Community Development

Established in 1938, the Weld County Department of Public Health works to prevent disease, disability and death and develop health programs. It appoints an advisory board of health that is comprised of more than five members and provides advice related to public health to citizens. The Weld County Department of Public Health is also responsible for formulating public health policies and programs. It employs a full- and part-time professional, technical, and secretarial and clerical staff, including public health nurses, environmental specialists, medical technologists, social workers, health educators, dieticians and management personnel. The department maintains administrative, environmental health services, and public health education and nursing divisions. The Weld County Department of Public Health additionally operates a health preparedness and emergency response division that responds to bioterrorism, pandemic influenza, disease outbreaks and other public health threats and emergency situations. It is located in Greeley, Colo.

The Planning Division works under the Public Works and Development Department of the government of Arapahoe County, Colo. It oversees the orderly development of unincorporated areas, as well as supports the open space program. The division is also responsible for zoning code enforcement and mosquito and animal control programs. The Planning Division processes applications, designs guidelines, hears schedules, posts notices and presents comments at public hearings. Additionally, it plans policies and principles outlined in the county's comprehensive plan. The division is located in Centennial, Colo.