CITY OFFICIALS START NEW TERM Sunday, September 07, 2008 | 64 ° Mostly Cloudy   Mayor Hickenlooper Begins 2nd Term with Vision of Denver as Model City - New Clerk and 3 New City Council Members Join Leadership    Mayor John Hickenlooper was sworn in for his second term heading a group of 10 other re-elected Council members and the City Auditor. Joining Denver's civic leadership is the first-ever elected City Clerk, and three new City Council members. The highlight of the ceremony, held at the Denver Arts Complex's Buell Theatre, was the Mayor's Inaugural Address setting out the framework for challenging Denver residents to make a commitment to keeping Denver a national model of urban renaissance. "It’s not a matter of believing that Denver is better than other cities, for nothing is gained by vain pride, but rather an understanding - based upon impressive evidence - that our achievements rank at the top of urban undertakings in this nation," said Hickenlooper.  In order to continue and expand the City's successes, he challenged residents to make a commitment to the common good and tackle the issues the community faces in all of its neighborhoods stating that citizen participation and ongoing investment are necessary.   Read the full text of the Inaugural Address.   The entire program was covered live on Denver 8 TV and continues with replays Tuesday, July 17 at 10 pm; Saturday, July 21 at 3 pm; Sunday, July 22 at 1 pm; Saturday, July 28 at 8 pm. The ceremony and remarks are also available anytime here online  Posted on Monday, July 16, 2007 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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Announcements 7th Annual Four Mile Fling Four Mile Historic Park’s annual fund-raiser is Sunday, September 14th from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.  The event includes dinner, a silent auction and games.  First Time Homebuyer Information Get information about buying your first home and find out details about available homes in the Stapleton area under the HomeStart program. The conference is September 20. Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature and Science Learn about and celebrate the nature, science and culture of Latin America September 7 at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Community Emergency Response Training Be prepared to help professional responders in case a disaster hits close to home. This 16 hour training course is free. 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.   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.   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