All active, registered Jeffco voters should have received their mail ballots and each of the county’s 36 secure drop boxes are open. Visit VoteJeffco.com for drop box locations as well as local TABOR notices and information about our security protocols. If you haven't received a ballot, contact our Elections team.

To receive ballot-tracking alerts by phone, email, or text, sign up for BallotTrax and we'll notify you when we receive your ballot and process it for counting. For additional updates on the Coordinated Election, sign up for our email list. In the meantime, here are the remaining key dates for your radar:

Due to a statewide shortage of truck drivers, Jefferson County Road and Bridge revised its Snow Removal Procedure for the 2021-22 winter season. We appreciate your understanding as we work through this staffing shortage. Community members are encouraged to work from home whenever possible on days where snowstorms affect the roads. Additionally, if you plan to visit a Jefferson County facility during snowy conditions, please visit www.jeffco.us prior to driving.

Jeffco taxpayers will soon receive a TABOR refund check in the mail, as required by the state’s Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights Amendment (TABOR). Jefferson County received approximately $1.5 million in property tax revenue above the TABOR property tax limit, so the county is required to give that money back to the taxpayers in 2021. Get more information on the Jefferson County website.

Serving on a volunteer board or commission is a great way for Jeffco residents to provide valuable input and make a positive impact.

Applications are being accepted for the following boards: Board of Review, Community Services Advisory Board, Equine and Agriculture Heritage Commission, Tri-County Workforce Development Board and the Wildfire Commission. Applications are due by Nov. 2. View all vacancies and apply.

Preparedness is key to staying safe and healthy this winter. Is your checklist ready for preparing your vehicle and home? Time to start making sure you have everything you need crossed off. Learn how to handle snow storms before and after they come your way.

On Oct. 7, the Jefferson County Public Trustee’s Office held its first online Foreclosure Sale. The online sale is more efficient, as the Public Trustee’s staff can conduct the sale virtually. It also opens the sales to national bidders. In-person sales only attracted local bidders.

See information about registering with GovEase if you're interested in bidding on a property at a future Public Trustee Foreclosure sale.

The tax lien sale is the final step in the Treasurer's efforts to collect taxes on real property. The tax lien sale allows taxing authorities to receive their budgeted revenues without having to wait for delinquent taxes to be collected. Delinquent taxes are sold, the property is not. Property owners have three years to redeem the tax lien before the investor is eligible to apply for a treasurer’s deed on the property. This year’s internet sale will be held Nov. 8-9. More information can be found on the Jefferson County Tax Lien Sale page.

Public Health Order 21-005 requires all county and municipal government workers to get tested for COVID-19 weekly or submit proof of full vaccination in order to report to work in person.

Public Health Order 21-004 requires all individuals ages two and older wear a mask in all indoor spaces at all county and municipal government buildings.

Each of these orders will remain in effect until Jefferson County has experienced at least twenty-one consecutive days in CDC’s moderate or low transmission categories.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office launched a new, interactive and user-friendly Disaster and Emergencies Guide to help residents prepare and plan for disasters. Volume One of the guide focuses on wildfires and encourages residents to “Be Your Own Hero” by preparing and protecting themselves and their property against wildfires. View the interactive wildfire guide for important information to help you learn to live with wildfires.

Mental health is just as important as physical health. Each year, during the first week of October, Jefferson County Public Health joins the National Alliance of Mental Illness, and participants across the country, to raise awareness of mental illness and share resources. Whether you're dealing with a mental illness or know someone who is, find resources for anxiety, depression, crisis and trauma and more on the Jefferson Center website.

This year, most families will receive a monthly payment of $250 to $300 per child, including those who have not earned enough money to be required to file taxes. It's essential this important benefit reaches eligible individuals who don't normally file income taxes and therefore may not automatically be receiving the credit. If you haven't submitted any information to the IRS in the last year, you can submit your information here.

The TRIAD Senior Safety Program will hold its monthly meeting on Oct. 26 at 1:30 p.m. in the training room at the District Attorney’s Office. Medicare expert, Liz Tredennick, will talk about the 2022 process and changes for the Medicare Open Enrollment period.

TRIAD of Jefferson County is built on a cooperative relationship between community members, the DA's Office, local law enforcement agencies, and senior service providers.

Electric vehicles continue to gain momentum. Battery technology keeps improving, charging infrastructure is expanding, and rebates and incentives help offset slightly higher prices. Before you make a decision to buy a new car, take a look at an electric. Electric for All helps navigate incentives and rebates to bring the price down.

Visit the Sustainability Commission website for more sustainability tips.

Teen marijuana use results in damage to a rapidly developing brain and can result in impaired cognitive function. The younger a person starts using marijuana, the more likely they are to use harmful substances later in life. Ask your teen questions like, “Does anything worry you about marijuana use at your age? What about addiction or messing with brain development?”

The best way to show your teen you care? Be there. Have a talk with your teen.

Having lived in Jefferson County for 24 years, I know firsthand our quality of life is unparalleled. We have a reputation as a wonderful place for all to thrive. However, the quality of services the county provides to residents and local businesses come at a cost.

As many of you know, we have been operating in a tight financial environment over the last several years. Our primary revenue source is property taxes, and it is limited in various ways based on state law called the Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR). TABOR continues to be a topic that many people struggle to fully understand and presents many challenges to the county budget. Read the full article.

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New parks have been added to the JCOS and Lyft partnership for rideshare discounts. Through Dec. 31, Lyft users can take advantage of a $2.50 reduction in their fare each direction with code JCOS2021 in the "rewards" section of the Lyft app. Discounts will be valid during park hours, seven days a week, to the locations listed on the website. Visit the JCOS website for locations and more information.

Jefferson County Human Services created a new comprehensive resource for community members, customers, partners, and team members. This guide includes detailed descriptions of Jefferson County Human Services programs, and each section highlights the range of services available. You will find an explanation of the program, who may benefit, and how to learn more.

The Jefferson County Human Services Foundation is excited to announce the launch of its new website. Stay up to date with families in the Jeffco Prosperity Partners (JPP) program and learn about community partners working together to break the cycle of poverty. Visit the new website to find out how you can support Jeffco families as they move out of poverty and achieve self-sufficiency.

The Colorado Startup Loan Fund provides loans and small grants to Colorado entrepreneurs and small business owners needing capital to start, restart, or restructure a business, and those who are not able to obtain a loan from traditional lenders. This is a revolving loan fund, meaning the dollars will be used to continue supporting new entrepreneurs as loans are repaid.

Jefferson County Planning & Zoning is currently working to update regulations related to wildfire. Jefferson County originally adopted the Wildfire Hazard Overlay District in 1976 and revisions have occurred several times to reflect best practices of the time. For more information and to view proposed changes, please visit the Planning and Zoning Regulation Updates web page.

Old Man Winter is knocking at the door again. As you begin raking leaves, cleaning out gutters and blowing out your sprinkler system, Jeffco Building Safety reminds you to clean your wood burning fireplace flue. A frequent cause of chimney fires is the ignition of creosote, a highly combustible by-product of wood fires that can be deposited on the lining of chimney walls. Annual inspection and maintenance of chimneys are important for reducing the risk of fire.

National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week is a call to bring together individuals, organizations, industry and tribal, state and local governments to raise awareness of lead poisoning prevention and reduce childhood exposure to lead. According to the CDC, approximately half a million U.S. children ages one to five have blood lead levels above the blood lead value at which CDC recommends public health actions be initiated. Learn how to stay protected from the harms of lead poisoning.

Are you a parent, guardian or caregiver interested in learning practical skills for building trusting relationships and having difficult conversations with youth about alcohol, marijuana, vaping and other substances? Register for free monthly parenting workshops being offered during the 2021-22 school year in English and Spanish. Workshops are sponsored by Jefferson County Communities that Care, Jeffco Public Schools and Jefferson County Public Health's Tobacco Prevention Initiative.

Women's Summit of the Rockies was created to empower, educate and uplift the women in our community with inspirational speakers and influential breakout sessions. All topics and tools will be exciting, relative and important to female professionals in the workforce today. We hope to see you on Tuesday, Nov. 16. View the event flyer or buy your tickets.

Colorado Gives Day is coming up on Dec. 7. Donations to CASA Jeffco Gilpin Counties can be pre-scheduled beginning Nov. 1. Help support and advocate for abused and neglected children.

Our Holiday Giving Tree program is underway. Sign up to support an abused or neglected child this holiday season. Email Alison Kimble to support the program.

Open your heart and home to pets in need as a Foothills Animal Shelter Foster Parent. Foster volunteers provide care and a loving, temporary home to an animal until it is ready for adoption. All supplies, including veterinary care, are provided by the shelter. Apply today on the Foothills Animal Shelter website.

Bring the whole family to Foothills Park & Recreation District’s BOO-rific Bash & Splash at Ridge Recreation Center on Oct. 29. This fun and affordable indoor trick-or-treating event allows children to dress in full costume, trick-or-treat among community business tables and enjoy fun activities. Kids $5, adults FREE, no registration required.

The West Metro Chamber is the regional chamber of commerce, serving businesses across Jeffco and hosts more than 120 networking programs a year. There are many opportunities to get involved. View the October schedule.