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City Manager Selection

The City has begun the recruitment/selection process for the next Arvada City Manager

2022 Arvada High School Graduates

Arvada High School seniors honored with lighting of the Olde Town Water Tower

Emergency Notifications

Jefferson County is moving the emergency notification system to the LookoutAlert platform

2022 Water Quality Report

Arvada's 2022 Water Quality Report is now available

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News

City of Arvada Begins National Search for Next City Manager
Updated 11 days ago

Following the announcement by Arvada City Manager Mark Deven that he will be retiring in October 2022, the City of Arvada has begun the process of recruiting for his replacement. The City is conducting a national search to fill this very important position. The application period opens Friday, May...

City of Arvada to Host Community Open House, Saturday, May 14
Updated 13 days ago

City of Arvada residents are invited to join the City team on Saturday, May 14, for a Community Open House. Many City units will be on hand with informational displays, hands-on activities including a touch-a-truck area with our Streets, Parks and Utilities teams. The Open House is an...

Rachael Kuroiwa Selected as Chief Communication Manager
Updated 23 days ago

The City of Arvada has announced the selection of Rachael Kuroiwa as Chief Communication Manager. Kuroiwa, who previously served as the City’s Infrastructure Communications Manager, will begin serving in her new role beginning Monday, April 11. “Rachael’s experience,...

Let s go fly a kite Annual Arvada Kite Festival
Updated 1 month ago

The whole family will enjoy this fun, free event celebrating the artistry of kite flying. Sunday, April 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stenger Sports Complex at W. 58th Avenue and Quail Street The Kite Festival includes the following activities: Kite flying! Bring a kite or purchase one at the...

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I Am Arvada - Lisa Smith
4 days ago

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"I am Arvada" is a video series from the City of Arvada. It focuses on the City's mission, vision, and values, and on how our work supports the community and City priorities. Meet Lisa Smith, At-Large Councilmember. #IAmArvada

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Events

Community

May 17th, 10:00am Drop-In Nature Discoveries

All ages, free. Drop-in Tuesday morning to discover natureâs wonderful surprises. Discovery stations are free, hands-on style programs featuring a range of nature topics. Stations are suitable for all ages but children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.

May 18th, 12:00pm Meditation in Nature

Adults, free. Join us on your lunch break and be guided in various meditation techniques in a natural setting. Nature has a great deal to offer us in our meditation practice and in our chaotic and stressful world, quiet time in nature can rejuvenate, relax, and

May 21st, 1:00pm Citizen Science Training: Become a Monarch Monitor

Ages 12 to adult, free. Optional monitoring items available at cost. Calling all concerned butterfly & nature lovers â monarchs need our help! Join the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (www.mlmp.org) to understand the monarchâs life cycle, learn about

May 23rd, 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.

Government

May 17th, 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.

May 23rd, 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.

Jun 6th, 6:00pm City Council 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.

Jun 7th, 6:10pm Planning Commission Meeting

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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.