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Don Wick talks about his 30-year journey of serving the Arvada community, from starting out as an entry-level police officer in 1985 to recently becoming the new city manager. 

Don explains how all of his previous experience – Police Chief, Public Works Director, and Deputy City Manager – has prepared him to step into his new role leading the city. 

In this episode:

• How the city manager is responsible for executing City Council's Strategic Plan
• How the Ralston Road Bond Project is an example of executing the City Council Strategic Plan
• Opportunities and challenges facing the City, including: Homelessness, Affordable Housing, upgrading Utilities Infrastructure, and more
• How the City of Arvada operates within a council-manager form of government

News and Events:

• Arvada's Fourth of July Fireworks Show is Friday, July 4 at Stenger Sports Complex
• The Movies Around Town summer series kicks off Friday, June 27 with a free showing of the film "The Goonies" at Memorial Park
• Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a destructive insect that is destroying ash trees throughout the City. Learn how you can protect your trees from EAB
• A recording is available of the Arvada Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) community meeting held in May
• The Ralston Creek Trail detour near West Woods Golf Course has been extended to July due to weather delays 
• It's the last chance to take the Water Quality Survey before it closes at the end of June

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