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Kraft-Tharp Talks TABOR

Having lived in Jefferson County for 24 years, I know firsthand our quality of life is unparalleled. We have a reputation as a wonderful place for all to thrive. However, the quality of services the county provides to residents and local businesses come a...

Fighting the Opioid Epidemic in Jefferson County and Colorado

Many of us have known friends or family members who struggled with opioid addiction. Some received treatment and recovered. However, for far too many, the results can be tragic.  

In Jefferson County alone, drug-related overdose deaths increased 5...

Commissioner Kerr Speaks to the Importance of Mental Health

May 16 seems so long ago. It was the date the county moved to level clear. The six-foot physical distancing rule and all capacity restrictions were removed, and the county removed its mask requirement for indoor public spaces a few weeks later. We were en...

Jeffco Commissioners to Host Telephone Town Hall on May 17

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners (BCC) is hosting a telephone town hall on Monday, May 17 at 6 p.m. We will be calling 50,000 randomly selected phone numbers to participate, but you don’t have to wait to see if you are chosen.During this over-t...

Commissioners Highlight Local Businesses in Video Series

Jefferson County Commissioners Libby Szabo, Casey Tighe and Lesley Dahlkemper visited with business owners who are emphasizing public safety. These visits were filmed and a series of videos is now available on our YouTube channel.

The goal of the Jeffco Op...