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Posted on: May 15, 2023

Jefferson County Wants Your Input on Allocating Stadium District Funds

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The Metropolitan Football Stadium District (MFSD) refund project is set to make a significant impact on the lives of youth in Jefferson County. With $1.1 million in funds to be distributed, there are many great opportunities for funding youth activities. ...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Jeffco Property Value Appeals Due by June 8

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Jefferson County property owners should have received a Notice of Valuation in the mail reflecting an update in property value. If you believe the Jefferson County Assessor’s Office incorrectly valued or classified your property, you can file an...

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Posted on: May 18, 2023

Read our latest Engage Jeffco enewsletter

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Read the Engage Jeffco May Issue to find out about county news, community events, classes, health and safety tips, announcements and much more!

Our ongoing goal is to make Engage Jeffco a great resource for citizens to stay updated on county news, importan...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Area Partners Protect 2,000+ Acres of Mount Tom Conservation Corridor

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The once-in-a-generation, $25 million investment will support wildlife and catalyze future outdoor recreation opportunities near Denver

On April 11, The Conservation Fund, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), Jefferson...

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Posted on: April 26, 2023

Breaking Ground in Wheat Ridge: The Ives

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On April 25, the Jeffco Commissioners, along with many city and county partners, broke ground in Wheat Ridge on The Ives.  

A 50-unit community housing those earning 30-60% AMI with half of the units subsidized by Foothills Regional Housing to hou...

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Posted on: May 1, 2023

Fresh Start Event to Resolve Active Warrants in Jefferson, Gilpin Counties

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People with active warrants for non-violent, low-level misdemeanor and traffic charges in Gilpin or Jefferson counties will once again have an opportunity to resolve their case without arrest as Colorado’s First Judicial District hosts its fourth Fresh St...

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Posted on: April 11, 2023

Nominations Being Accepted for Jefferson County’s Sustainability Awards

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The Jefferson County Sustainability Awards are held annually to acknowledge and celebrate environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts made by organizations, employees, students, and residents in Jefferson County. Community members are encouraged ...

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Posted on: April 25, 2023

Seven More Years of Searchable Records Added to Public Database

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The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office has added all 2005-2011 records to its online, searchable database. The 957,000 records uploaded today include over 4.2 million images that range from marriage certificates to real estate records.“Expanding online acces...

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Posted on: April 12, 2023

Jefferson County Awarded Grant to Install EV Charging Stations

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Charging your electric car in Jefferson County is about to get a little easier. The county is installing new electric vehicle charging stations at popular Jefferson County parks. Some of the stations will also provide additional charging for county vehicl...

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Posted on: March 28, 2023

Jefferson County Coroner’s Office Receives IACME Accreditation

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The International Association of Coroners and Medical Examiners (IACME) recently announced that the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has received accreditation from the association.The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office self-submitted to this process for ...

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Posted on: March 23, 2023

Commissioners to Host Telephone Town Hall on March 29

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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners will host a Telephone Town Hall on March 29 at 6 p.m. In this state of the county style town hall, the commissioners will recap 2022 projects and discuss 2023 initiatives.

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Posted on: March 22, 2023

Jefferson County Transfers 20 Acres to Westernaires

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Jefferson County has transferred 20.69 acres southeast of the Jeffco Fairgrounds to the Westernaires, an organization that has served area youth since 1949.  This transfer gives the Westernaires a permanent home on property they have used for the...

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Posted on: March 9, 2023

Jefferson County Seeks Community Input on Plan Updates

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Jefferson County is moving forward with a major initiative to update the county’s Comprehensive Master Plan, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan’s Evacuation Annex, Transportation Master Plans, and Land Use Code.At ...

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Posted on: March 13, 2023

Jefferson County Supports 12 Organizations with Food System Grants

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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners recently approved $350,000 for food support. These funds are in addition to $1.7 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding approved in 2022 for food security efforts in Jeffco.The additional ARPA fundin...

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Posted on: January 11, 2023

Joe Kerby Joins Jefferson County as County Manager

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On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners announced it has hired Joe Kerby as county manager. He will report directly to the Board of County Commissioners and takes over the role on March 20, 2023.

“With his experience in local gover...

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Commissioner Kerr — Helping Those In Need

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2023 began like 2022 ended, with severe cold weather and temperatures. In fact, Denver tied a 38-year-old cold record at the end of January. 

With those kinds of temperatures our most vulnerable constituents are threatened and for those that don&a...

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Posted on: February 15, 2023

Protect Your Family, Jeffco Community by Recycling Household Hazard Waste

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From under the kitchen sink to the shelves of the garage, household hazardous waste can readily be found in most residences. 

Household hazardous waste (HHW) is any chemical or product that can cause serious illness or pose environmental or health...

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Posted on: January 24, 2023

ACAP and Jefferson County Sign Ground Lease for Aeronautical Development at RMMA

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American Corporate Airport Partners (ACAP) has inked a long-term lease with Jefferson County to develop 30 acres for business aviation use at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) in Broomfield. The airport, just 15 miles north of downtown Denver and ...

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Posted on: December 20, 2022

Commissioners Approve Jefferson County's Climate Action Plan

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The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners approved the county’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) on Dec. 20. Jefferson County’s Climate Action Plan will address greenhouse gas emissions and help the Jefferson County community adapt to the effects of climate ch...

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Posted on: January 10, 2023

Jefferson County Elected Officials Swearing-in Ceremony

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Newly elected and reelected Jefferson County officials were sworn in at the county’s swearing-in ceremony on Jan. 10, 2023. The ceremony was held in Hearing Room One at the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway....

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Posted on: September 21, 2022

Jefferson County receives $1.1 million from Metropolitan Football Stadium District

County Commissioners receive a check from the Metro Football Stadium District

On Sept. 20, 2022, representatives from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District (MFSD) presented a check for $1.1 million to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners.

The funds stem from the sale of the Denver Broncos franchise and Jefferson County&...

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