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You should feel some comfort in knowing that Arvada Fire is an ISO 1 and accredited organization and has leadership, apparatus, water, and training to address all fire risks. However, there is always and opportunity to improve. Please see the update below on wildland efforts underway. The Colorado State Legislature is actively working on legislation…

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 (HMP) to reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from disasters or hazardous events like the Marshall Fire. The plan addresses many types of hazardous events in addition…

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 of Directors. The election is on May 8th and is NOT coordinated with the county.  So you must send in an application to receive a ballot in the mail. You…

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

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 would encourage a review of this plan. The biggest challenge I see is providing safe pathways for cyclists to navigate to trail systems inside and outside our city limits and…

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 to implement a road repair program without a sales tax increase. One of the primary lessons we learned while being an elected official on the Apex Park and Recreation board…

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 of Arvada stands in strong support of Xcel Energy’s plans to grow the state’s portfolio of wind power, solar power, natural gas and other clean energy sources with its Colorado…

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 celebrate more fitness programming and another multi-purpose gym area for all sorts of youth and adult activities.   There is a great local government story to be told for this…

This Spring I had the privilege of thanking our senior volunteers for the last time as an Apex board member.   These volunteers are priceless as they give of their own time and effort to help make the lives of Apex patrons better each and every day.   The are an inspiration and provide me…

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/