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Gratitude Goes Beyond One Day a Year

By definition, gratitude means “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.”

It’s hard to believe another Thanksgiving is just a few days from now. How did 365 days go so quickly? Many of us will be traveling t...

TABOR, ARPA and Developing the Jefferson County Budget

Op-Ed Authors: Commissioners Tracy Kraft-Tharp, Andy Kerr, Lesley Dahlkemper

For some, the county budget may seem like nothing more than a thick pile of indecipherable numbers, detailed charts and spreadsheets. For us, it captures the community’s...

Three Jefferson County Initiatives in November

Jefferson County has put forth language for three ballot initiatives for the election this November. Ballots were mailed starting October 17. 

1A: the ballot initiative “debruces” all nonproperty tax revenue sources. Debrucing ...

Jefferson County receives $1.1 million from Metropolitan Football Stadium District

Representatives from the Metropolitan Football Stadium District (MFSD) on Tuesday presented a check for $1.1 million to the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners. 

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

Working to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Take a drive in Evergreen, Conifer or Pine and you’ll easily see how the majestic views, mountain lifestyle and nearby trails continue to attract many to our area.  Driving along these narrow back roads also make the area’s fire risk quickly evid...

Helping Kids Succeed on their “Paths”

If the summer-ending-and-school-starting ritual makes you anxious, you aren’t alone. Our children are headed back to school and Jefferson County Government is proud to do our part to not only help our children succeed in their early education pa...

Dahlkemper Participates in NACo Opioid Panel

At last week’s NACo Annual Conference, held in Adams County, Colorado, County Commissioner Lesley Dahlkemper, along with other key leaders across the nation, participated in a panel to discuss “County Opioid Litigation Wins and Plannin...

Commissioners Announce Scientific & Cultural Facilities District 2022 Tier III Grant Awardees

At the July 19 Board of County Commissioners’ Staff Briefings, Kendal Zimmermann, Program Officer, Scientific & Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), and Ron Isaacson, Cultural Council Chair, presented the funding recommendations for the 2022 SCFD &...

Jefferson County Working to Reduce Wildfire Risk

Take a drive in Evergreen, Conifer or Pine and you’ll easily see how the majestic views, mountain lifestyle and nearby trails continue to attract many to our area.  Driving along these narrow back roads also make the area’s fire risk quickly evid...

18 Months in Office: What I’ve Learned

As a county commissioner, I work to listen to as many people as possible and go to where they are. Government can be intimidating to many people as they may feel there isn’t an easy, comfortable way to be heard, and they sometimes won’...

GROC Conference Starts Discussions on How Best to Fight the Opioid Epidemic

The Gateway to the Rockies Opioid Council (GROC) hosted a conference on June 23, 2022, to start the discussions with stakeholders and the community about what the historic settlement dollars from major drug manufacturers and distributors mean for our regi...

Sustainability: Working Together for the Future

Jefferson County has made a commitment to its constituents to make decisions that protect the economic, social, and environmental health of the community. Making decisions and taking action that is sustainable recognizes the "big picture" and ta...

County vs. Household Budgets: The Same Right?

As commissioners we receive, and encourage, citizens to contact us with their concerns and questions regarding the county. As we have been sharing with you, our businesses and community groups, Jefferson County is facing significant budget challenges. As ...

Community Budget Forums – Jefferson County Needs Your Input

It’s critical that your voice be heard. What are your needs and priorities? Which county services matter the most to you? As part of our community outreach on the budget, we are hosting Community Budget Forums in April and May. These meetings will be in-p...

What Jefferson County Funding Challenges Mean to You

Jefferson County has a reputation as a wonderful place to live, visit, and conduct business. However, the quality services the county provides to residents and local businesses come at a cost. Despite General Fund reductions in 2020 and 2021, the county i...