Area residents appointed to state boards and commissions by Gov. Polis
Gov. Jared Polis recently filled some board and commission seats with Jefferson County residents.
Rebecca Mitchell of Littleton was appointed Director of Compact Negotiations for the Colorado Water for the 21st Century Act. Mitchell’s job, according to the announcement, includes facilitating the talks and negotiations “within and between basins on water management, and encouraging collaborations with the community to find solutions to water supply issues. Mitchell’s term expires “at the pleasure of the Governor,” the announcement said.
Adam Fox, also of Littleton, was appointed to the Health Benefits Exchange Board. The board oversees the marketplace for health insurance. According to the governor’s announcement, Fox was appointed as the expert in health care services. Fox will also “serve as a representative of health care consumer navigation or assistance,” the announcement said.
Brent Larson of Arvada was appointed to the State Electrical Board. The board oversees the license and exams for electricians.
Join the kickoff of Together Jeffco at 3 upcoming open-house events
The Together Jeffco Plans and Regulations Update is ready to be unveiled to the public. Join county officials at a series of open house events Oct. 10-16 to learn more about the update.
“Together Jeffco is a two-year process which combines efforts to update the Comprehensive Plan, Transportation and Mobility Plan, Community Wildfire Protection Plan, Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Evacuation Annex, and the Unified Land Use Code,” the announcement said.
Learn more at the following open house events:
- Tuesday, October 10, 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Storyline Church, 14605 W. 64th Ave., Arvada
- Thursday, October 12, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Heritage United Methodist Church, 7077 S. Simms St., Littleton
- Monday, October 16, 1:00 – 3:00 PM | Boettcher Mansion, 900 Colorow Rd., Golden
Bring the kids. Spanish interpreters will be present. Accommodations can be made for people with disabilities by emailing Planning and Zoning three days prior to each event, PZRegRev@jeffco.us.
For more information, check out TogetherJeffco.com.
Other happenings around the county
- CSU Extension needs candy! The Colorado State University Extension needs candy for its upcoming annual Fall Family Fun Day at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. You can donate candy at the Fairgrounds/CSU Extension office lobby from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday until Oct. 18. Check out the Jeffco Fairgrounds Instagram account for more information.
- Mark your calendar for fall events in Wheat Ridge. Local Works and the city of Wheat Ridge announced fall events. These include:
- Localworks and Panorama Park Sustainable Neighborhood Block Party from 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. on Oct. 14
- Live Local Cruiser Ride with Wheat Ridge Theater Company from 5:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 20
- The Wheat Ridge Active Transportation Advisory Team (ATAT) is hosting a Candidate Forum on Oct. 26
- The City of Wheat Ridge is hosting this year’s Trunk-or-Treat on Oct. 29
- For more information, visit the Local Works community calendar at WeAreLocalWorks.org/Events.
- Meet the Women of JCSO. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Women of Law Enforcement Summit is 3 p.m.- 7 p.m. on Oct. 26 at the Sheriff’s Office 200 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden. Come learn about the women behind the badges and also the civilians who also work in the sheriff’s office. It’s a great opportunity to also learn about the various career options available to the women in county law enforcement. For more information, follow the JCSO Instagram page.