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DENVER WELCOMES THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
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MUNICIPAL SHELTER SEES JUMP IN ADOPTIONS
Reports Double-Digit Increase in Adoptions For 2007
 Denver’s Animal Care and Control division of the Department of Environmental Health proudly reports that the Denver Municipal Animal Shelter experienced a double-digit increase in animal adoptions in 2007. “Controlling and abating the homeless animal population is an important goal for Denver,” said Nancy Severson, Manager of Denver Environmental Health. “The recent bond passage to build a new municipal animal shelter confirms that increasing adoptions, getting lost animals back to their owners, and improving the care and well being of the homeless and lost animal population is a priority with Denver residents.” In 2007... |
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Envisioning Economic Prosperity
Task Force Initiated
 Councilman Doug Linkhart and Andre Pettigrew, Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development, have initiated an Economic Prosperity Task Force. The goal is to strengthen the long-term economic well-being of all residents by extending opportunities for them to more fully benefit from Denver’s economy. The group will present a final report to the Mayor and Denver City Council in early 2009. |
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DENVER ELECTIONS NOT AFFECTED BY STATE ACTION
Outcome of Senate Bill 189 does not affect Denver’s election
Denver Clerk and Recorder Stephanie O’Malley has issued a statement on the defeat of Senate Bill 189 in the Senate Appropriations Committee.
 “The outcome of Senate Bill 189 does not affect Denver’s election. We had announced our intentions to conduct a paper ballot election back on January 23 and have been working full steam ahead planning for the August and November elections based on that. Our election model doesn’t require any change in current law. “As we have planned, Denver voters will have the option of voting by mail, voting in an early voting location or voting on a paper ballot in a combined precinct polling place on Election Day. We will have at least one electronic voting machine in each voting location to keep the city in compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act. “Public mistrust of the current generation of voting machines has not abated, and I do remain concerned about the potential for renewed litigation since this legislation is indeed dead.” |
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INDEPENDENT MONITOR RELEASES 2007 ANNUAL REPORT
Accountability of Police and Sheriff Departments Considered Excellent
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The Office of the Independent Monitor (OIM) publicly released its 2007 Annual Report on Monday, March 17, 2008. The report details investigations of 2007 officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths, complaint investigations and findings, the status of OIM goals, and issues and concerns identified by the Independent Monitor over the past year.
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PHOTO RED LIGHT IS COMING TO DENVER
Program to Reduce Dangerous Side Impact Collisions at Intersections 
| The Denver Police Department announced the City and County of Denver and Redflex Traffic Systems Inc. have entered into a contract for Redflex to assist the city in implementing a Photo Red-Light Traffic enforcement program. This project has been in the planning stages for several years. The city has evaluated Photo Red-Light programs across the country to determine the best technology and service provider for this traffic safety program. The Denver Police Department believes this contract will provide Denver a state-of-the art digital photo and video program to reduce dangerous side impact collisions at intersections. |
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CHILD WELFARE PRACTICES EXAMINED
Report Called a Tough, Fair and Independent Review
 The Denver Department of Human Services has released the results of a third-party review of its child welfare practices. Roxane White, DDHS Manager, called for the third party review in November 2007. This request was made after a second child fatality in Denver, and in response to a commitment to improve and strengthen the department’s child protection practices.
"The review found that while we do a number of things well there are areas where we need to improve," White said. "We have already instituted some of the recommendations and the rest will be in place by Nov. 30 of this year."
The review was conducted by the Annie E. Casey Foundation and the Child Welfare League of America in collaboration with the Colorado State Department of Human Services.
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CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER PERMITS
for DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
First Requests will be Accepted from March 3 - 14, 2008
 The 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC) has been declared to be an "Extraordinary Event". This event will require special efforts to coordinate the permitting and licensing activities of the various departments and agencies of the City.
Given the international significance and the large-scale nature of this Extraordinary Event, a special process has been established for events, permits, and licenses in the downtown area [ map] from August 15 – 31, 2008.
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HISTORIC AGREEMENT FOR A HISTORIC PARK
Denver's Daniels Park to Receive Much Needed Improvements.
| Officials with Douglas County and the City and County of Denver have finalized a Cooperative Agreement defining roles and responsibilities for implementation of the Master Plan for Daniels Park, the historic 1,000-acre ranch north of Castle Rock that has been part of Denver’s Mountain Parks system since the 1920s.
Daniels Park is known for its bison herd, dramatic views of the Rocky Mountains, historic ranch buildings, the Kit Carson Campsite, distinctive stone shelter and the TallBull Memorial Grounds.
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Cinemocracy Film Festival Announced
How Do You Define Democracy?
Online short films address the topic - Top vote-getters to be screened
| The Cinemocracy Film Festival is an open source film festival to coincide with the 2008 Democratic National Convention. As an official event of the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee, Cinemocracy calls for open participation in the political process; a multitude of voices that shape the political future of the U.S.. |
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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)
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Build a Better Denver
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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. |
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Free public art tours
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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.
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Watch Now - live and archived Denver 8 programs, City Council meetings, public forums, and more.
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