Clear Creek County Business Hours Change

Starting January 2, 2025, Clear Creek County will adopt a 32-hour workweek for administrative, planning, and other non-emergency walk-in services. Until further notice, all county buildings (except the Transfer Station and the Animal Shelter) will be open to the public:

Monday through Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

The county will still be closed on Fridays.

Clear Creek County has faced years of severe revenue challenges, including declining sales tax and property tax revenues. Despite extensive efforts to manage these challenges over the years, the County has had to make difficult decisions as it strives for financial sustainability

Unfortunately, four valued employees were let go as part of this adjustment. We deeply appreciate their hard work, dedication, and the positive impact they’ve had on our organization and community. This decision was not made lightly, and is not a reflection of their job performance. Affected staff will be paid through the end of the year in addition to being offered a severance package. In addition to this, four unfilled positions were eliminated.

No. Emergency services will continue to operate without changes to their availability or service level.

Yes! Many services are available through the Clear Creek County website. Residents are encouraged to explore online options for convenience.

The County is exploring strategies to enhance revenues and improve financial efficiency while maintaining critical services. These adjustments are part of a broader plan to ensure fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability.

Over the years, the County has worked to reduce staff through attrition and streamline non-essential services to ensure fiscal responsibility while maintaining critical operations. Since 2015, the County has made significant progress, reducing its workforce from 228 full time equivalents (FTEs) to 193 as of today. These measures reflect the County’s ongoing commitment to financial sustainability and effective governance in service to the community.

While this decision impacts service delivery, it does not result in a salary reduction for employees. Instead, the adjustment reflects a decision to forego a planned increase in compensation, ensuring employees maintain their current earnings despite the reduction in hours. This approach aims to balance fiscal responsibility with fairness to our dedicated staff.

It is important to clarify that while the reduction in hours helps manage operational costs, it does not translate to significant immediate savings for the county. Rather, it represents a strategy to defer an anticipated budgetary increase while maintaining stability in staffing and services. We acknowledge the complexity of this decision and remain committed to transparent communication with our community.

The county's current budget challenges highlight the pressing need to explore sustainable, long-term solutions. As we move forward, the county recognizes the critical importance of finding new funding streams and innovative solutions. This will ensure the county can continue delivering the high-quality services our residents deserve while addressing financial constraints responsibly.

For additional details and ongoing updates,  please visit the Clear Creek County Finance webpage here. You can also watch past Board of County Commissioners meetings here. Residents are encouraged to contact us directly during business hours for specific inquiries. You can also visit our public information webpage here.