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P 0 Box 758 • Greeley, CO • 970-356-4000 x 4780 • Fax 970-352-0242
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Date: July 8, 1998 •
Contacts: Council Secretary Beverly Thomas
970-356-4000 x 4780 Fax: 970-352-0242
Council President Judy Curtis 970-656-3628
Weld CountyCouncil Hosts Open House
for Interested Council Candidates
The Weld County Council cordially invites the citizens of Weld County to an open
house. The open house will be held on Saturday, July 25, 1998, from 12:00 noon to
2:00 p.m. in the Weld County Centennial Center First Floor Assembly Room, 915 10th
Street, Greeley. Refreshments will be served.
Citizens are welcome to attend the reception and learn more about the Council
and its role in Weld County government. The following three Weld County Council
seats are up for election in 1998's November election: one At-Large four-year term; one
District I four-year term; and one District III four-year term.
Telephone 356-4000 x 4780 for more information.
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WELD COUNTY COUNCIL
P 0 Box 758 • Greeley, CO • 970-356-4000 x 4780 • Fax 970-352-0242
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Contacts: Council Secretary Beverly Thomas
970-356-4000 x 4780 Fax: 970-352-0242
Council President Judy Curtis 970-656-3628
County Council Members Not Seeking Reelection
Petitions Available for Candidates July 16
Three Weld County Council seats will be available at the November election for
interested candidates. Weld County Council's President Judy Curtis (District I),
Councilwoman Pam Malcom (At-Large) will not be seeking reelection. Councilman
Ralph Campbell (District III) will be unable to seek reelection because of term-limits.
The Weld County Council consists of five non-partisan elected members, one
representing each district and two at-large members. The Weld County Council was
created with the adoption of Weld County's Home Rule Charter. It is a distinctive
organization offering citizens and employees of Weld County the opportunity to
participate in their County government. Persons may present their concerns regarding
County government to the Council as the Council is charged to review all aspects of
County government and make reports to the people. In addition to reviewing county
government the Council has four other functions described in the Weld County Home
Rule Charter: 1) to set salaries of elected officials, 2) to fill vacancies on the Board of
County Commissioners, 3) to suspend public officials charged with a crime, and to 4)
review conflicts of interest within County government.
Weld County residents who would like to serve on the Weld County Council may
pick up petitions from July 16, 1998 at the Weld County Election Department, 1402 N.
17th Ave., Greeley, CO. Residents may also telephone the Election Department, 353-
3840 X 3070 to have a petition mailed. Petitions must be returned to the Election
Department by September 4, 1998.
The Weld County Council's office is open on Mondays and Wednesdays. The
Council office may be reached by telephoning 356-4000 x 4780.
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Galeton Weld County Council Meeting to
Feature Weld County Planning Department
& Salaries of Elected Officials
Weld County's Planning Department Compliance Officer Sharyn Frazer will be
the guest speaker at the July 8, 1998, 7:30 p.m. meeting of the Weld County Council.
The meeting will be at the Galeton Elementary School, 24750 Third Street, Galeton,
CO.
Ms. Frazer's presentation will outline the Planning Department's Community
Meetings Program. She will be available for follow - up discussion regarding the recent
Galeton Community Meeting that featured Weld County's Planning, Health, and
Sheriffs Department personnel. There will be time for questions from the public.
The County Council will also be considering its responsibility to set the salaries
for Weld County's elected officials. The Council welcomes in put from the public
regarding proposed salaries of elected County officials.
The public is invited to attend the Council meeting and provide ideas on issues
concerning County government. Please call the Council office at 356-4000 x 4780 if
more information is needed.
At 6:00 p.m. before the Council meeting, the Council will be meeting for dinner at
The Eat'n Place, 101 Second Street, Eaton, CO.
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