---
title: City of Arvada
description: The City of Arvada is the home rule municipal government of Arvada, Colorado, led by an elected City Council and an appointed City Manager.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/city-of-arvada
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-09-06"
updatedAt: "2026-10-21"
organizationType: Government / public agency
location: Arvada, CO, United States
website: https://www.arvadaco.gov
yearFounded: 1904
---

# City of Arvada

*Government / public agency • Arvada, CO, United States*

## About

The City of Arvada is the home rule municipal government of Arvada, Colorado, led by an elected City Council and an appointed City Manager.

The City of Arvada is a home rule city in Jefferson and Adams counties, Colorado. Articles of Incorporation for the Town of Arvada were filed on August 24, 1904, and the city became a home rule municipality on July 23, 1963. Its 2020 census population was 124,402.

The city has a council-manager form of government. The elected City Council sets policy, and the Council-appointed City Manager administers it. City Hall is at 8101 Ralston Road.

The city employs more than 700 full-time and 300 temporary or seasonal staff. Its stated mission is to deliver superior services that enhance the lives of everyone in the community.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1904
- **Address:** 8101 Ralston Road, Arvada, CO 80002
- **Website:** https://www.arvadaco.gov

## Programs

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