All About Adams County

Adams County supports economic prosperity by attracting new businesses that pay quality compensation, retaining existing businesses, and supporting the growth and development of small businesses. The economic support from the county will focus on creating economic opportunities and leveraging existing opportunities. The county supports programs that facilitate a highly skilled and well-educated workforce; enhance the positive image and brand for Adams County, and foster a viable economic environment for our business community.

A high performing government aligns our resources with our priorities and allows us to deliver what residents need. We consider the sustainability of our services and service delivery in all areas of government operations. We have the right people in the right jobs and align our resources with our priorities. We implement best practices and empower our people with collaboration, adaptability, and teamwork.

Our communities are visually attractive and have outstanding park, recreational, open space, and cultural amenities, programming and events. Our residents are empowered and engaged in their community through outreach and collaboration, and the county celebrates our diverse community.

Our residents feel safe and protected within their neighborhoods and everyone has knowledge of and access to the community wide net of wraparound services. Those services include mental health, behavioral health, housing, medical, public health, public safety and the quality of water and air in the community. Adams County is able to provide these services through integral community, regional and other strategic partnerships.

Adams County is planning on smart, sustainable and responsible growth and development for the benefit of the community. Sustainability of development and natural resource preservation are an integral part of our growth and redevelopment, as is interconnected and multi modal transit. Environmental sustainability includes not just stewardship, preservation and conservation; but also protection, restoration, and rehabilitation. Infrastructure such as power, water, wastewater and stormwater are included in thoughtful growth and planning for the future.