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.