Kristin Sullivan has been named director of the Adams County Community & Economic Development Department.
Sullivan joined Adams County in 2010 and has held various positions including Planning Manager, Economic Development Manager, Legislative Liaison, and most recently, Deputy Director of Community & Economic Development. Sullivan holds a bachelor’s degree in geography from Colgate University and a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from the University of Colorado Denver.
“We’re excited to appoint Kristin as director for one of our most important and visible departments,” said County Manager Raymond Gonzales. “She has a tremendous amount of experience in the department and knows Adams County inside and out. Kristin is the perfect leader to build upon our recent successes and will continue to innovate on behalf of county residents.”
Sullivan recently led a redesign of the county’s development review functions and the implementation of the E-Permit Center, which allows county residents and developers to apply for, review, pay for, and print out building permits from any computer or mobile device. Sullivan also managed redevelopment of the ASARCO Globe smelter on the border of Denver and Adams County, now the location of Crossroads Commerce Park.
Flags lowered to half staff on National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 — Flags shall remain lowered to half-staff, Friday, Dec. 7, 2018, in recognition of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Flags should be at half-staff for the entire day today, as proclaimed by President Trump.
This order stacks on the Dec. 1, 2018, order for President George H.W. Bush. Flags should remain lowered through Dec. 30, 2018.
Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former President George H.W. Bush
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide immediately for 30 days to honor former President George H.W. Bush and as ordered by President Trump. The former president died on Friday, Nov. 30, 2018 at the age of 94.
“President Bush lived each day with courage,” said Governor John Hickenlooper. “He never flinched from a tough decision, and every day as President brought honor and dignity to the office and the country. He left a lasting legacy on the importance of civility in politics.”
Homes for Hope Open in Adams County
Newly renovated homes to provide emergency foster care for children
Today Homes for Hope officially opened to provide emergency foster care for children in Adams County ages 0-18 for up to 30 days while alternative kinship home, foster home, or return to parent(s) options are explored. Two single-family homes have been renovated and will be utilized as part of this short-term placement program to improve foster and kinship care in Adams County.
Adams County Celebrates National Adoption Day
Projects 130 adoptions will finalized in 2018
Today, 14 children in Adams County welcomed a new start on National Adoption Day. A special celebration took place at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton. The Board of County Commissioners, Human Services Department, and the 17th Judicial District hosted the adoptive families. Adams County projects a total of 130 adoptions will be finalized by the end of the year.
Leaf and Pumpkin Recycling Event on Nov. 17
Adams County is partnering with the City of Westminster on a leaf and pumpkin recycling event on Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 a.m. to noon, at the fire training tower at 3851 Elk Drive in Westminster. All Adams County residents are welcome to bring old pumpkins and bagged leaves for free disposal. Contact pwright@cityofwestminster.us or 303.658.2201 with questions.
Adams County Commissioners Award $5.9 Million in Open Space Grants
Today, the Adams County Board of Commissioners awarded $5.9 million in open space grants for 20 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for this grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2018 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999.
The Open Space Advisory Board reviewed 20 grant applications this grant cycle, recommending the Board of County Commissioners to approve full funding for all of the applications. Today, 20 project grants were awarded totaling $5,953,384.50.
Commissioners End Temporary Moratorium
Adams County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution ending a temporary moratorium on local oil and gas permit applications in unincorporated Adams County. The temporary moratorium was approved on October 30.
In the original resolution, Commissioners stated they would revisit the issue of this temporary moratorium after the November 2018 election.
During public hearing this morning (11/13/2018), the Board voted 3-1 in favor of the resolution to end the temporary moratorium.
Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Thousand Oaks Shooting
Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 — Gov. John Hickenlooper today ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff on all public buildings statewide until sunset on Nov. 10, 2018, in honor of the victims of the Thousand Oaks shooting, and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump.
Commissioners Approve Temporary Moratorium on Oil and Gas Development
The Adams County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution adopting a temporary moratorium on local oil and gas permit applications. The moratorium is effective immediately and will remain in place through Nov. 30, 2018 for all oil and gas permit applications in unincorporated Adams County.
(Updated) Gov. Hickenlooper Orders Colorado Flags Lowered to Honor Victims of Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting
Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018 — Gov. John Hickenlooper has updated yesterday’s order to lower flags following the Presidential proclamation. Gov. Hickenlooper has ordered flags lowered to half-staff on all public buildings, until sunset on Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018, to honor the victims of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, and as proclaimed by President Donald Trump.
