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Layers
Territory
- officials recorded 4
- partly recorded 1
- nothing recorded 8
- GEOID
- 08001
- OCD-ID
- ocd-division/country:us/state:co/county:adams
- POP
- 554,668 (2025)
- CENTER
- 39.8736, -104.3379
- SOURCE
- census tiger
Government of Adams
Bodies, seats, agencies and services that belong to Adams itself. Jurisdictions inside it are listed separately below.
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Since 2026
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–Commissioner District 1 (Chair)No current holder recorded
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Since 2026
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Since 2026
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Organization 23
Departments
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Valuing all real and personal property within the county for tax purposes
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Board of County Commissioners Legislative
Five-member elected governing board of Adams County
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Budget & Finance Department Finance
Accounting, payroll, procurement, contracts, and expense management for all county departments
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Maps, elections, marriage licenses, motor vehicle titles, document recording, and voter registration
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Public-use general aviation airport and FAA commercial spaceport owned by Adams County
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Information link between Adams County, communities, residents, and media
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Planning and community investment through partnerships with neighborhoods, businesses, and agencies
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Social equity and justice initiatives to elevate people, improve systems, and strengthen neighborhoods
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Establishing cause and manner of death as mandated by Colorado Revised Statute
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General counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, and county departments
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Implements policies and priorities of the Board of County Commissioners and oversees day-to-day operations
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17th Judicial District prosecution, community safety and criminal justice
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Construction, renovation, building maintenance, landscaping, vehicle fleet, and recycling/sustainability
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Immunizations, disease prevention, health education, environmental health inspections, and emergency preparedness
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Programs and services for individuals and families including SNAP, Medicaid, and Colorado Works
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Network management, software development, cybersecurity, and data analytics
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Emergency preparedness and environmental risk management
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County parks system, open space, Riverdale Regional Park, fairgrounds, trails, and cultural arts
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Recruitment, testing, selection, salary and benefit administration, and policy enforcement
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Public Works Department Public Works
Transportation and drainage systems for safety and welfare of residents
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Animal sheltering, adoption, low-cost vaccinations, and microchip clinics
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Law enforcement, emergency response, detention management, and community programs
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Property tax collection, county fund management, and foreclosure oversight
Within Adams
Each of these governs itself. Counts are that jurisdiction's own records.
- jurisdictions
- 21
- agencies
- 43
- bodies
- 5
- officials
- 29
| Name | Agencies | Bodies | Officials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton | 12 | 1 | 9 |
| Commerce City | 6 | 1 | 5 |
| Brighton | 6 | 1 | 6 |
| Northglenn | 6 | 1 | 9 |
| Federal Heights | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Adams 12 Five Star Schools | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adams County School District 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bennett School District 29-J | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Berkley | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Byers School District 32J | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derby | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mapleton School District 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| North Washington | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| School District 27J | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaw Heights | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sherrelwood | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strasburg School District 31J | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd Creek | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Twin Lakes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Welby | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Westminster Public School District | 0 | 0 | 0 |