Centennial seeks members for Election Commission
The City of Centennial is accepting applications to fill openings on the Election Commission, an advisory board that assists the Designated Election Official upon request, recommends redistricting and establishes election policies. Terms are for a three-year period. Meetings take place quarterly on the fourth Tuesday evening or on an as-needed basis at the Centennial Civic Center, [...]
Child Care assistance available to parents
Apply now for benefits to help pay for daycare costs Summer break is just around the corner and that can mean a steep rise in child care costs for families whose kids need weekday supervision when school is not in session. Arapahoe County’s Low-Income Child Care Assistance Program can help families with paying for child [...]
Incident closes justice center for two hours
Bags at courthouse contained personal items By Peter Jones Two suspicious bags that led to the evacuation of an Arapahoe County courthouse in Centennial on May 6 contained only personal items. The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office did not identify the bags’ owners, but said the backpack and gym bag were likely left outside the building [...]
Holen participates in national security forum
Arapahoe County Commissioner Bill Holen participated this week in the 60th Annual National Security Forum at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Ala. Holen was selected by the Air Force to attend the forum, which offers civilians a unique opportunity to engage in open and candid discussions with senior military and civilian leaders on national [...]
Coffman in trenches of military and business
6th District congressman digs in with DTC Chamber By Peter Jones U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman recalls a pivotal moment when he started to gain real appreciation for military sacrifice during wartime. It happened when Coffman’s father took the 14-year-old Coffman to Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center after the boy had been injured in a bicycle accident. [...]
County OKs agreement for oil industry
Companies can fast track drilling if they agree to new rules By Peter Jones In a state where carrots and sticks have been offered back and forth over oil exploration, Arapahoe County has again erred on the side of the carrot. Last week, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an agreement that will allow [...]
From Our Politician – Good news from Washington
By U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman Today I get to report something we don’t hear enough: good news from Washington. There is finally a bipartisan consensus in Washington that we need to end at least some of the political theater associated with the ongoing government spending negotiations. It is apparent to many – on both sides [...]
County begins issuing civil union licenses
Citizens interested in applying can visit Clerk and Recorder This week, the Arapahoe County Clerk and Recorder’s Office began issuing civil union licenses at its Littleton, Centennial and Aurora locations. Earlier this year, the Colorado State Legislature approved a bill that establishes civil unions in the state. The law went effect May 1. To apply, [...]
Gessler blasts Democratic elections bill
Secretary of state addresses South Metro Chamber By Peter Jones Although Colorado Secretary of State Scott Gessler came to the South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce to talk about his interactions with business, it was inevitable that the conversation would soon turn to his divisive positions on election matters. The elected Republican, who spoke to [...]
Coffman pushes end of Selective Service
Former Marine says draft registration has outlived usefulness By Peter Jones In some ways, U.S. Rep. Mike Coffman may seem like an unlikely advocate for dismantling the Selective Service System, the federal agency that facilitates the mandate that all U.S. men register for the draft upon turning 18. The Aurora Republican is a veteran of [...]
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