District 1 |
Commissioner Henry has championed social justice through an investment of a modern facility, consolidating all human services agencies into the Pete Mirelez Human Services Center where residents can conveniently access services in a single location. She also championed the addition of community nonprofits and a partnership with the Adams County Treasurer to expand the services provided at the Human Services Center. The move to the current Human Services Center left a large building vacant. Commissioner Henry helped leverage a partnership to transfer the deed to Unison Housing Partners, now called Maiker Housing Partners. Renovations to this building will conclude in an affordable housing complex to meet the needs of tiered aging populations. Commissioner Henry currently serves on the following boards/committees: Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), Boundary Control Commission, Adams County Economic Development (Executive Committee), Housing Authority, and Airport Coordinating Committee. While Commissioner Henry’s children are now grown, she is a constant supporter of community involvement and continues her goal to develop opportunities to boost social justice, amplify opportunities, and protect families. |
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RALPH ANDERSON, 1973-1975 |
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H. L. PRATHER, 1925-1933 |
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W. F. DOSS, 1913-1917 |
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T. J. O’REILLY, 1906-1909 |
A.H. PACKARD, 1904-1906 |
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District 2 |
After serving honorably in the United States Navy, Commissioner Tedesco honed his craft as a Master Mechanic for 23 years. He is a member of the United Steelworkers Union and was elected president of United Steelworkers in 2005, a title proudly held until 2013. Commissioner Tedesco has been a consistent voice on the Board of Commissioners, influencing policy, strengthening proactive government, and protecting our vulnerable residents. He has championed Homes for Hope, an innovative program for emergency foster care for children in Adams County ages 0-18. Commissioner Tedesco also serves as vice-chair of the Former Foster Care Youth Steering Committee for the State of Colorado, where he shares process and program improvements to the benefit of all counties. Commissioner Tedesco currently serves on the following boards/committees: Mile High Flood Control District, E-470 Authority, Airport Coordinating Committee, Adams County Youth Initiative, Aurora Economic Development Board of Directors, Veterans Advisory Commission, and Aerotropolis Regional Transit Authority. Commissioner Tedesco works to foster regional partnerships to leverage economies of scale, secure infrastructure, and build sustaining relationships across the county and the state. Commissioner Tedesco also derives motivation from his former service with the United States Navy to garner support for the veterans in Adams County. His leadership was instrumental in securing funds for Veteran Service Officers in the state budget, as well as in the formation of the Veterans Advisory Commission to address and work cooperatively with other county boards, councils, and staff regarding veterans’ interests. These efforts continue to develop new working relationships for veterans, with veterans, and by veterans and their spouses with all other agencies within the county. |
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JERRY GRANT, , 1973-1975 |
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H.G. TIFFANY, 1917-1925 |
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MARK M. MORRIS, 1909-1913 |
FRANK PURSE, 1905-1909 |
FRED P. WATTS, 1902-1905 |
District 3 |
Elected to Westminster City Council in 2013, Commissioner Pinter served on the boards of the Youth Initiative of Adams County, Adams County Economic Development, and the Mile High Connects Advisory Board. She was selected as the “Woman of Metro North” in 2018 by the Metro North Chamber and the Colorado Women’s Chamber. Commissioner Pinter currently serves on the following boards/committees: Airport Coordinating Committee, North Metro Chamber Board of Directors, Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee, Metro Denver Economic Development Corp’s Board of Governors, and Tri-County Health Department Board. Commissioner Pinter believes we need more opportunities for everyone who lives in Adams County to have a chance to succeed and earn a good life. |
Commissioner Hansen was awarded a Gates Foundation Fellowship in 2011 to attend the Harvard Kennedy School’s State and Local Government Executive program, received an A+ rating in 2012 and 2013 from the Sunshine Review for transparency on the Adams County website, and was recognized by the Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation for his work in 2012 for promoting what is now Colorado Air and Space Port. Commissioner Hansen worked for numerous companies in the private sector in marketing and owned several small businesses. He received a Bachelor's degree in political science from Truman State University and a Master's degree in business administration from the University of Denver. |
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SAMUEL R. RIGG, 1927-1929 |
HARRY G. NUNEMAKER, 1923-1924 |
PETER J. OLESON, 1919-1923 |
R.G. WEBSTER, 1911-1919 |
A.M. PATTEN, 1907-1911 |
EDWARD FITZPATRICK, 1903-1907 |
WILSON R. SMITH, 1902-1903 |
District 4 |
Commissioner Steve O’Dorisio brings a wealth of information to his role in Adams County. He uses his experience in construction, his law degree from Denver Sturm College of Law, and private sector global management experience to guide issues in social justice, equity, and neighborhood prosperity. Commissioner O’Dorisio formerly served the people of Adams County as a Deputy District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District of Colorado where he prosecuted a variety of crimes and sought justice by balancing the interests of the victim, the community, and the defendant. He continuously strives to make sure vulnerable residents have opportunities and everyone has a voice. Commissioner O’Dorisio currently serves on various community boards/committees, including the North Area Transportation Alliance (NATA), Airport Coordinating Committee, North Metro Denver Small Business Development Center Advisory Board, East Colorado Small Business Development Center Advisory Council, Aerotropolis Regional Transit Authority, Metro Roundtable, and World Trade Center Board of Directors. When he is not bolstering regional connectivity, Commissioner O’Dorisio can be found innovating new strategies to retrofit historic neighborhoods with sidewalks and safe routes to school or guiding the successful adoption of policies to mitigate the impacts of growth and new development. As a former agent of justice, Commissioner O’Dorisio is a compassionate servant of equity in social justice issues. He has a passion for proactive code compliance that partners with neighborhoods and he works to ensure the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council meets the needs of our residents. Commissioner O’Dorisio is the first representative from District 4, which was created when the Board expanded to five members in 2015. |
District 5 |
Commissioner Mary Hodge is a Colorado native raised on the eastern plains of Colorado. She graduated from Idalia High School and then entered the University of Colorado at Boulder. At the end of her sophomore year, she married Richard Hodge, and they transferred to Colorado State College (now the University of Northern Colorado) where she earned a Bachelor’s in elementary education. Commissioner Hodge has had a varied work history. She taught first grade in School District 6 in Greeley; at a Montessori preschool in Glenwood Springs; co-owned and operated a small motel in Douglas, Wyoming; and worked as a union clerk for Yellow Freight Systems and as the office manager for Roadway Express, both in Aurora. Commissioner Hodge was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in 2000 and served two terms. She then was elected to the Colorado State Senate and finished her second term in 2016. Commissioner Hodge’s even keel and fiscal responsibility directly influence every decision made in the Adams County budget. Consistently data-driven and outcome-focused, Commissioner Hodge has used her experience to protect Adams County tax dollars and make certain beneficial outcomes reach both urban residents and the rural plains. Commissioner Hodge has maintained an equitable trajectory of projects for the eastern plains, the most notable being the pioneering of an innovative new gravel road mixture and technique. Another notable achievement driven by Commissioner Hodge was the designation and expansion of Colorado Air and Space Port. She was critical in championing this project, garnering political support and refining the county’s proposal to expedite the comfort and trust of our partners at Denver International Airport. Commissioner Hodge currently serves on the following boards/committees: Adams County Water Quality Association, Airport Coordinating Committee, Regional Economic Advancement Partnership, Brighton School District 27J Capital Fees Foundation, Highway 7 Coalition, Progressive 15, and South Platte Basin Roundtable. |
Commissioner Jan Pawlowski spent 14 years on the Brighton City Council and served eight years as the first female mayor in Brighton’s history. During her long career, her accomplishments included the creation of thousands of new jobs, construction of senior apartments, business and residential growth, the Platte Medical Center, Front Range Community College, Vestas Wind Energy, and the FasTrack to Denver. Commissioner Pawlowski was the first representative from District 5, which was created when the Board expanded to five members in 2015. She lost her re-election bid in 2016 to Mary Hodge. Commissioner Pawlowski is married to Norm Pawlowski, a retired Brighton High School teacher. They have two children and four grandchildren and have lived in Adams County for almost 50 years. She owned and operated Varsity Sports in Brighton for 30 years. |