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An Act of the Colorado General Assembly created Washington County, named for George Washington, on February 9th, 1887. Washington County ranks 12th largest of the 64 Colorado counties with a total of 2524 square miles. The 2015 population was 4,814 averaging over 320 acres for every man, woman and child. There are 5 school districts in Washco: Akron, Arickaree, Lone Star, Otis and Woodlin. Most of the land is dedicated to farming and ranching. The county is the second highest of all of the Colorado counties in wheat production. Akron is the county seat and the southernmost part of the county is the ‘high point’ on the great plains between Denver, Colorado and Akron, Ohio with Fremont's Butte and Rocking Chair being familiar landmarks to the locals. Washco is a perfect place to relax, rejuvenate, and captures the honesty and determination of rural people and their families... Read more...

County Announcements

R&B District 1 Site Development Earthwork

Walkthrough and Q&A Grading Plans

Job Announcement

Full Time Planning and Zoning Associate

The Washington County Administrator’s Office in Akron, Colorado will be accepting
applications for a full-time planning and zoning employee. The applications will be accepted
from May 11th to May 23rd. The selected person will serve under the general supervision of the
County Administrator at a yearly rate of $35,360-$48,000 based upon experience and
qualifications. Responsibilities include: answering questions to the public on land use,
processing different applications, regulation revisions, updating all current forms and
applications, updating the master plan/comprehensive plan, processing special projects, and
providing administrative support to the Planning and Zoning Board.

This position requires a general understanding of the laws, codes, and regulations
applicable to planning, building, and site development. Applicants must also be proficient with
computer and telephone systems, comfortable with customer service, and able to interact
effectively with plans and drawings. Proficiency with MS Office products is essential. Associate
degree or higher in planning, construction management, or closely related field is preferred along
with three or more years in a planning-related position. The schedule would be Monday through
Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Applications can be picked up at the Commissioner’s office
along with the job description at 150 Ash Ave., Akron, Colorado or on our website at:
www.co.washington.co.us

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, creed, color, religion, or sexual orientation.

R&B District 1 Site Development Invitation to Bid

Invite to Bid

Northeast Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan RFP

NE Regional HMP RFP

Report Road Issues Contacts

Washington County Commissioners and the three county road supervisors have received a lot of
comment and input on county road issues this winter, as we should. There have been many phone calls
and messages relayed to the road supervisors. With all this in mind, we have an idea to simplify or
streamline some of this communication. Our county IT department has added three dedicated email
addresses for county residents to report issues; and the real easy part is you can text your road report
directly from your cell phone to the email.

It's just this easy. Take a photo of the road issue and send it with the road location (on County Road ??,
about ¼ mile east of County Road ??). Add a brief description of the road damage/issue if the photo
does not totally capture the necessary information. If you have a suggestion of how to remedy a specific
issue, please add that, too.

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