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Baker said radon is “naturally occurring in Colorado” and that about “one out of every two Colorado homes” have tested above the Environmental Protection Agency action level of 4.0 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), according to the information he cited. Baker added that exposure at that level is comparable, in his remarks, to “about 200 chest x‑rays per year or eight cigarettes a day.”

He said virtually all homes can be mitigated and noted that some homeowners may qualify for financial assistance through the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Low Income Radon Mitigation Assistance program (LIRMA). Arapahoe County Public Health, Baker said, provides education and has free radon test kits available for homeowners and renters; he gave the county‑public‑health phone number as 303‑795‑4584.

Why it matters

Radon is an odorless, colorless radioactive gas and a known cause of lung cancer. Commissioner Baker framed the remarks as a public‑health reminder and encouraged residents — especially renters and homeowners who have not tested — to use free resources and consider mitigation if measurements exceed 4.0 pCi/L.

Provenance

First related remark in the transcript: \"I do have a comment that I would like to make. This is been a busy month, but I wanna point out that it is National Radon Action Month, n r a m.\" (transcript block starting at 2162.795).

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Rutledge said she observed people waiting outside the USCIS building for long periods and said the office’s materials she received were “all in English” with no Spanish translation. She said staff told her that on‑site appointment signups were not available and that some people who waited inside were not seen for their appointments. “I’m concerned about how some of the immigrants who come here are treated,” Rutledge said, adding concerns about the behavior of contracted security.

The board did not respond to individual public comments during the public comment period but noted that it records concerns for follow‑up. Commissioners directed members of the public to submit comments by email to commissioners@arapahogov.com if they wished to follow up.

Why it matters

Rutledge framed her comments around access and language barriers for people seeking immigration services. The USCIS and ICE facilities are federal offices located within the county’s geographic area; the board recorded the comment and noted the county listens and follows up as appropriate, but no county action was taken during the meeting.

Provenance

First related remark in the transcript: \"Okay. My name is Candace Rutledge, and I'm from Littleton.\" (transcript block starting at 223.88501).

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The proclamation — introduced and adopted during the meeting — says human trafficking is “a serious and pervasive crime” and urges citizens to report suspicious activity and support local organizations that serve survivors. The board voted to adopt the proclamation without recorded opposition.

Kellen Kaye, child protection intake supervisor with Arapahoe County Human Services, described the department’s role in identification and response. Kaye said the county has “specialized staff who are highly trained to work these cases” and that the county participates in multidisciplinary responses with the FBI task force, local law enforcement, the DA’s office and other partners. She told the board that children at heightened risk often include runaways, homeless youth and those with unstable family situations, and directed people with concerns to the county child abuse and neglect hotline at 303‑636‑1750.

District Attorney Amy Patton and Jacob Kremin, chief deputy district attorney who prosecutes human trafficking cases for the 18th Judicial District, described prosecution and prevention work. Patton said human trafficking remains a major criminal market and cited several statistics during her remarks, including that the “average age of entry into human trafficking is just 13 years old,” and that victims face high rates of violence while trafficked. Kremin said the office has shifted toward a proactive, multidisciplinary model to screen high‑risk youth and coordinate with human services, hospitals, schools, forensic interviewers and federal partners.

Captain Travis Stewart of the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office emphasized law enforcement coordination with the FBI’s child exploitation and human trafficking task force and encouraged the public to report concerns regardless of whether an incident initially appears to be in Arapahoe County. “I will take the information regardless of jurisdiction, and I will pass that on to our partners at the FBI,” he said.

Commissioners praised the county’s cross‑agency approach. Commissioner Campbell noted state laws that require county involvement in child welfare screening and warned that federal funding changes could affect local programs; Commissioner Warren Gully and Commissioner Fields thanked the DA’s office, human services and the sheriff’s office for their work.

Votes at a glance

- Proclamation establishing January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month: motion made by Commissioner Keri Wingali, seconded by Commissioner Campbell; outcome: approved (all present commissioners recorded “aye”).

- Agenda adoption (procedural): motion made by Commissioner Campbell, seconded by Commissioner Warren Gully; outcome: approved (all present commissioners recorded “aye”).

- Consent agenda (25 items): motion made by Commissioner Campbell, seconded by Commissioner Warren Gully; outcome: approved (all present commissioners recorded “aye”).

Why it matters

County staff and prosecutors said the county acts as both a responder and connector — identifying at‑risk children through welfare and school contacts, coordinating forensic and medical services, and partnering with state and federal law enforcement for cross‑jurisdictional investigations. Commissioners and presenters highlighted the county’s multidisciplinary task force approach as central to local efforts to find victims, provide trauma‑informed services and pursue prosecutions.

Local resources and next steps

Kaye asked anyone worried about a child to contact Arapahoe County’s child abuse and neglect hotline at 303‑636‑1750; Stewart said the sheriff’s office will accept tips and route them to the FBI task force when appropriate. Commissioners also urged community partners to continue outreach, foster and adoptive parent recruitment, and public education.

Provenance and evidence

First related remark in the transcript: \"Again, we encourage you to email us at commissioners@arapogov.com if we weren't able to hear your comments today. Today, we have a proclamation establishing January 2025 as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month.\" (transcript block starting at 454.55).

Last related remark in the transcript: \"That's all I have for you.\" (transcript block starting at 2108.9548).","The Arapahoe County Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted a proclamation declaring January 2025 Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month and heard presentations from county human services, the 18th Judicial District District Attorney's Office and the sheriff's office on local identification, prosecution and support efforts.","actionData","errors"]

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