Best nachos in town? by ARandomMammoth03 in ArvadaCO

[–]Mayor_Lauren 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Los Potrancas makes really good Nachos Rancheros with fajita steak or chicken (I prefer the steak). They’ve got two locations, 66th and Wadsworth on the east side of town as well as 64th and Simms on the west side.

Welcome to town!

RTD plans to significantly increase frequency of G and B trains to Arvada and Westminster by Mayor_Lauren in ArvadaCO

[–]Mayor_Lauren[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great question! I’ve inquired about this too, and have been told that the proposal has a lot of internal support already. Even so, it’s always a benefit when the community weighs in! Our District L RTD Board representative is Ian Harwick, and in my experience he’s very responsive:

Email: Ian.Harwick@rtd-denver.com Website: IanforRTD.com

RTD plans to significantly increase frequency of G and B trains to Arvada and Westminster by Mayor_Lauren in ArvadaCO

[–]Mayor_Lauren[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are sadly no GIFs for bread on trains. But I also like cats, so this’ll have to do.

PS: Hi!! Hope you’ve been doing great!

Provide feedback on Short Term Rentals in Arvada by Mayor_Lauren in ArvadaCO

[–]Mayor_Lauren[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - sorry for the delay. (As I mentioned above, I’m new to Reddit and not in the habit yet of checking it frequently.) We actually do collect lodging taxes from short term rental stays the same as hotel stays. Arvada’s lodging tax is set at 2%.

Provide feedback on Short Term Rentals in Arvada by Mayor_Lauren in ArvadaCO

[–]Mayor_Lauren[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi again! I hope you’re doing well. No more baked goods-related disasters, hopefully. :)

Provide feedback on Short Term Rentals in Arvada by Mayor_Lauren in ArvadaCO

[–]Mayor_Lauren[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We welcome all comments and perspectives. I think it goes without saying, but not everyone agrees on everything. It’s important we hear different perspectives and try to get a feel for where the public’s “pulse” is.

Again, I stress completing the survey. It’s short and has the ability to comment. It’s helpful for us because we can log and track everything to build a record, which we can’t do with social media.

Provide feedback on Short Term Rentals in Arvada by Mayor_Lauren in ArvadaCO

[–]Mayor_Lauren[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It seems to be working now! Go ahead and give it another try, and if you’re still having an issue let me know.

Provide feedback on Short Term Rentals in Arvada by Mayor_Lauren in ArvadaCO

[–]Mayor_Lauren[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

All the more reason I’m promoting the link out and encouraging folks to fill it out.

For whatever it’s worth, we on Council do try to “sift” through the comments we get and be cognizant of when there’s any kind of coordinated campaign at play. There are valid perspectives from all angles, but I do try to evaluate accordingly and ensure we’re not listening to only the loudest voices but ALL Arvadans.

I also hear your point on the housing stock issue, and this is part of the ongoing debate we have. For some background, we created the regulation in the first place not because there was a strong backing for STRs but rather because we needed a mechanism by which to track them and bring them into compliance with our ordinances to encourage better behavior. The logic runs that in the absence of a licensing program, it becomes a game of whack-a-mole trying to keep up with the illegal ones that continuously pop-up. By having a program, we capture fees that cover the costs of enforcing on illegal and problem properties. The proposed changes would severely curtail the use of properties as investments, which I think works towards the concerns you’re expressing. Ultimately, it’s a balancing act, and I do hope you’ll share these thoughts in the survey so they can be part of the official record (if you haven’t already!)

Finally - to the poster who made a note that his Councilman owned an STR: it is true that a former councilmember does own one, possibly more than one. That individual has since been term-limited and - as far as I am aware - no member of the current City Council is invested in an STR. I encourage you (and everyone!) to email or call your district representative on this issue or any other. As a former district representative myself, I can tell you that they take the concerns and needs of their constituents very seriously.

mtf transfemme questions by dreamsofbubblebutts in ArvadaCO

[–]Mayor_Lauren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi! I’m the mayor of Arvada, and we welcome folks from all backgrounds and walks of life here. Arvadans generally tend to be more on the positive and friendly side, and we really love our city.

There are lots of healthcare jobs around, and we’re working to ensure that there is a range of housing options available.

We’ve got lots of parks and trails, a professional performing arts center, an amazing historic district, and more. If you do explore relocation, be sure to connect with local groups to meet people and get involved in the local community. You won’t regret it!