City Manger Picked

I wanted to take a few moments to provide you with an update related to the selection process for the next City Manager of Arvada. After an extensive search of candidates from across the nation, Mark Deven (the current City manager of Woodland, California) has been decided upon as the person to succeed Craig Kocian this fall.
This decision was difficult considering the quality of all of the candidates who were considered for this critical post within the organization. It was the thoughtful and vital assistance provided by citizens, business leaders and City staff involved in the overall selection process that offered Council the essential information to make the best decision possible in moving forward in the next chapter of our history.
We have accomplished so much as a City under the outstanding leadership of Craig, and it is the expectation of the entire City Council that Mark will provide the same level of guidance, expertise and dedication that has become the standard set by Craig and the entire employee body.
Mayor Bob Frie

Mark G. Deven

City Manager, City of Woodlands, Woodland, CA (Left)