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2019 Election Quick Facts

Voter registration, ballot due dates, polling center information and more

Trees Across Arvada

Arvada residents have the opportunity to purchase low cost shade trees!

Free Leaf Recycling

2019 leaf recycling will begin Saturday, Nov. 2

Arvada Community Survey

The 2019 Community Survey has been distributed

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News

New City Attorney Named
Updated 9 days ago

Following a national search, the Arvada City Council has appointed Rachel Morris as City Attorney. Morris, who previously served as the City’s Deputy City Attorney, replaces recently retired Christopher Daly, who had served in the position for nearly 25 years. Arvada Mayor Marc...

New City Council District Boundaries
Updated 13 days ago

Residents in Arvada whose Council districts changed this past March recently received postcards containing incorrect Council district information. Corrected postcards have been sent to affected residents. Please rest assured that Jefferson County has the correct Council district information,...

City Recognized for Excellence in Governmental Budgeting
Updated 22 days ago

For the 28th straight year, the City of Arvada has received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. The award reflects the City’s strong commitment to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to...

City Hires New Director of Public Works
Updated 1 month ago

Don Wick has been named Arvada’s new Director of Public Works. Wick was with the Arvada Police Department for more than thirty years, including 10 years as Chief of Police. “My previous work with the police department created strong ties to the community and I am proud to continue...

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RTD Olde Town Train Wrap
1 hour ago

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Want to see what Olde Town Arvada, CO is all about? Hop on RTD's G-Line, which one commuter train has been recently wrapped to support local businesses in Olde Town Arvada.

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Events

Community

Oct 17th, 6:30pm The Galapagos Islands by Land and by Sea: MVNC Travel Series

Thursday, October 17, 6:30-8 p.m. Ages 10+ yrs., $5. Renowned for the amazing birds and marine life, explore the land of Charles Darwin and see a breathtaking presentation of the wildlife of the Galapagos, including birds, fish, sea turtles, sea lions and more!

Oct 17th, 7:00pm Family Time Standley Lake Library

Everyone is invited for stories, singing, rhyming and dancing! Visit the Jeffco Public Library webpage for updates.

Oct 19th, 10:00am Through the Vultureâs Eyes

Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. All ages, $25. Vultures play an important ecological role by cleaning up our environment and decreasing the spread of disease. However, they face many threats from human activities. Join Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance

Oct 21st, 5:00pm Tai Chi in Nature

Mondays, September 30 - October 28 Beginning 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. Continuing 5 - 6 p.m. Adults, $50 for 5 weeks Adapted from the Sun form, this Tai Chi is slow, easy flowing and centering. Join us outside in our gardens or if inclement weather, inside the Nature

Government

Oct 21st, 6:00pm City Council Regular Business Meeting

The meeting will be held in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the Friday prior to the meeting and can be accessed using the provided link.

Oct 22nd, 6:10pm Planning Commission Meeting

The commission reviews annexations, rezonings, subdivisions, planned unit developments and formulates a long-range comprehensive plan. The Planning Commission normally meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, but occasionally meeting dates are adjusted.

Oct 24th, 5:30pm Liquor Licensing Meeting

The Arvada Liquor Licensing Authority generally meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. Information about the Liquor Licensing Authority and their meeting agendas is provided in the link provided.

Oct 28th, 6:00pm City Council Regular Workshop

The meeting will be held in City Hall Council Chambers. The agenda for this meeting will be posted on the Friday prior to the meeting and can be accessed using the provided link.

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City Government & Management

The City of Arvada is divided into four Council districts. Residents of each district elect a council member who lives within the district and represents the concerns of that district. The Mayor and two other councilmembers are elected "at large," meaning that they represent the entire City of Arvada rather than a specific area or District. The City Manager's Office supervises implementation of policy and procedure as directed by the City Council.