Posts Tagged ‘Erik Hansen’

In one fell swoop Adams County has set back relations with the cities within its borders 20 years in a move that threatens to return more criminals to the streets instead of remanding them to jail.  The inability of the county government to properly control its finances now is set to harm the very citizens [...]

The Metro North Chamber of Commerce and MetroNorth Newspapers held their City Council Candidate Forum recently and while the event did not provide too much notable, there were some interesting comments by some of the candidates.  As much as anything it was interesting just to observe some of them as they answered and in doing [...]

With corruption running rampant in Adams County government, citizens will have their chance in November 2012 to implement much needed reforms.  On the ballot will be a question asking voters to increase the Board of Commissioners to five members from the current three. Commissioner Erik Hansen forced the Democrat members of the board, Alice Nichol [...]

Politics are about to become very local as the list of those seeking an office at the Thornton civic center is finalized.  The list has some notable incumbents, fascinating new comers and some old retreads trying for a new office. Here’s a quick look at the candidates in each race: Mayor This is the big [...]

Forced to take action after numerous scandals rocked county government, the Adams County Board of Commissioners adopted a series of reforms in an attempt to restore the public’s trust.  While the reforms are certainly a step in the right direction, questions still remain and show there is much work to be done. The seven reforms [...]

Not only does Adams County Commissioner Alice Nichol face new questions about her violations of the county Code of Ethics, a special prosecutor will also delve into her questionable dealings and associations with a now-defunct paving company. The Denver Post reports this morning that Adams County District Attorney Don Quick has asked Jefferson County District [...]

Faced with accusations of nepotism, greed and corruption, Adams County Commissioner Alice Nichol (D) launched a defense against her detractors last week in a statement on her campaign website insisting she has “done nothing improper.”  However a look at the Adams County Code of Ethics for employees and elected officials finds that Nichol violated many [...]

It may not be long before Adams County elected officials have no choice but to change their crooked ways.  With ongoing scandals taking their toll, even Democrats are calling for changes in the leftist controlled government. Commissioner Erik Hansen proposed a five point plan to reform Adams County government and restore trust in it.  It [...]

The race to stop Thornton’s leftward tilt has begun as Heidi Williams will throw her hat in the ring to become the City of Thornton’s next mayor.  The local business owner and Adams 12 school board member appears to have the resume and proper perspective to provide a good alternative to the old guard candidates. [...]

Does money buy influence in politics?  That is a rhetorical question of course as money talks with many elected officials and it always has.  A look at state campaign finance documents submitted by Adams County Commissioner Alice Nichol reveals she has accepted contributions from many of the same people tied to questionable dealings in the [...]