Arapahoe County commissioners weighed power line routing, housing rezoning, and coroner appointment in late June
Overview
Arapahoe County boards held six meetings between June 22 and June 29, 2026. All items below are drawn from published agendas; minutes have not yet been posted, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available. Readers should consult the official county records for final decisions.
Board of County Commissioners — June 22 Study Session
Commissioners were scheduled to consider a waiver of purchasing policy for a contract with Shiloh House (item 26-319). The agenda also listed updates from the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office and the Arapahoe Library District, an executive session for legal advice, and routine calendar and board updates.
Board of County Commissioners — June 23 Business Meeting
The agenda included review of routing and environmental compliance for Colorado's Power Pathway 345-kV transmission line, along with state interest approval. Commissioners were also set to consider rezoning the Residences at Platte Canyon project to Planned Unit Development (GDP25-003) and an amendment to County Ordinance 2026-03 updating the open fire ban.
The consent agenda listed an intergovernmental agreement renewal with the City of Englewood for emergency management services and renewal of a medical marijuana license for Rocky Mountain High. The meeting also included routine board appointments and a ceremonial recognition of the county coroner.
Board of County Commissioners — June 23 Study Session
Commissioners were scheduled to review the annual Arapahoe County Retirement Plan update (item 26-308), including actuarial valuations and a presentation on contribution splits for Colorado counties.
Arapahoe County Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors — June 23
The Foundation board agenda included review of the 2025 financial report, a proposal for grant-based donations, and discussion of the "Word of Thanks" campaign.
Board of County Commissioners — June 29 Study Session
Commissioners were set to review Intergovernmental Agreement 26-303 for the Arapahoe County Cybersecurity Consortium and Traffic Signal Easement 26-337 for the City of Centennial. The agenda noted the session was informational and focused on operational details rather than binding votes.
Board of County Commissioners — June 29 Business Meeting
The agenda listed consideration of appointing a new Arapahoe County Coroner, including review of Dr. Lear's retirement letter and a draft memorandum of understanding for coroner compensation. Casey Bitting was named in the agenda as the candidate under consideration.
Coming up
- **July 6, Board of County Commissioners Study Session:** Affordable Housing Development Grant 2026 re-allocation (26-350), 2026 Open Space Grant Award Recommendations (26-345), City of Centennial Financial Outlook (26-301), and Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program opportunity (26-352).
- **July 6, Arapahoe County Board of Health:** Public hearing on license revocation for Tandoori Deli Halal at 4034 S Parker Rd, Aurora, and onsite wastewater treatment system enforcement with civil penalty assessment for 23900 E Ohio Ave, Aurora.
- **July 7, Board of County Commissioners Study Session:** Discussion of IT Capital Assets Funds Appropriation to 2026 (26-353) and an A-Team quarterly meeting update.
- **July 7, Planning Commission:** Special review for Remora Connections (Case No. UASI 25-003), Commercial Mobile Radio Service text amendment (Case No. LDC 26-002), and a bylaws and procedures discussion.
All agendas are available through Arapahoe County's official meeting portal. Minutes for the June meetings had not been published as of this report.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Commissioners Discuss Coroner Appointment, Transmission Line, and Platte Canyon Rezoning
Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.