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The Adams County Clerk & Recorder’s Office is seeking public input on Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) and 24-Hour Ballot Drop Box locations for the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

“Allowing time for public comment on our voting centers is a key part of our process,” says Adams County Clerk & Recorder Josh Zygielbaum. “We want to ensure all registered voters in the county have access to a variety of locations to cast their ballots.”

As of the latest census data collected in 2020, Adams County now qualifies under Section 203 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to provide language assistance and election-related materials to voters in both English and Spanish.

Adams County received an internal controls audit this week showing multiple areas of concern with the Treasurer’s Office operations, including:

Ameer Faquir has been named Director of Facilities & Fleet Management. Faquir will begin Feb. 16.  

“Ameer brings a wealth of knowledge on both the facilities side as well as the fleet management side,” said Alisha Reis, Interim County Manager. “His experience will help ensure we maintain safe, secure, and sustainable buildings for both our employees and our residents as the county continues to grow and more facilities and services come online.” 

Dr. Kelly Weidenbach has been named Director of Public Health Transition. Weidenbach will begin Feb. 28. 

Tuesday, Jan. 11, the Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously elected Commissioner Lynn Baca as board chair for 2022. Baca was elected to the board in 2020 and is serving her first term representing District 5.

The Adams County Elections Department would like to have new, custom “I Voted” stickers for the upcoming 2022 elections and is seeking talented Adams County residents and students to design them.

Jeff Kloska has been named Director of Colorado Air and Space Port. Kloska will begin Monday, Jan. 10.

“Jeff has an extensive background in aviation and business management, which makes him an excellent choice for this position,” said Alisha Reis, Interim County Manager. “There’s so much potential at Colorado Air and Space Port and we’re excited to have someone with Jeff’s experience help shape its future.”

On Tuesday, Dec. 7, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) awarded more than $10.5 million in open space grants for 20 projects thanks to the voter-approved Open Space Sales Tax. Funding for the fall 2021 grant cycle came from revenues from the first half of the 2021 Adams County Open Space Sales Tax, which was passed by Adams County voters in 1999, and in perpetuity in 2020.

The Adams County Veterans Advisory Commission (VAC) is hosting a naming contest for the new veterans’ memorial opening in Riverdale Regional Park in late 2022. This contest is only open to Adams County students 18 years old or younger.

“Remembering our veterans and recognizing those who gave the ultimate sacrifice are why this memorial is being built,” said Adams County Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, a U.S. Navy veteran and member of the VAC. “Engaging our youth in this process ensures those sacrifices aren’t forgotten.”