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Jefferson County Planning Director John Wolforth likes to quote the words of 19th-century architect Daniel Burnham when describing the ideals of his department: “Make no little plans; they have no magic.”

Wolforth is proud of how “aggressive” the county has become at long-range planning: The planning commission and county staff are working to update the comprehensive master plan, and Wolforth’s department is also implementing a new public outreach program.

Voters can now sign up to permanently receive their election ballots through the mail.

Colorado Secretary of State Mike Coffman conditionally certified Jeffco's voting equipment last week, partially paving the way for the county to conduct elections this fall without having to invest in a new voting system.

But Jeffco Clerk and Recorder Pam Anderson said there's still some uncertainty resulting from legislation that would require paper ballots at every polling location, a move she's estimated will cost the county $1.3 million.

"If we do get our equipment made whole, we could proceed," Anderson said. "But there's still some ongoing uncertainty."