Who in Arvada is Mark Devan?

Mark Devan is the new city manager in Arvada. The guy comes to us from the broke state of California where it is standard practice to spend more than you have. So what is the verdict on Mr. Devan is he going to be good or bad for Arvada? The jury is still out on this one I'm afraid. But there is some good news as best we can tell that lead us to believe this guy may be better than Craig Kocian, but that isn't saying a whole lot.

First, Mr. Devan made significant cuts to the City budget shortly after being appointed. Good job Mr. Devan, two thumbs up for that.
Secondly, Mr. Devan is a practicing Catholic, which is way better than the last Jewish thug who thought he could rip out St. Annes because he forgot to plan a parking lot. Mark Devan and his family attend Mass every Saturday evening at St. Annes so rest easy Catholics in the City at last the tyrant is gone!

None of this of course means that Mark Devan will keep it up or that he will maintain the sterling record he currently has, but we are hopeful.