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We team up with the Engage Jeffco podcast to explain the similarities, differences and partnerships between the City of Arvada and Jefferson County. Johnny Hart and Carly Moore from Jefferson County Public Affairs help explain who runs what, who pays for it, and how the City and the County collaborate on roads, human services, and more.

In this episode:

• Jefferson County leadership (Board of County Commissioners and other elected officials)
• Arvada City Council structure and appointed leadership (City Manager, City Attorney and the Judge)
• Jefferson County property taxes and where that money goes to
• County services vs city services
• Ask Arvada portal and key phone lines for issues such as water or sewer line breaks, streetlight outages and animal management issues
• Jefferson County engagement opportunities: public meetings, town halls, boards and commissions, Engage Jeffco newsletter, Engage Jeffco podcast

News and events:

• Sheridan sewer line replacement is nearly complete with most side streets open and the trail reopening soon
• Arvada Winterfest is Saturday, Feb. 28 from 11 a.m. to 4p.m. in Olde Town Arvada
• Sign up for Visit Arvada's newsletter for the best way to stay up to date on everything happening in Arvada, including A Chocolate Affair, a fundraiser for Ralston House that takes place Saturday, Feb. 7

Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

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Events Assistant Layla Diaz joins the show to break down the Arvada Festivals Commission's event lineup for 2026!

Included in this episode:

• Arvada Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 28 in Olde Town
• Volunteer with the Arvada Festivals Commission
• Arvada Kite Festival on Sunday, April 12 at Stenger Sports Complex
• History of the Arvada Kite Festival video
• Arvada Summerfest on Saturday, June 6 at Ralston Park Addition
• Movies Around Town on Friday evenings July through October
• High Tea for Seniors on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Apex Community Center

News and events:

• Ralston Creek Trail closure at the Indiana St. underpass
• New sewer line project at 86th Parkway from Moore to Alkire
• Tennyson sewer line work is complete; Sheridan sewer line project expected to be complete in February
• The Arvada Reservoir is in need of new volunteer Rangers for the 2026 season
• Volunteers are needed for Jefferson County's annual Point-In-Time Count on Jan. 26-27
• Sign up for Visit Arvada's newsletter for all the best ways to explore Arvada

Email us at podcast@arvada.org or text us using the link at the top of the show notes

Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.

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Arvada’s Utility Business Manager, Chris Gray, talks through 2026 annual water, wastewater, and stormwater rate changes and how the City prioritizes projects that keep these services reliable 24/7, 365.

In this episode:

• 2026 rates and fees for water, sewer, stormwater services
• What a typical household can expect in 2026, and how Arvada rates compare to our neighbors
• Understanding funding sources, and the enterprise model, not taxes, that fund the operational and capital costs for services
• Billing upgrades coming in 2026: online bills and autopay

See past presentations to City Council and more information about planning for and funding water, wastewater, and stormwater services on the Utilities Transparency webpage.

News & Events:

• W. 72nd Avenue widening project from Kipling to Oak beginning in early 2026, see the project website for more information
• Cold weather shelter network information and resources
• Christmas tree recycling at Stenger Sports Complex, 6:30am to 5:30pm, 7 days a week, Dec. 26 to Jan. 19

Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.