Linda Shapley (@linshapley.bsky.social)

3 takeaways from Arvada Mayor Lauren Simpson’s ‘State of the City’ address Arvada has had a busy year, and Mayor Lauren Simpson’s State of the City address reflected that by packing a lot of information into a speech that lasted less than an hour. The theme for Simpson’s address, delivered on April 18 at Social Capitol, was “Building, Innovation and Thriving.” She began by going over infrastructure achievements accomplished during the last year, including the conclusion of the Ralston Road improvement project, the opening of the Arvada Aquatics Center and the soon-to-be-completed Arvada Beer Garden, which Simpson said is set to be finished in June. https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2025/04/24/3-takeaways-from-arvada-mayor-lauren-simpsons-state-of-the-city-address/