Public Opinion Survey

A public opinion poll will be conducted to see how residents feel about a five-member Board of County Commissioners and whether we should establish a home rule charter commission was conducted by Ciruli & Associates. Click here to view the resolution.

The public opinion poll was conducted in May 2011 to gauge residents' interest in restructuring county government to establish a Home Rule Charter Commission and/or change from a three to five member board of commissioners. The results of the poll, conducted by Ciruli Associates, found more support for considering a board expansion than for pursuing home rule. The survey further showed the public to be closely divided on the issue of expanding the board, with nearly one-half saying they favored the opportunity to vote on the issue. Click here to view the survey results.

Through adopted resolution, the Board of County Commissioners authorized Adams County staff to take action to ensure the three to five member issue is referred to Adams County voters at the next possible election. Colorado Revised Statute mandates that this type of question may only be referred to the registered electors of the county at a General Election occurring each even-numbered year. The next General Election is Nov. 6, 2012.