New Manager for Parks and Recreation Department Announced Thursday, December 04, 2008 | 16 ° Light Snow   On August 21, Mayor Hickenlooper announced the appointment of Kevin Patterson as the new Manager of the Parks & Recreation Department.  Kevin brings a unique combination of experience as a teacher, elected official and executive manager to his new post as Manager of Parks and Recreation.   A City employee since 1993, Kevin has also served as Manager of General Services, Deputy Manager of Human Services, Finance Director for Community Planning and Development, and Budget Supervisor and Budget Analyst for the City's Budget and Management Office.    Prior to his employment with Denver, he was Citizens' Advocate in the Office of Governor Roy Romer.  Kevin received his bachelor's degree in teaching from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, and a master's of Public Administration and master's of Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Colorado at Denver. He was also elected to the Denver School Board in 2001 and re-elected in 2005.     Patterson will assume the Manager's role starting September 15. Posted on Wednesday, September 03, 2008 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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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