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Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half Staff To Honor Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld

Governor Polis ordered flags to fly at half-staff from sunrise until sunset tomorrow, February 25, 2025, to honor Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld.

"Today, I join many across the state to honor the life of Former Representative Rod Bockenfeld. I am thankful for Rep. Bockenfeld's commitment to his district and his thoughtful approach to his legislative work, including during his time at the Joint Budget Committee. My thoughts are with the Bockenfeld family and I hope they find comfort in their community during this difficult time." said Governor Polis.

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Jason Schultz Named Director of Information Technology & Innovation for Adams County

Adams County has appointed Jason Schultz as the new Director of Information Technology & Innovation (ITi). Schultz, a seasoned IT leader with more than 30 years of experience, has been instrumental in driving digital transformation, strategic planning, and operational excellence within the county’s ITi teams.

Previously serving as Interim Director and Deputy Director of ITi, Schultz spearheaded the development of the ITi department’s five-year strategic plan, which will transform the department into an IT service-delivery model that focuses on business and customer needs.

Adams County and Anythink Libraries Announce Search for Next Adams County Poet Laureate

Adams County Parks, Open Space & Cultural Arts (POSCA), in collaboration with Anythink Libraries, has begun the search for the second Adams County Poet Laureate for a two-year residency. Building on the impactful work of the inaugural residency, this program provides a local, recognized poet an opportunity to advance their art, advocate for literature and poetry in our communities, and serve as a public face for Adams County.

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Adams County Commissioners Award More Than $12 Million in Open Space Grants

On Tuesday, Nov. 19, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) awarded more than $12 million in open space grants for 21 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2024 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2024 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.