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Inside Arvada's Municipal Courts with Judge Kurtz
Inside Arvada
Inside Arvada
Inside Arvada's Municipal Courts with Judge Kurtz
Jul 23, 2025
Episode 34
City of Arvada
Judge Kathryn Kurtz discusses Arvada's Municipal Court and the value of balancing community safety with support for the individual.
In this episode:
- Arvada's Municipal Court handles 7,500-8,000 cases yearly including traffic violations, ordinance violations, code enforcement, and animal control issues
- A ballot measure is being considered to remove the residency requirement for judges
- The One Small Step Court program offers specialized support for individuals experiencing homelessness
- Judge Kurtz shares her judicial philosophy of "own it, fix it, forget it" – encouraging people to take responsibility, make amends, and then move forward with their lives
New and events:
- Movies Around Town continues Friday, August 8 with Happy Gilmore at Bridgeside Park
- Vote for your pick for the People's Choice Movie that will air August 29 at Clear Creek Valley Park
- High Tea for Seniors is Saturday, August 9 from 1-3pm for residents 85 and up, RSVP by July 25
- Request a visit from Arvada's Police or Fire departments during National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5
- Final Bulky Item Drop-off Event is Saturday, August 16 from 9am-2pm at the North Area Athletic Complex (NAAC)
Visit us at arvadaco.gov/podcast or email us at podcast@arvada.org.
