Something funny happens whenever Jonathan Arebalos starts talking about elections. His eyes begin to sparkle, and a massive grin spreads across his face. For Ouray County’s deputy clerk and recorder, there are few things he’d rather talk about especially with those who question the legitimacy of elections.
The statewide association of elections officials honored a Douglas County elections employee known for deftly handling a sometimes contentious political climate, the association announced in early July.
A local elections worker described by her boss as “the poster child for managing pressure with grace” was recognized by the Colorado County Clerks Association.