Adams County CoVid-19 Response and Recovery

Five County Races Within Recount Margins

Archive
Posted on: November 17, 2017

According to unofficial election results of the 2017 Coordinated Election, five contests are within recount margins. They are:

  • City of Aurora Council Member At-Large (second position)
    • Dave Gruber (13,552)
    • Tom Tobiassen (13,505)
       
  • Bennett Fire Protection District No. 7 Ballot Issue 4D
    • Yes/For (877)
    • No/Against (873)
       
  • Byers School District RE-1J Ballot Question 3B
    • Yes/For (258)
    • No/Against (258)
       
  • City of Northglenn Council Member Ward 2
    • Joyce Downing (642)
    • Danielle Henry (642)
       
  • Wiggins School District RE-50J Board of Education at Large (second position)
    • Dale E. Flemming (297)
    • Mike Miller (298)

Before election recounts can begin, a risk-limiting audit must be completed, followed by a canvass of the election to certify the results.

“We have been monitoring the closeness of these contests since election day,” said Stan Martin, Adams County Clerk and Recorder. “Local contests are just as meaningful as federal elections and the closeness of these contests shows that your vote really does matter.”

Two of the contests within the recount margin are tied. If the City of Northglenn Council Member Ward 2 contest remains tied after the recount, per Colorado State Statute 1-11-102, a lot drawing will be conducted by the Adams County Canvass Board to determine which candidate will be elected. If Byers School District RE-1J Ballot Question 3B remains tied after the recount, per Colorado State Statute 1-11-102.5, it will be considered to have failed.

Four of the contests are shared with one or more counties, including Arapahoe, Douglas, Weld and Morgan, meaning that all counties must certify the election results before recounts can begin. Adams County is working with these counties to set a single date for all recounts. Mandatory recounts must be completed by Dec. 7.

For a recount to be triggered, the difference in votes must be less than or equal to one half of one percent. Visit www.adamsvotes.com for more information.

Posted on: April 19, 2024

Recycling in Adams County is Easier This Earth Day

Residents can celebrate Earth Day by signing up for recycling at their homes, a service now available in all parts of unincorporated Adams County.

In February, the Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) unanimously approved an ordinance that requires all trash collection providers operating in unincorporated Adams County to offer curbside recycling services to their residential and commercial customers. The ordinance does not mandate what trash providers can charge for recycling services paid by the resident or business.

Posted on: April 11, 2024

Adams County Announces Concert Lineup for the 120th Anniversary of the Fair

Nate Smith, with special guest Kassi Ashton, will kick off the Adams County Fair with a concert on Wednesday, July 31, at 8 p.m., in the United Power Grandstand. This free concert is sponsored by Your Front Range Toyota Stores.

On Thursday, Aug. 1, ERNEST, with special guest Jon Langston, will perform on the United Power Grandstand at 8 p.m., following Professional Bull Riding (PBR) at 6 p.m. Thursday is also 4-H appreciation night, and $4 from each ticket sold will benefit Adams County 4-H. The evening is sponsored by Brannan Aggregates.

Colorado Curated Story - USS Colorado
Posted on: March 27, 2024

Adams County Partners with History Colorado to Develop Colorado Curated Story: USS Colorado

In 2023, when Adams County unveiled the Adams County Veterans Memorial – a replica of the USS Colorado – at Riverdale Regional Park, Adams County residents with ties to the renowned vessel donated items to honor the lives of veterans. Among the objects received by Adams County were letters, photographs, and artifacts that told the story of life aboard the USS Colorado. 

Posted on: March 26, 2024

Colorado Air and Space Port Receives State Grant to Rehabilitate Ramp and Taxiway Areas

Colorado Air and Space Port (CASP) is receiving a $500,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) Aeronautics Division to perform pavement rehabilitation work on some of CASP’s most heavily used taxiways and ramp areas. Adams County is providing $55,555 as the local grant match toward the work with a total project cost of $555,555 in a 90/10 partnership.

On Tuesday, March 26, the Adams County Board of Commissioners (BoCC) applauded the grant in Public Hearing.

Half-Staff Flag
Posted on: March 7, 2024

Governor Polis Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Eagle County Paramedic Steve Zuckerman

COLORADO - Governor Polis ordered flags to half-staff on Sunday, March 10, 2024, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Steve Zuckerman, an Eagle County paramedic who passed away responding to a backcountry rescue call in Vail on Friday, February 23, 2024. Flags are being lowered in Zuckerman’s honor on the day of his memorial service.

Steve Zuckerman worked as ski patrol for Beaver Creek for over 25 years. He became a part-time paramedic in 2008, before becoming full-time in 2013.