Get the latest news about what is happening in Arapahoe County Commissioner District 1
Thank you for your interest in Arapahoe County. I'm Commissioner Kathleen Conti and I represent District 1, which includes the communities of Bow Mar, Cherry Hills Village, Columbine Valley, Englewood, Littleton, Sheridan, portions of Centennial and unincorporated north Arapahoe County. This is your newsletter.
Commissioner E-News Connection is designed to keep you informed about Arapahoe County news and to build awareness of the many programs and services that are available to you as a resident of Colorado's First County. As always, your comments and feedback are welcome. Please email me at kconti@arapahoegov.com or contact my office at 303-795-4630.
And, please spread the word about this e-newsletter by forwarding E-News Connection to friends and family who live in Arapahoe County. Our goal is to connect and engage with the people who call Colorado's First County home.
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Meet Arapahoe County Commissioner Kathleen Conti
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How will you be safe in an emergency?
Help us help you stay safe by signing up for our Emergency Notification System, ArapAlert. This system enables 911 to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations such as severe weather, police activity, missing persons, unexpected road closures, evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods, emergencies and other important community news. The system will notify you through your preferred contact method, mobile, business phone, email or text. Sign up at www.arapalert.org. |
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The County’s Public Works and Development Department earned accreditation through the American Public Works Association, which recognizes public work agencies that go beyond national standards established by the industry.
Arapahoe County is the 137th agency to earn accreditation in North America, the eighth agency and first county in Colorado to receive this honor.
“The awarding of the APWA Accreditation shows we have dedicated ourselves to continuous improvement and excellence,” said Dave Schmit, who serves as director of Public Works and Development. “We are extremely proud to be the first County in Colorado to receive this honor. The heroes of this prestigious APWA award are the public works and development staff whose mission is to provide services and programs that contribute to making Arapahoe County a great place to live and work.”
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 Watch Commissioner and Planning Commission meetings from your computer
Arapahoe County offers live-streaming of Commissioner and Planning Commission meetings and post links to video recordings on our website to view at your convenience. To watch our meetings live, or to review video of past meetings, visit: http://bit.ly/ACGonair
It’s just another way Arapahoe County is trying to provide access to county services in a convenient and affordable manner to you.
Do you want to be notified when agendas are posted to our website? Sign up for news alerts at www.arapahoegov.com and click on Notify Me to receive notification of Arapahoe County news releases, agendas and more.
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Pet and Livestock Owners Cautioned About Rabies
The Colorado Department of Agriculture and Tri-County Health Department have confirmed that an alpaca in Douglas County has died due to a rabies infection. Pet owners are urged to check records to ensure rabies vaccinations are up-to-date. Livestock can also be infected with rabies and owners are encouraged to discuss the risk of rabies exposure with their local veterinarian.
“Rabies can spread from wild animals such as skunks, bats, raccoons and foxes to other mammals. There has been evidence of rabid skunks in the Denver metropolitan area since January. Rabies is a deadly disease and vaccination is the single best method to protect your pets and livestock. People can get rabies if an animal in their home or on their property gets sick from being bitten by a rabid animal,” said John M. Douglas, Jr., MD, Executive Director of Tri-County Health Department. Learn More >>
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Tri-County Health Department earns national accreditation
Tri-County Health Department, serves Adams, Arapahoe, and Douglas Counties and is the largest local health department in Colorado, achieved accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board, a national organization that recognizes health departments that meet national standards to ensure they provide essential public health services in their communities.
Tri-County was recognized for its strong quality improvement culture, for using evidence-based practices in their programs and for their strong relationships with community partners.
With 11 locations across three counties, Tri-County provides disease prevention and surveillance, healthy beginnings for moms and babies, tobacco and substance use education and works to ensure food safety, clean water and air.
To learn more about Tri-County Health Department, visit www.tchd.org |
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