Government & Legislative Affairs
Legislative Collaboration
Government & Legislative Affairs collaborates and advises the county manager, executive management team, Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, and department directors on matters related to regional importance such as federal and state legislation; federal, state and local regulation; homelessness; aviation-related matters; and governmental affairs with the county’s ten cities and towns, Aerotropolis, and surrounding cities and counties while maintaining and promoting the county’s position on a wide variety of public policy considerations.
Services & Principles
Policy Research
Research regional policy issues and provide background and context to ensure informed decision making.
Collaboration and Coordination
Broaden information sharing to internal, local, and regional audiences about activities and policy actions in the county and regional collaboration by maintaining and promoting the county’s position on a wide variety of public policy considerations.
Legislative Advocacy
Aligning county goals with regional initiatives as well as advocating for legislative changes that will benefit the constituents of Adams County is one of core activities this department provides to move the mission and vision of Adams County.
Our Priorities
Adams County is one of Colorado’s fastest growing counties with almost 500,000 residents. Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) projects this number is expected to almost double by 2040. The Regional Affairs Department helps foster a successful future for Adams County. Join the conversation today and help us plan for the future.
Current Regional Projects
Neighborhood Projects