Sandy Hollingsworth

Thanks to Carole for many of the photos!

During my 22 months in office I've been proud to:

Serve on the Mountain Health Care Task Force to open a Medical Clinic in Gilpin in July 2022
Help guide the county through Covid-19 surges with a commitment to public health
Compile and obtain a $929,678.00 DOLA grant reimbursement for the HHS building
Determine allocations of county ARPA funds to hire back staff and support non-profits
Work with OEM, Timberline Fire and Watershed groups to plan fire mitigation projects
Serve on NOCO2050 to create plans to address impacts of recreation areas overuse
Inspire the County put forth a ballot measure to get Lodging Tax passed by the voters
Testify on state legislation to increase our gaming & impact funds for our first responders
Actively speak up in Colorado Counties Inc (CCI) and Counties and Commissioners Together (CCAT) to promote prioritized funding to small rural counties, oppose unfunded mandates and advocate for improved mental health care, human services, and potential housing options
Budget to be debt free as of 2023, for annual increasing Revenue Reserves, staff salary increases, and funding of delayed capital improvements and heavy equipment purchases
Help with interviews to hire vacant County Manager, HR Director, and Finance Director
Represent Gilpin on Roadmap to Recovery Regional Resiliency Initiative for economic diversity
Collaborate on the LCO decision for Gilpin to have a voice with TRIAD for pre-k and child care