Commissioner Kathy Henson, District 2
Kathy Henson was elected to serve on the Adams County Board of Commissioners, District 2, in 2024. After decades as a successful performing arts professional, Kathy felt the call to public service, where she uses her leadership skills to advocate for her community and the Adams County region. She joins the commission following service on the Thornton City Council, as well as the Adams 12 School District Finance & Audit Committee. Henson, who grew up in Colorado, lives in Thornton with her husband, where they raised their two sons who are now both attending college. She brings to the board a passion for affordable housing, public safety, environmental protection, revitalization and economic development, opportunities for small businesses, and the arts.
Board Assignments
- Adams County Council of Governments (ADCOG)
- ADCOG Transportation Committee
- Adams County Opioid Regional Council
- Adams County Regional Economic Partnership (AC-REP) Board of Directors
- Aerotropolis Regional Transit Authority
- Airport Coordinating Committee (ACC)
- Aurora Economic Development Board of Directors
- Colorado Communities of Climate Action
- Colorado Counties, Inc. (CCI)
- Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority
- County & Commissioners Acting Together (CCAT)
- Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)
- Maiker Housing Partners
- Metro Area County Commissioners (MACC)
- Metro Denver Economic Development Board of Governors
- National Association of Counties (NACO)
- North Area Transportation Alliance (NATA)
