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Throughout www.co.arapahoe.co.us you’ll find links to Arapahoe County services, documents and connections to community resources, such as local governments, schools and non-profit agencies. Take a minute to navigate our site and let us know what you think. Just click on the Contact Us menu located in the upper right corner and you’ll find e-mail addresses and main phone numbers to our departments and offices.

Make your vote count on Tuesday, November 4. If you haven’t registered to vote yet, there is still time! Oct. 6 is the last day to register to vote. Don’t miss out on making your voice heard on the most important Election of our time.

Save time on Election Day by requesting a mail-in ballot. This is the first time the voters in Arapahoe County will have to wade through a two card ballot. If you go to the polls and are not prepared, it could take you a considerable amount of time to vote due to the 18 state initiatives, numerous candidate races, many judges’ retention questions and local issues. Save yourself some time by requesting a mail-in ballot.

Mail-in ballots will be sent starting Oct. 6, and people who have already applied can expect to receive a ballot some time during that week.

For more information about the Election, please visit www.arapahoevotes.com or check out the Frequently Asked Questions.

Arapahoe County residents are invited to attend an Oct. 2 Community Open House and Eastern Service Center Grand Opening hosted by the Board of County Commissioners.

The open house celebration, which will be held 4-7 p.m. at the new Eastern Service Center, 4405 S. County Road 129, also known as Brick Center Road in Bennett, will update residents about programs and issues affecting eastern Arapahoe County, get feedback about County services and celebrate the completion of Arapahoe County’s newest facility.

Take advantage of the free child seat safety inspections and enjoy the K9 demonstrations from the Sheriff’s Office, Toddler Driving School and face painting. Learn about programs and services offered by the County including 4H, the Arapahoe County Fair, Veteran Services, Senior Services, Energy Conservation and free Prescription Drug Discount cards.

Kids and parents can get up close to heavy equipment, such as snow plows, tractors and road graders. Free hotdogs, cookies and popcorn will be served. The official “chain” cutting celebrating the opening of the building begins at 5:30 p.m. >>More