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2022: Arapahoe County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Arapahoe County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 24.6%.

By West Arapahoe News | Apr 19, 2025

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Arapahoe County: Residents received $1.45 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.9% of income in Arapahoe County, providing an average of $2,206 per capita to residents.

By West Arapahoe News | Apr 13, 2025

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Arapahoe County ranks 46th highest in Colorado for per capita government transfer income at $9,566 in 2022

By West Arapahoe News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Arapahoe County received an average of $9,566 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 19th lowest in Colorado.

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Arapahoe County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.8% of income in 2022

By West Arapahoe News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Arapahoe County, providing an average of $1,341 per capita to residents.

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U.S. Rep. Pettersen votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By West Arapahoe News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Arapahoe County rise or fall in 2021?

By West Arapahoe News | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Arapahoe County received $1.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Arapahoe County receive in 2021?

By West Arapahoe News | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Arapahoe County received $13,820,690 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Douglas County farmers in 2021 reached $5,248,740

By West Arapahoe News | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Douglas County received $5,248,740 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Jefferson County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By West Arapahoe News | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Jefferson County received $4,885,300 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Centennial City Council Work Session on April 11

By West Arapahoe News Reports | Mar 29, 2023

The Centennial City Council generally meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month.

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City of Centennial Hosts Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on April 12

By West Arapahoe News Reports | Mar 29, 2023

The Planning & Zoning Commission meets the second and fourth Wednesday evening of each month at the Centennial Civic Center.

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City of Centennial Hosts Centennial Budget Committee Meeting on April 13

By West Arapahoe News Reports | Mar 29, 2023

The Centennial Budget Committee will be meeting on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

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Board of Adjustment and Appeals Meeting on April 6

By West Arapahoe News Reports | Mar 23, 2023

Board of Adjustment and Appeals Meeting on April 6

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CALEA Public Comment Portal

By West Arapahoe News Reports | Mar 23, 2023

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office participates in The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) Law Enforcement and Communications accreditation programs.

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Centennial Opens 2023 Spark Centennial Experience Accelerator

By West Arapahoe News Reports | Mar 23, 2023

The City of Centennial, in partnership with Farm-to-Spaceship, have launched the 2023 Spark Centennial Experience Accelerator.

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Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on April 12

By West Arapahoe News Reports | Mar 23, 2023

The Planning & Zoning Commission meets the second and fourth Wednesday evening of each month at the Centennial Civic Center.

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Art Commission Meeting to be held on March 27

By West Arapahoe News Reports | Mar 23, 2023

Art Commission Meeting to be held on March 27

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Cancelled Youth Commission Meeting - March 23

By West Arapahoe News Reports | Mar 23, 2023

Cancelled Youth Commission Meeting - March 23

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Apologetics: Faith, Science, and Reason

By West Arapahoe News Reports | Mar 23, 2023

Apologetics: Faith, Science, and Reason

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Arapahoe County Housing Crisis Telephone Town Hall

By West Arapahoe News Reports | Mar 23, 2023

You may have heard about potential state legislation this year regarding affordable housing that could impact single family zoning in towns and cities including Cherry Hills Village.