Three County Clerks Debut First-of-Its-Kind Ballot Dropbox Ahead of November 8 Election
Posted on: October 7, 2022
Tri-Branded Dropbox To Serve All Three Counties; Voter Registration Event in Honor of National Voter Education Week
Clerks Joan Lopez of Arapahoe County, Josh Zygielbaum of Adams County, and Paul D. López of the City and County of Denver debuted a first-of-its-kind tri-branded ballot dropbox at Martin Luther King Jr. Library to the East Colfax neighborhood. As part of National Voter Education Week, the Clerks discussed the importance of civic engagement, drop box security, and providing accessible resources for voters. Residents met the Clerks and registered to vote on-site with support from county voter engagement staff.
Voter education is an essential component of the voter journey, filling the gap between registration and casting a ballot while helping voters – especially new voters – navigate the democratic process with confidence. However, the area has markedly fewer active registered voters compared to the state average.
Excluding uncharacteristically high turnout nationally in the 2020 election, just slightly over half of eligible Asian Americans and Latinos were registered to vote in the prior two federal elections nationally, with a persistent disparity as compared to white voters of 15-20 percent less in voter registration and turnout. However, once registered, people are more likely to take the next step and vote.
Adams, Arapahoe, and Denver Clerks want to ensure those who have interest in voting can cast a meaningful ballot in the November 8th election, and hope this historic ballot box will provide increased access to voting for residents of all three counties.
“The partnership between Adams, Arapahoe, and Denver for a drop box is a boon for all our voters. Ballot drop boxes are a safe, secure, and convenient way for residents to vote and to vote early,” said Josh Zygielbaum, Adams County Clerk & Recorder. “When residents vote prior to Election Day, we can start processing those ballots as soon we receive them. This ensures the timely release of preliminary results after polls close; something’s that’s especially important in elections like the 2022 General Election, where the ballot may be longer than in previous years.”
Clerk Joan Lopez of Arapahoe County said, “Voters trust ballot drop boxes because they’re sturdy, they’re video-monitored 24 hours a day and ballots are retrieved by bipartisan teams. This box has been serving Adams and Arapahoe voters for years, we’re glad Denver voters now have access to this convenient location as well.”
“The East Colfax community has been vocal in needing more resources to make their voices heard. Having this dropbox in a high traffic, accessible part of the community is a step toward the goal of making voting easy no matter where folks live,” said Paul D. López, Denver Clerk & Recorder. “While this dropbox doesn’t solve every problem, the Adams and Arapahoe Clerks and I are proud to continue working with the community to offer more secure options for folks across the metro area.”
Ballots for the November 8 election will be mailed to voters on Monday, Oct 17.
Posted on: July 29, 2024
Adams County Human Services Center Achieves Remarkable Reduction in Unfilled Positions
Adams County Human Services Center achieves remarkable reduction in unfilled positions
The Adams County Human Services Department is proud to announce a significant achievement in reducing its employee vacancy rate to an impressive 5.8%, far below the national average of 15% for the Human Services field. This remarkable reduction from a 25% vacancy rate five years ago and 20% as recently as January 2023 highlights the department’s dedication to creating a supportive and effective work environment.
Posted on: July 16, 2024
Governor Polis Orders Flags to be Lowered to Honor Slain Pennsylvania Volunteer Firefighter Chief Corey Comperatore
Comperatore lost his life protecting his family at the Trump rally in Pennsylvania
Posted on: July 15, 2024
Adams County Fair Schedule: July 31–Aug. 4
We’re two weeks out from the Adams County Fair! Don’t miss out on a variety of great activities for all ages July 31-Aug. 4 at Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton.
United Power Grandstand Events
Wednesday, July 31
Posted on: July 9, 2024
Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $21 Million in Open Space Grants
On Tuesday, July 9, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) awarded more than $21 million in open space grants for 24 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the spring 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the second half of the 2023 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.
Posted on: June 27, 2024
Adams County Students Awarded More Than $1 Million in Scholarships
Fifty-seven Adams County high school students were awarded scholarships totaling more than $1 million on Wednesday, June 26, through the Adams County Scholarship Fund. Adams County Commissioners introduced the Scholarship Fund in 2016, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education’s Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative.
Posted on: June 20, 2024
Adams County Launches Comprehensive Survey to Enhance Community Engagement and Service Delivery
Adams County Launches Comprehensive Survey to Enhance Community Engagement and Service Delivery
Adams County, in its ongoing commitment to serve the community with integrity and innovation, has embarked on a strategic partnership with Walker, a leading experience management consulting firm, to conduct a quality-of-life survey aimed at gathering actionable feedback from stakeholders and residents.
Posted on: June 11, 2024
Singer Thomas Mac Returns to Annual Stars & Stripes Event
The annual pre-Independence Day celebration at Riverdale Regional Park is back! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 3. Ward Electric presents a free evening in the park with country singer Thomas Mac, food, activities, and a spectacular fireworks display to honor America's independence.
"As we gather to celebrate Independence Day, we reflect on the freedoms and values that unite us as a community," said Emma Pinter, Chair of the Board of County Commissioners. "It's a time to honor our history and enjoy the spirit of togetherness that this holiday brings."
Posted on: May 20, 2024
Adams County Public Works Team Awarded Colorado Energy Office Community Accelerated Mobility Grant
The Adams County Public Works team is excited to announce they have been awarded the Colorado Energy Office Community Accelerated Mobility Grant. This prestigious grant, totaling $75,000, will be matched with $25,000 from the county, bringing the total project budget to $100,000. This funding will support our initiative to enhance short-trip solutions in Adams County.
Posted on: May 17, 2024
Colorado Air and Space Port Adds New Deicing Equipment for More Effective Winter Weather Servicing
Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP), which is owned and operated by Adams County, has added additional deicing capabilities to its services with the new arrival of Polar Aircraft Deicer’s Arctic Fox. CASP employees will complete a comprehensive training and certification program on aircraft deicing and follow strict protocol to operate the new equipment.
Posted on: May 15, 2024
Governor Polis Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff For Peace Officers Memorial Day
DENVER - Today, Governor Polis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in honor of the law enforcement and peace officers who died in the line of duty, as directed by President Biden.
President Biden’s proclamation reads:
