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The Adams County Fair is looking for volunteers for the 2019 event happening July 31 – Aug. 4. If you’re interested in volunteering, please download and complete the volunteer application and waiver. These items can be emailed to Courtney Cox or mailed to her at 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO 80601. The background check process may be completed via email through Caitlin Hoglund.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 — Gov. Jared Polis today ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all state owned facilities from sunrise on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, until sunset on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in honor of the passing of U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Will Lindsay.

Lindsay’s body will return to Colorado Springs on April 3, and the unit memorial service will be held April 9. 

Tri-County Health Department Opening Two Mothers' Milk Bank Donation and Outreach Centers

Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) is pleased to open two new Mothers’ Milk Bank Donation and Outreach Centers (DOC) in Aurora and Brighton. Mothers from the community can drop off their milk for mothers and babies in need at these centers.

DENVER (April 1, 2019) – The Regional Transportation District (RTD) is pleased to announce that the grand opening for the G Line, which will run through Denver, Adams Count

Chris Kline has been promoted to Deputy County Manager for People & Culture Services at Adams County.

Kline started with the county in 2006 as the Administrator of the Workforce and Business Center. He was elevated to Director of Human Services in 2012 and played a critical role in rebuilding his department’s – and the county’s – culture. Kline also oversaw the 2017 opening of the Human Services Center building in Westminster, allowing employees to serve residents in a modern and centralized location.

UPDATE: December SOT overpayment refund checks were processed by the State of Colorado for Adams County on March 20 and mailed on March 21. Visit their SOT overpayment refund page at https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/overpayment-refunds for more information.

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As part of the Voter Outreach Through Education (VOTE) Project, the Adams County Elections Department and Brighton High School teamed up for the school’s student council election in March.

County staff designed and prepared ballots for the school and supervised a Voter Service and Polling Center (VSPC) in the high school auditorium on Election Day.

Later that day, Student Government members came to the Elections facility to process their ballots.

Kristin Sullivan has been named director of the Adams County Public Works Department.

At a special public hearing today, the Adams County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution placing a temporary moratorium on new oil and gas facilities in unincorporated Adams County. The moratorium is effective immediately and will remain in place for six months or until further action by the Board.

The Board imposed the temporary moratorium due to Senate Bill 19-181 pending consideration in the Colorado General Assembly. The legislation changes the authority of local governments to regulate oil and gas development within their jurisdictions.