Background

Jack Arrowsmith is the current Clerk and Recorder for Douglas County. He was first elected in 2006 and, if re-elected would be term limited in 2014.

Mr. Arrowsmith address republicans at the 2010 Lincoln Day Dinner

A native of Colorado, Jack Arrowsmith has lived in Douglas County with his wife Joan and daughter Krystal since 1983. Mr. Arrowsmith graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Northern Colorado and is a member of Kappa Delta Pi. Mr. Arrowsmith currently resides in Castle Rock.

Prior to being elected to the post of Clerk and Recorder, Mr. Arrowsmith has contributed to his community in many ways:

• 55th State President of the Colorado Jaycees; inducted into the National Jaycee Hall of Leadership in 1996
• Chair of the Douglas County Citizens Economic Advisory Committee
• Served as both Vice-Chair and Chair of the Douglas County Planning Commission between 2001 and 2003
• Served three years on the Douglas County Open Space Advisory Committee
• DCGOP Precinct committee-person, district captain, and Chair of the Credential Committee
• Chair of the County Teller Committee

Mr. Arrowsmith was Governor appointed to the post of Douglas County Public Trustee in 2003 and then campaigned for and elected to Clerk and Recorder in 2006. As an employee and elected official of Douglas County, Mr. Arrowsmith has continued to contribute to county government and community:

• Member of the Douglas County Information Technology Steering Committee
• County Credit Card Committee
• County STARR Committee
• County Web Page Redesign Committee
• Chair of the Secretary of State eRecording Education Committee
• Vice-Chair of the Statewide Internet Portal Authority
• Member of the Colorado State Titling and Registration System Committee (CSTARS)
• Has served as both Chair and Vice Chair of the County Clerk's Association Legislative Committee
• Director for the National Association of Clerks, Election Directors and Recorders

Jack Hilbert, Mike Coffman, Jack Arrowsmith campaigning at Parker Days 2010

Accomplishments as County Clerk

One of Mr. Arrowsmith goals as Douglas County Clerk and Recorder was to build legacy of success, fiscal responsibility, and service. In the past four years, Mr. Arrowsmith has made great strides towards that goal:

• Partnered with the Colorado Department of Revenue to develop an online motor vehicle registration system providing 24/7 access
• Extended services by opening a Drivers’ License Office in Castle Rock to better serve all Douglas County citizens
• Successfully managed the 2008 Presidential Election (the largest in Douglas County history) where voters experienced no more than a few minutes wait at any location
• Selected by peers a National Director for the National Association of Clerks, Election Directors and Recorders
• Elected by his peers, three years in a row as Co-chair of the Colorado County Clerks Association’s Legislative Committee
• Has maintained a “no wait longer than 20 minutes” policy at all three Motor Vehicle offices
• Has never exceeded his budget, usually giving money back to the county
• Has reduced staff every year for the past three years