This community-based art project commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the State of Colorado and 100th birthday of the Arvada Flour Mill, centered on historic fabric designs reproduced from Arva Pride Mill flour sacks. 78 quilts were created for the the project by members of our community, each focusing on an experience of Arvada.

Ballot Issue 6C would raise sales tax in Arvada by 1%, which is an additional $1 for every $100 in purchases, and the proceeds would benefit Arvada Fire Protection District.

Visit the City’s website to see our analysis of the impacts to consumers and businesses, as well as future municipal funding.

Nov. 3 is election day. You must be in line to vote by 7 p.m. if voting in person, and mail-in ballots must be dropped off by 7 p.m. in official ballot drop-boxes. 

This year we set a goal to help house at least 65 unhoused individuals who frequent Olde Town, and we are thrilled to say that the City—along with community partners including Mission Arvada, The Family Tree, and SafeSide Recovery—have exceeded that goal so far and helped over 70 people into housing outcomes in 2026.

We will continue to work with our community partners to provide outreach, guidance, and support to our neighbors. Find out more about the City's Homelessness Response Team and how you can help! 

All Arvada Residents are invited to participate in the City's leaf drop-off events. These events are included in the minimum services that Arvada customers invest in as part of the City's Recycling & Trash Program.

Leaf drop-off runs Nov. 7-21, Monday through Saturday (closed Sundays). 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stenger Sports Complex (11200 W 58th Ave.). 

Find more details about what's allowed and a map of the site on the Leaf Drop-Off webpage. 

Maybe you’re curious about the difference between a mayor’s role and a city manager’s, or you want to know what the parts of a City Council meeting are for, or learn about the types of Council meetings. Wonder no longer! Mayor Lauren Simpson shares bite-sized explainers to help you understand how City government works and meet a few of the people making things happen behind the scenes.

Find all the current episodes on the City’s YouTube channel.   

How does your neighborhood playground get picked for a renovation? And what happens to your playground survey feedback?

Go behind the scenes on the latest Inside Arvada podcast with Senior Landscape Architect Chad Hollingsworth. Hear about this fall’s renovations at Ralston Cove, Terrace, and Pioneer parks, plus what’s ahead for 2027.

Listen on Apple, Spotify, or stream from the Inside Arvada podcast webpage. 

As a reminder, the City is now enforcing stricter rules for property maintenance, trash and snow removal, noise, and safety at short-term rental (STR) properties.

Additionally, the City has launched a new system for reporting issues with STRs in your neighborhood. If you have a concern, now you can just report it via the City's website, notifying the owner of the property right away.

Learn more about the new rules on the Short-term rentals page.

There are a lot of things a local newsletter can offer residents, and we'd like to know if there are items you want to see here. How about photo contests, or seasonal decorating challenges? What about resident-created restaurant reviews? Local history? Unsung heroes? Drought gardening tips from residents who seem to make it look easy? 

Arvada, send end us your requests! ArvadaNews@arvada.org. 

During the Oct. 6 City Council meeting, Council passed a resolution opposing Ballot Issue 6C, which would raise sales tax in the city by 1%. The Council is concerned about increased costs to residents and businesses, as well as how this sales tax measure could impact the City’s budget in the future. Councilmembers are fully supportive of the Arvada Fire Protection District and the work they do for our community and they are a valued partner with the City. The Council's concern is how this 1% sales tax increase will impact our residents, businesses, and the City. Watch the full recording of the Oct. 6 meeting or start watching at Council's opposition to the sales tax measure. Visit our Council Recaps webpage for a breakdown of all the votes cast and public comment from Oct. 6.

The next Business Meeting is on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Agendas are available by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to Council meetings.

Find your Councilmember/District and learn about meetings and access agendas.