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Due to likely extreme weather conditions this weekend, the free Water World COVID-19 Testing Site will be closed on Saturday, March 13, and Sunday, March 14. 

Brian Staley has been named Director of the Adams County Public Works Department.

Staley previously served for nearly three years as the Public Works deputy director and senior traffic engineer. He brings more than 22 years of organizational leadership experience to this position. Staley earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in civil engineering from the University of Colorado. He is also a registered professional engineer with the State of Colorado and achieved certifications as a professional traffic operations engineer and road safety professional. 

Governor Jared Polis recently announced the appointment of Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco to the Colorado Aeronautical Board (CAB), through Dec. 19, 2022.

The CAB assesses the state's aviation needs and makes recommendations to the Director of the Division of Aeronautics within the Department of Transportation. Tedesco will serve as a representative of a local government that operates airports on the eastern slope.

The International Association of Fairs and Expositions (IAFE) announced the launch of the first IAFE Ambassador Team. Kady Porterfield (Kittitas County Fair, WA), Lonna Breshears (Western Idaho Fair), and our own Courtney Cox were selected to serve on the team after a competitive selection process.

Join Tri-County Health Department tomorrow, March 4, 6 p.m., for a multi-language COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall. Hear from our public health professionals and community leaders, including Adams County Commissioner Eva J. Henry, to answer your COVID-19 vaccine questions. This town hall will be available in Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese.

Colorado has officially met the statewide goal of vaccinating 70% of all Coloradans aged 70 plus. Meeting this goal means certified businesses currently operating at Level Yellow allowances under the 5 Star Program can now operate with Level Blue allowances.

The Adams County Elections Department is hosting a second “I Voted” sticker design contest for Adams County students. The first design contest drew nearly 50 entries from students ranging from kindergarten to college level, and four stickers were chosen as winners and featured in the 2019 and 2020 elections.

In addition, a new Spanish category has been introduced this year. The winning design of this category will be available at in-person voting locations throughout the 2021 and 2022 elections.

Governor Jared Polis announced today a large-scale vaccination clinic will open at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City in the coming weeks. The site will eventually ramp up to administer 5,000 to 6,000 vaccinations daily, as supply allows. Ball Arena in Denver will also have a vaccination clinic in the coming weeks. To learn more about current and future phases of eligibility, visit the CDPHE website.

We are coming up on five years since the approval of the District Plan, a joint plan adopted in 2016 by Adams County and the City of Brighton focused on the south Brighton agricultural area, now called Historic Splendid Valley. This award-winning plan was put together in response to ongoing public support for preserving valuable farmland and heritage, building on policies laid out in previous land use, and open space plans spanning more than 20 years.

The many action items in the District Plan fall under one of three overarching goals:

Due to inclement weather, and with the safety of residents and county employees in mind, County Manager Raymond Gonzales has delayed the opening of county buildings until 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, including the offices of District Attorney, Justice Center, Probation, and Sheriff. The vaccination clinic at the Government Center will open at 8:30 a.m.