Key Dates

Wadsworth Boulevard – reconstruction of Wadsworth between 35th Avenue and I-70 to include additional lanes to decrease congestion, continuous sidewalks on both sides of the street for improved pedestrian and bicyclist mobility, and enhanced streetscape and landscaping. This project is underway.

Anderson Park – modernization of the park to include upgrades to the Anderson Building recreation center and outdoor pool, baseball field lighting and infield improvements, reconstruction of soccer field and upgrade of park pavilion. This project is complete.

The mayor and city council participated in a retreat focused on the accomplishments of the voter approved initiative from 2016. Thanks to that temporary .5 cent sales tax rate increase, the City of Wheat Ridge was able to invest in several capital improvement projects.

As the $38.5 million revenue cap on the temporary .5 cent sales tax approaches, the mayor and city council look to voters for feedback on continuing this investment into the city, the duration of which they would like to invest, and which specific capital improvement projects are a top priority. 

Council directs city staff to prepare potential ballot language to be included in the November 2023 election.