Arapahoe County Government: Weekly Newsletter Of The Arapahoe County Board Of Commissioners - September 17, 2021

Press release from the Arapahoe County Government:

September 17, 2021

Arapahoe County commissioners hear consultants’ updates on potential Tri-County Health reorganization

This week, the Arapahoe Board of County Commissioners (Board) hosted a study session to view preliminary information about the future of the Tri-County Health Department and the County’s relationship with the public health agency.

After Douglas County announced its intentions in mid-2020 to leave the 55-year partnership with Tri-County, the Arapahoe commissioners began internal discussions about possible next steps. These deliberations culminated in the hiring of Otowi Group, a public sector consultant, whose officials are compiling a multi-phase study that will lay out the County’s options. This week’s presentation was Otowi’s first chance to update the Board about its findings so far. -Read Full Article-

Arapahoe County is hiring for multiple human services positions and divisions

Come work for Arapahoe County Human Services, where we help build thriving communities. We’re currently hiring for positions in Community and Child Support and Child and Adult Protection Services. We are hosting a job fair on Saturday, Sept. 25. from 9 a.m.-noon at CentrePoint Plaza in Aurora. Learn more and register.

There’s no such thing as an “off year” election

From state and local ballot measures to city council and school board races across Arapahoe County, the 2021 Coordinated Election this November will decide issues and candidates that will shape your community’s future.

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Bike to work—and get breakfast burritos—on Wednesday, Sept. 22!

Arapahoe Road Trailhead
15200 E. Arapahoe Road, Centennial, CO 80112
6:30–11 a.m.

Arapahoe County Open Spaces is pumped up and ready to hand out breakfast burritos from Little Anita’s, bike bells you’ll actually want to use, coffee, snacks, and copies of the 2021 Explore Arapahoe Bike and Trails Map hot off the press! We’ll also have a bike mechanic on hand from Giant of Centennial. We celebrate the cycling community and thank you for enjoying our regional system of interconnected trails. We’ll see you there, and happy trails! Brought to you in partnership with the City of Centennial.

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Get ready for Treat Street

Come on out to the Arapahoe County Scaregrounds for a safe day of trick-or-treating and spooktacular family fun on Saturday Oct. 23. Featuring child and adult costume contests, live entertainment, petting farm, barrel train rides, bounce houses, lawn games and activities, beer garden for adults 21+, and so much more! Wear a costume and get in FREE. Get your tickets early at www.arapahoecountyfair.com/treatstreet

This press release was produced by the Arapahoe County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.