Top Headlines Sunday, September 07, 2008 | 64 ° Mostly Cloudy   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.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4 5

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Announcements 7th Annual Four Mile Fling Four Mile Historic Park’s annual fund-raiser is Sunday, September 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  The event includes dinner, a silent auction and games.  First Time Homebuyer Information Get information about buying your first home and find out details about available homes in the Stapleton area under the HomeStart program. The conference is September 20. Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature and Science Learn about and celebrate the nature, science and culture of Latin America September 7 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Community Emergency Response Training Be prepared to help professional responders in case a disaster hits close to home. This 16 hour training course is free. Parks & Rec Wants Public Input on Rec Centers Denver residents are being asked to help decide the future of the City's rec centers. The Parks & Recs Department is hosting a series of public meetings to gather public comment.   I Get Around Get healthy while you explore Denver's premier attractions, during Convention week and beyond—all at zero carbon impact on our environment! View map (7.3MB PDF)     Deadline Extended to Nominate 150 of City's Extraordinary This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  Nominate people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place.   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