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Denver Headlines Friday, July 04, 2008 | 86 ° Scattered Clouds   Denver Names First CFO Mayor John Hickenlooper has announced his appointment of Claude Pumilia as Denver’s first chief financial officer (CFO).   Pumilia brings 15 years of experience as a senior operating and financial executive to his new position, which was created in November 2006 when Denver citizens approved a historic Charter amendment. The vote paved the way for the City to modernize its financial structure by bringing all critical functions under a single accountable executive for the first time. Denver Designated a National Leader in Casey Foundation Family to Family Initiative Chosen as One of Three National Host Sites to Help other Child Welfare Agencies Improve Outcomes for Children and Families Denver was named today by the Annie E. Casey Foundation as a national Family to Family host site that will be regularly visited by child welfare agencies from around the country to share its innovative achievements and practice reforms in foster care and child welfare. Denver was named as one of three Family to Family host sites, along with Cleveland, OH and Louisville, KY.  These are locations where other public agencies will come to observe and learn child welfare “best practices” based on four core strategies of team decision-making, recruitment and support of foster resource families, community partnerships and evaluation. Denver Announces New Assessor    Department of Revenue taps Paul Jacobs   March 7, 2007 - The Denver Department of Revenue announced the hiring of Paul Jacobs as the City’s new Assessor.  Jacobs’ initial focus will be to complete the 2007 reappraisal of all Denver properties. Jacobs has worked in both the public and private sectors and brings 30 years of broad experience in the assessment field. Denver Councilman Takes Helm of Regional Council of Governments Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) elects Rick Garcia   March 1- Denver Council Member Rick Garcia, District 1, was elected chair of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) Board of Directors at their February 21st board meeting. Councilman Garcia said that he was honored to be the first Hispanic in the 52-year history of the organization to serve in this leadership capacity.  He is also only the third Denver representative to serve as chairperson. Mayor Hickenlooper commented... Denver Opens New Workforce Training Center  New Flagship Training Center Benefits Job Seekers and Employers   To further assist job seekers with the skills and training needed to succeed in today’s workforce, the Denver Office of Economic Development proudly opens a new flagship training center at 1391 N. Speer Blvd., Suite 510. The new center is the largest training facility offered through Denver’s system of five workforce development and training centers. Equipped with three classrooms and a lab area, the center is projected to serve approximately 500 residents monthly. All classes are available for free to Denver residents.        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