Top Headlines Thursday, December 04, 2008 | 16 ° Light Snow   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.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3

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Announcements Animals Need Attention Too Denver's 311 is letting animals know that people care. The office will be collecting donations for Animal Care and Control through December 12. See how you can help. LeafDrop Program Ends December 5th Two weekday sites open until December 5th. Dig leaves into garden, compost them or use as mulch; then take the rest to a Denver LeafDrop program  collection site. Parade of Lights Right Around the Corner! The 34th Annual Parade of Lights takes place December 5 and 6 in downtown Denver. For more information visit the event website.   Public Safety Diversity Career Day   The City & County of Denver in coordination with the Denver Regional Council of Governments is hosting the 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Public Safety Diversity Career Day.  This event will be held Tuesday December 9, 2008. Hip Hop Nights  Denver Parks and Rec presents Hip Hop night @ the Center. Featuring live DJ, dance battles, graffiti Art, and more... Check out this poster for details! Name the New Justice Center Buildings Have any ideas about what the new Detention Center and Courthouse should be named?   The Mayor is inviting you to submit suggestions. Mayor's Gala Ball 2008 It's the 25th annual showcase of  ballroom dance talent in the City. Make it part of your holiday season and dance the night away! 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