Latest Convention News   Denver Announces Access and Mobility Plans for Final Convention Night at Invesco Field at Mile High   After extensive preparation and work with local, state and federal transportation and security officials, the City and County of Denver announced local mobility and access plans for the last day of the Democratic National Convention: Thursday, August 28, 2008.     City Maps Mobility for Downtown Access During Convention Federal Court Upholds Denver's Convention Plans  City Announces Public Viewing Area at Invesco Field at Mile High Denver Releases Designated Parade Route to Invesco Field for Thur Aug. 28th More...

Top Headlines Wednesday, August 20, 2008 | 70 ° Few 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.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3

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Announcements 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.   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.   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. Free public art tours Certain Saturdays - Spend a quiet Saturday exploring the City’s public art program, or make the tours a destination for friends and family visiting Denver. Sign up now! Read more for details.   More Announcements      1