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Denver Headlines Saturday, July 05, 2008 | 73 ° Few Clouds   Voters End Election Commission - Will Choose Clerk Denver Approves Move to Elected Clerk and Recorder 2-to-1   January 31, 2007 - Denver voters have overwhelmingly put an end to the Denver Election Commission. The results of Tuesday's Special Election gave a more than two-to-one margin of victory to the proposal that calls for ending the 3 member Election Commission and instead electing a single Clerk and Recorder for Denver.   The vote was 36,461-Yes and 17,241-No. The 53,797 votes cast represent almost 20% (19.43%) of the electorate within the city.   Task Force Attacks Foreclosure Problem Solutions Sought to Protect Quality and Safety of Neighborhoods   January 19, 2007 -- Michael Hancock, President of the Denver City Council, announced today the formation of a Foreclosure Task Force that will focus on community impacts, education, and best practices. “It is important to protect the quality of life in neighborhoods which include schools and businesses. There is a growing problem in Denver relative to home foreclosures and abandoned properties that lead to safety issues, and we must provide solutions to the problems,” stated Council President Hancock.    The Task Force will meet weekly through March 1, 2007, from 4 to 6 p.m. The sessions can be see live on Denver 8 TV and replayed each Saturday at 8 pm. The programs can also be viewed on-line. Citizen Oversight Board Holds First Meeting of 2007 Public Safety Group Let Residents Raise Questions and Concerns   January 23, 2007 - The Citizen Oversight Board (COB) holds its first meeting of 2007 in Northeast Denver on Thursday, January 25, 2007 from 7-9 p.m. The meeting will be at Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center located at 3334 Holly St. (on Holly just north of MLK Blvd).  Each session of the COB moves to a different police district so that all communities have a convenient opportunity to participate. Mayor Appoints New Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs Jan Brennan to Brings Strong Mix of Skills   January 24, 2007 - Mayor John Hickenlooper is pleased to announce that Jan Brennan, formerly of Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA), has been appointed Deputy Director of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs.     “I’m thrilled with the mix of skills that Jan brings to our team,” said Erin Trapp, Director of the Denver Office of Cultural Affairs.  “Her strong background in the non-profit and arts sectors means that she can seamlessly step in and help us fulfill our mission to advance the arts and culture in Denver.”  First Ever Urban Ski and Snowboard Rail Yard Opens in Denver Denver Parks and Recreation Teams with Winter Park Resort to Bring Thrills to Ruby Hill Park   January 20, 2007 - Winter Park Resort in partnership with Denver Parks and Recreation has opened the first-ever skier and rider urban rail yard, Ruby Hill Rail Yard, Saturday, January 20. Demonstrations by Winter Park athletes helped kick off the event with free snowboard equipment made available for local youth interested in trying a new sport or fine tuning already learned techniques.        Archives         Headlines      1 2

Announcements Summer Sounds Ring through the Air in July!         Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Colorado Council on the Arts and Target presents the Colorado Symphony Orchestra outdoors at two Denver parks  -  July 3 and July 24 Free Concert Event Denver Office of Cultural Affairs presents the 5th annual Latino Rhythms July 11 at Sloan's Lake Park   City Looking for 150 Exceptional Residents This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor John Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  These will be people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place for generations to come.   Fees waived at Denver Recreation Centers Denver youth age 17 and younger may use City recreation centers, including swimming pools, for free this summer from June 2 - Aug 16  Movies in the Parks June 6 - Aug 2: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies for a fun-filled night under the stars. 16 family-friendly films on outdoor screens with high quality sound is one-of–a-kind experience.   Denver Election Information   The Denver Elections Division has a new location and a new website. Both places have the most current and accurate election information for Denver voters. Visit the website www.DenverVotes.org     Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. More Announcements      1 2