Adams County is monitoring the ever-changing COVID-19 (coronavirus) landscape very closely and is in daily contact with health officials and various local and state agencies for updates and best practices. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment recommends closing places of business for 30 days to help slow down the spread of the virus. Following these recommended guidelines, Adams County Government offices are closed to the public through Sunday, April 19, as employees work from home.