City of Wheat Ridge

What makes Wheat Ridge a great community and a great place to work? Check out this video on our YouTube channel that shares about all the great things Wheat Ridge has to offer: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gXUMzAY2 #wheatridge #citygovernment #cityofwheatridge #localgovernment #governmentjobs

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at the City of Wheat Ridge: ACTION Awards 2025 We’re proud to recognize the outstanding employees who were honored at this year’s ACTION Awards celebration of the values that drive our organization forward: Accountability. Change. Teamwork. Integrity. Opportunity. NOW. Today we are celebrating our 2025 ACTION Award Winner 🏆 Drumroll, please... The 2025 ACTION Award goes to John Medrano! John lives and breathes the City’s core values. From managing the Large Item Pickup Program to leading team morale efforts and training across departments, his impact touches nearly every part of Public Works, and every person he works with. John, thank you for being the glue, the guide, and the gold standard of what Wheat Ridge represents. Congratulations on your award, it is well deserved!

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at the City of Wheat Ridge: ACTION Awards 2025 We’re proud to recognize the outstanding employees who were honored at this year’s ACTION Awards celebration of the values that drive our organization forward: Accountability. Change. Teamwork. Integrity. Opportunity. NOW. Today, we’re celebrating our Next Chapter Award. Wheat Ridge is transforming, and that takes vision. This year’s Next Chapter Award honors the Plan Leaders who updated six major city plans and redefined public engagement. Their work laid the foundation for our future. 👏 Ella Stueve 👏 Ashley Holland 👏 Mary Hester 👏 Steve Art 👏 Jana Easley 👏 Whitney Mugford-Smith 👏 Amanda Harrison Thank you for turning ideas into action and community into collaboration!

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at the City of Wheat Ridge: ACTION Awards 2025 We’re proud to recognize the outstanding employees who were honored at this year’s ACTION Awards celebration of the values that drive our organization forward: Accountability. Change. Teamwork. Integrity. Opportunity. NOW. Today, we’re celebrating Moving the Needle. Two recipients went above and beyond this year to make real, measurable change. Amanda Harrison made Wheat Ridge a statewide leader in digital accessibility, resolving over 1 million ADA compliance issues while empowering web editors and promoting inclusion. Amanda leads with heart, vision, and an unmatched drive to make government more accessible, transparent, and people centered. Sara Heisdorffer revitalized our Aquatics Department, building a dream team, enhancing safety, and preparing for the future of Anderson Pool. Amanda and Sara, thank you for moving the needle in every sense!

Staff Spotlight: Meet Beth June! Beth has been with Wheat Ridge Parks & Rec for 23 years, bringing joy to the community through events like the Holiday Celebration, Egg Hunt, and Performances in the Park. She also leads volunteer efforts that keep programs like Tree Stewards and the Active Adult Center thriving. She loves live music, you’ll probably spot her at any of the Performances in the Park! https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gztKBwRT We’re grateful for Beth’s energy, creativity, and commitment to connection. Read more about her in this month's Neighborhood Gazette: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gizsqprj

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at the City of Wheat Ridge: ACTION Awards 2025 We’re proud to recognize the outstanding employees who were honored at this year’s ACTION Awards celebration of the values that drive our organization forward: Accountability. Change. Teamwork. Integrity. Opportunity. NOW. Today, we’re celebrating the sixth ACTION value: NOW Proactivity and urgency define this year’s NOW award recipients: Bryan Blaser leads Rec Center operations with responsiveness and respect, cultivating a team that thrives on consistency, excellence, and heart.  Alex Rose is the voice and vision behind PD communications, anticipating needs, producing top-tier content, and responding in real-time, while keeping the public informed and engaged. Bryan and Alex, thank you for acting purposefully and delivering when it matters most!

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at the City of Wheat Ridge: ACTION Awards 2025 We’re proud to recognize the outstanding employees who were honored at this year’s ACTION Awards celebration of the values that drive our organization forward: Accountability. Change. Teamwork. Integrity. Opportunity. NOW. Today, we’re celebrating the fourth ACTION value: Opportunity Opportunity is about growth, innovation, and stepping up, and no one has done that more than Dave Applebaum. As our Network Administrator, Dave transformed our IT infrastructure, eliminating single points of failure, boosting Wi-Fi, and saving the City thousands, while operating behind the scenes with humility and excellence. Dave, thank you for empowering progress and resilience across Wheat Ridge! #WheatRidge #ACTIONAwards

Safety and Smiles in Wheat Ridge! This week, City of Wheat Ridge employees gathered for our annual Safety Soirée, a fun, hands-on event that emphasizes workplace safety. We kicked off the day with pancakes and coffee, loaded up on swag, and earned WOW Points while learning how to keep ourselves and our coworkers safe on the job. Huge thanks to our HR and Risk teams for making safety education engaging, rewarding, and delicious!

Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center VOLUNTEER TRIP DRIVERS / LEADERS NEEDED Be the reason someone gets to explore, connect, and enjoy!   Volunteers help drive and lead 40% of all Trips offered by the Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center, and we couldn’t do it without them! This vital program runs on the joy, skill, and dedication of amazing community members who generously give their time, even while balancing full-time jobs and busy lives.   Perks of Volunteering: Free admission to all trips you drive or lead. No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Connect with others and be part of something meaningful.   Interested? Contact our Trips & Outdoor Recreation Coordinator, Mallorie De Vries.   Email: mdevries@ci.wheatridge.co.us Phone: 303-205-7510

2025 Leave No Trace in Action What an inspiring day! On Saturday, June 7, our community members and city employees came together for a morning of education, hands-on stewardship, and celebration during the Two-Year Spotlight Celebration & Community Planting Event. From learning how to protect our natural spaces to digging in the dirt, pulling weeds, and collecting trash, every action made a difference. Thank you to the city employees and volunteers from various organizations who showed up, planted roots (literally!), and helped us live the Leave No Trace principles in our Nature Play Area. BBQ + pool passes were the perfect reward for your hard work! Please consider registering for our Connect To Nature Classes at https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gE65fhyr; Activity #: 120311.