FAQs from Chief Piper regarding the Marshall Fire

Does our community have a plan for an event like the Marshall Fire? Yes. Arvada and all of Jefferson County have a Hazard Mitigation Plan […]

From the pool into the fire…..vote for Jim Whitfield for the AFPD Board of Directors

I am moving from the pool to the fire. I have submitted my paperwork and will be running for the Arvada Fire Protection District Board […]

Getting a handle on Gallagher and Tabor. A looming issue for Colorado Special Districts

Please watch this video to get a better understanding on why Gallagher and Tabor are a statewide issue for local government and school districts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26XNSVyKubU

Arvada Bicycle Master Plan just Approved by Council on Oct. 16

At the last Arvada City Council meeting Council approved a revised Arvada Bicycle Master Plan. 2017-arvada-bicycle-master-plan-approved I have been asked by several residents about cycling and […]

The state of the roads in Arvada and why they need to get fixed.

Since the day I announced my candidacy for Arvada City Council at-large I have indicated that Arvada must make road repair a priority. We need […]

What is the City of Arvada’s position on renewable energy ?

September 20, 2017 Public Utilities Commission 1560 Broadway, Suite 250 Denver, CO 80202 RE: Xcel Energy’s Colorado Energy Plan (proceeding 16A-0396E) Dear Commissioners: The City […]

Simms Street Recreation Center (phase iv) opens.

Yes. We opened the last phase of the Apex Simms Street Recreation Center last week. What a great day for the Apex Community as we […]

Thanking our senior volunteers for the last time

This Spring I had the privilege of thanking our senior volunteers for the last time as an Apex board member.   These volunteers are priceless […]

Linking Lookout – a great transportation capacity project !

This a great example of how engineering resources can increase transportation capacity and traffic congestion. Here is a link to the article: http://www.cityofgolden.net/live/linking-lookout/

Apex Indoor Tennis Center ground breaking

Last Friday was a great day for Arvada and Apex as we broke ground for the Apex Indoor Tennis Center at 64th and Miller.   […]