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Garfield County Commissioners Mike Samson, John Martin and Tom Jankovsky   County commission meetings

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Commissioners Mike Samson, John Martin, and Tom Jankovsky



blm lands Board supports BLM move west
Garfield County is supporting a push to move the Bureau of Land Management's headquarters to western Colorado. A resolution urges Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to relocate the BLM's base to Grand Junction.
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John Martin honored John Martin honored at CCI
Garfield County Commissioner John Martin is the 2017 recipient of the Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI) Distinguished Service Award. The award is given based on exceptional quality of service to the community and citizens of Colorado.
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Garfield County broadband strategyBroadband strategy advancing
A strategy to improve broadband services for residents in Garfield County is moving forward, with an immediate focus on service in more remote areas. An RFP for equipment and operations is in the works.
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Greater Sage-Grouse Late changes exclude public
Garfield County has received 138 records from a Freedom of Information request to the US Department of Interior after filing a lawsuit. The DOI did not get public input on late changes to its Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision released in September, 2015 for Northwest Colorado. more info-|

roan plateuCounty objects to BLM 2.0
The Bureau of Land Management has a proposed rule known as Planning 2.0, to change how it manages federal lands and Resource Management Plans. The commissioners are concerned it shifts away from localized decisions.
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houseBill proposes statewide insurance rating area
A new bill, Single Geographic Area Individual Health Plans (HB 16-1336), calls for the study of a single rating area for health insurers. It passed in committee by 12 to 1 March 24 and moves to the House.
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fml group photoFederal Mineral Lease District
This month marks the fifth anniversary of the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District, created June 13, 2011 by the Garfield County Board of Commissioners. It has awarded $15,775,559 to 24 grant recipients.
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Meeting schedule
The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) typically meet the first three Mondays of the each month. As necessary, in the case of a holiday, the following Tuesday or the fourth Monday of the month also serve as alternate meeting dates.
BOCC meeting calendar

BOCC meetings typically commence at 8 am. Most meetings are held in Room 100 in the Garfield County Administration building, 108 8th Street, Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Please check current BOCC agenda for exact start time and details of a meeting. Board meetings begin with allocated time for anyone not on the agenda to make a short statement. This is also offered at the beginning of the afternoon session beginning at 1 pm.
what's new

3/19/18 County, Caerus reach agreement on 2015 natural gas production value
1/29/18 BOCC policy directives
12/21/15 Garfield County appoints Kevin Batchelder as new county manager
5/7/14 Comments due May 7 on health insurance rating zones
4/7/13 Board of Commissioners passed a resolution regarding the preservation of R.S. 2477 right-of-way claims
3/13/14 Board of Commissioners advances county investment strategy
12/12/13 Commissioner John Martin receives Commissioner of the Year award
7/2/13 Martin advances agenda as President of Western Interstate Region of National Association of Counties
6/3/13 John Martin elected new President to the National Association of Counties Western Interstate Region - NACo website
 
documents
BOCC agenda request form - discretionary grant request

BOCC agenda request form - non-profit discretionary grant request

BOCC agenda request form - outside entity

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Board of County Commission Administration
108 8th Street, Suite 101
Glenwood Springs, Colorado 81601

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John Martin, District 2
970-945-5004, ext. 1010
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Mike Samson, District 3
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