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Denver Update: Weekly News Summary
May 9-15,  2008
Find out what's happening in Denver city government.

Now, you can get a weekly review of the issues and events of the City and County of Denver in two ways. Either read the weekly summary, or view the Denver Update video program. Both options are in one place, right here online.

Turn to this weekly summary for recaps of the main actions of the mayor and city council, as well as a preview of the meeting schedule for the week ahead. The program also includes details about other events and meetings that will help you participate in local civic affairs.

Denver Update is a weekly news program produced by Denver 8 TV.  You may also Subscribe to receive notices of weekly updates..

General meeting information

Denver City Council is the legislative branch of Denver City and County government and consists of 13 elected members. The whole Denver City Council meets every Monday evening (except on holidays when meetings are held on Tuesday nights) in the Council Chambers, Room 451 of the City and County Building, at 1437 Bannock Street.

Related links:
Denver City Council Weekly Agendas, Minutes, and Information
http://www.denvergov.org/CityCouncil
Receive Council Agendas and Updates by E-mail
http://www.denvergov.org/d2mmain.asp


Denver City Council Committee Meeting Schedule
 
Denver City Council Committees meet in the Council Committee Room at the City and County Building at 1437 Bannock Street, Denver, Colorado.
  • Blueprint Denver Committee - Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
  • Bond Implementation Committee - Fourth Mondays, 3:30 p.m.
  • Economic Development Committee - First and third Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
  • FasTracks Committee - Third Mondays, 3:30 p.m.
  • Finance Committee - First and third Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
  • General Government Committee - Second and fourth Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
  • Public Amenities Committee - Second and fourth Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
  • Public Works Committee - First and third Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.
  • Safety Committee - First and third Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m.
  • Neighborhood, Community and Business Revitalization Committee - Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

Mayor-Council meeting

Denver mayor and city council members meet together to preview legislation and discuss issues every week Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Related link:
Mayor-Council Meeting Agendas
http://www.denvergov.org/draft_agenda/default.asp




Written by staff of Denver 8 TV, City and County of Denver.

Posted on Friday, May 16, 2008
Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD
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