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Douglas County Government News - July 27, 2023
Government and Politics
July 28, 2023
From: Douglas County GovernmentPreventing suicide, together
Commissioners announce suicide prevention grant beneficiaries
We’ve all been affected by loss due to suicide. Together, that’s changing in Douglas County. The Board of Douglas County Commissioners in July announced seven beneficiaries of suicide prevention grants, totaling a $1.37 million investment in suicide prevention in Douglas County over the next three years.
Make memories at the 2023 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo
Are you still looking for one last taste of summer fun before the kids head back to school? Get your tickets now to the 2023 Douglas County Fair & Rodeo, packed with fun for every member of your family.
7 p.m. Friday, July 28: Concert featuring Randy Houser and Chase Bryant. Drone show at intermission.
All day, Saturday, July 29: BBQ Rib Challenge
11 a.m. Sunday, July 30: Farm to Table lunch
Family Fun: Throughout the entire Fair & Rodeo, enjoy classic and new carnival rides, games and entertainment for two full weekends! The kids will love our petting zoo, Top Hogs show, Discovery Ranch, Stick-Horse Rodeo, free pancake breakfast, and more!
If you’re looking for a special experience for your child with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, check out the Exceptional Rodeo at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 30, which is free for fairgoers to attend.
The 2023 Fair & Rodeo wouldn’t be complete without the great Western tradition of PRCA Rodeo. Get up close as professional cowboys from every corner of the U.S. come together to rope, wrangle and hold on for 8 seconds. Tickets for the PRCA Rodeo weekend, Aug. 3 – 6, are on sale now. Get your tickets early. Prime-time rodeos tend to sell out.
Help shape your future in Douglas County by telling us what you need. Join your Board of Douglas County Commissioners for listening sessions in July and August. Read More.
Plant your legacy at Challenger Park
Volunteer to help plant trees and clean up the Cherry Creek Trail at a volunteer event from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 19. Read More.
Seven appointees sought for the new Douglas County Water Commission – charged with creating the 2050 Comprehensive Douglas County Water Plan. Read More.
New program offers opportunity in public works
We are excited and honored to congratulate this group of apprentices who just completed Douglas County’s inaugural Apprentice Equipment Operator Program.
Like many of you, we’re competing for the same limited pool of employee candidates – especially in trades and labor. To reach a new demographic of employee candidates, we created an entry-level Apprentice Equipment Operator position and related apprenticeship program.
No experience is necessary to start, and Douglas County pays for training that gives the apprentices an opportunity to get their Class B License – a key to promotions and an increase in salary. The goal is not to just recruit new employees to fill vacant positions, but to provide an environment where they want to learn, grow, and create a career.
These critical positions operate a variety of equipment to keep our roads both clean and safe. Know someone who might be interested? View jobs online.
Watch this month's Live Town Hall to learn more about the update to the County's facility rental policy. Watch Online.
Thanks to your continued generosity as part of the countywide “Handouts Don’t Help” campaign, a $2,500 donation was presented to the Homeless Engagement, Assistance and Resource Team (HEART). Read More.
What do you love most about visiting one of Douglas County’s parks? Let's celebrate parks this month. It's Parks and Recreation Month in Douglas County. Read More.