Task Force Attacks Foreclosure Problem Saturday, September 06, 2008 | 67 ° Scattered Clouds   Solutions Sought to Protect Quality and Safety of Neighborhoods   January 19, 2007 -- Michael Hancock, President of the Denver City Council, announced today the formation of a Foreclosure Task Force that will focus on community impacts, education, and best practices. “It is important to protect the quality of life in neighborhoods which include schools and businesses. There is a growing problem in Denver relative to home foreclosures and abandoned properties that lead to safety issues, and we must provide solutions to the problems,” stated Council President Hancock. The Task Force will meet weekly for through March 1, 2007, from 4 to 6 p.m. The sessions can be see live on Denver 8 TV and replayed each Saturday at 8 pm. The programs can also be viewed on-line.   The Councilman has convened community people with expertise in these areas to evaluate the issues and to provide recommendations. The Task Force includes the following individuals: Task Force Co-Chairs: Councilman Rick Garcia, District #1 Josh Widoff, Real Estate Attorney, Brownstein Hyatt & Farber, P.C. Community Members: Milroy Alexander, Executive Director, Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Karen Benz, Special Agents Supervisor, FBI John Carson – Regional Director, HUD Beverly Cribari – Intern Director, Association of Hispanic Realtors Diane Evans, Vice-President Regulatory Liaison, Land Title Guarantee Nikki Floyd, State of Colorado, Administrative Assistant Nancy Ford, Consultant J. Miles Gooderjam, Special Agent, FBI Tony Hernandez, Executive Director, Fannie Mae Chris Holbert, President, Colorado Mortgage Lenders Kelly Huber, Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service Tracy Huggins, Executive Director, DURA Jacky Morales-Ferrand, Economic Development, Mayor’s Office Rachel Nance Vice-President of Public Policy, Colorado Association of Realtors Richard Poole, Area Director, Senator Allard’s Office; Chris Streiff, Director, SMART Professionals Zachary Urban, Director of Housing Counseling, Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. Kathi Williams, Division Director, State of Colorado Jan Zavislan, Deputy Attorney General, State of Colorado Prepared by Debra Bartleson, Denver City Council Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 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