Citizen Portal
Sign In

Weld County honors Lauren Light as she retires after 17 years in public health

3778168 · May 28, 2025

Get AI-powered insights, summaries, and transcripts

Subscribe
AI-Generated Content: All content on this page was generated by AI to highlight key points from the meeting. For complete details and context, we recommend watching the full video. so we can fix them.

Summary

The Weld County Board of Commissioners presented a certificate of achievement to Lauren Light of the Department of Public Health and Environment, recognizing her service from Jan. 21, 2008, through June 1, 2025, and colleagues offered personal remarks during the meeting.

The Weld County Board of Commissioners presented a certificate of achievement to Lauren Light of the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment on May 28, 2025, recognizing her service from Jan. 21, 2008, through June 1, 2025.

The board read a certificate noting the commissioners’ appreciation for Light’s “dedicated service to Weld County and its citizens,” and Commissioners and staff members took turns offering personal tributes. Jason (surname not specified in the record) and several commissioners praised Light’s support of staff development, professionalism and institutional knowledge. Light spoke to the board and said she looked forward to retirement activities including horseback riding, camping and time with her cats.

Colleagues recounted examples of Light’s supervisory style and mentorship. One speaker said Light encouraged employees to pursue promotions and higher education; another called her supportive and “one of a kind.” The board invited Light and guests for photographs following the presentation.

The remarks took place during the commissioners’ regular meeting and were recorded as a ceremonial presentation; no formal board action (motion or vote) was recorded for the certificate other than the board’s unanimous participation in the recognition.