Commissioners Approve Resolution Opposing Proposition 102 

The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution opposing Proposition 102, which will go before voters statewide in November.

 

If Proposition 102 passes, judges could not release defendants on a personal recognizance bond to pretrial services supervision. Instead, defendants would have to pay money upfront to be released, resulting in longer jail stays and significant social and financial costs to defendants and taxpayers.

 
District Attorney Scott Storey and Jeffco Sheriff Ted Mink both testified in support of the county's resolution to oppose Proposition 102. Several other entities, including the Larimer County Board of Commissioners, the Colorado attorney general and chiefs of police, have passed similar resolutions.
 
To see the resolution regarding Proposition 102 and to view the county's position on three other ballot issues before voters this fall, visit the Jeffco State & Federal Legislation web page.

 

BCC Proclaims October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 

To recognize the seriousness of domestic violence and its affects on communities, commissioners proclaimed October to be Domestic Violence Month.
 
Jurisdictions and organizations across the nation are recognizing Domestic Violence Month, as part of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence's efforts to build awareness, alert people to available services and interventions, and encourage community responsibility for prevention. Representatives from several organizations, including District Attorney Scott Storey, Sheriff Ted Mink and Family Tree CEO Scott Shields, joined commissioners at the proclamation.
 
Family Tree, a Wheat Ridge-based nonprofit that serves adult and child victims of domestic violence, has seen an increase in women seeking the organization's domestic violence services. During its 2009-2010 fiscal year, Family Tree provided more than 7,400 nights of safe shelter to 248 women and 183 children.
 
"The need to address domestic violence is ever more important as it impacts our society as a whole" Shields said.
 
Many people are still affected by domestic violence, even though the nation strengthened its response to these crimes following the 1994 passage of the Violence Against Women Act.
 
"Domestic Violence is a serious crime that touches the lives of people of all ages, leaving a devastating impact on women, men and children of every background and circumstance," according to the BCC's proclamation.
 
For more information about Family Tree and its services, visit www.thefamilytree.org.

Other Actions

 

BCC Approves Contract for Asphalt Overlay Services
Commissioners approved a $1.7 million contract with Lafarge West, Inc., for asphalt overlay services on unincorporated county roads. Asphalt overlay improves the condition and extends the life of road segments where pavement is old and oxidized. Funding for services in 2010 is available in the 2010 Road & Bridge budget. Funding for services in 2011 is contingent upon the approval of the 2011 budget.
 
BCC Approves Purchase of Land Adjacent to Road & Bridge Shop
The county will buy the property at 13024 Parker Avenue in Pine for $300,000 for future expansion of the Schaffer's Crossing Road & Bridge Shop. The owners approached the county, seeking to sell the property, and staff felt it would be in the best interest of the county to acquire it.