Thursday, Nov. 26 - City and County of Denver offices will be closed for the day in observance of Thanksgiving Day. On Friday, November 27, most City and County offices will also be closed as Employees are taking a furlough day to help the City create budget savings during these challenging economic times. Please see details here for specific information on how the closures may or may not affect City functions.

Top Headlines Friday, November 27, 2009 | 41.0° Fair VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR TAX PREP Help Lift Denver's Hard-Working Low-Income Families Out of Poverty   The City and County of Denver is calling for volunteers, on behalf of the Denver Asset Building Coalition (DABC), to help hard-working low-income families with their tax return preparation. This assistance can help them get tax refunds and is one effort that can help lift Denver's low-income families out of poverty.   You don't need to be an accountant or even a computer whiz to lend a hand - no experience required! The DABC will train you to help file tax returns for Denver's hard-working low-income families. DABC tax law training is offered online in December and January. E-file training to prepare returns using a computer will be provided to all volunteers in January.  All training is provided free of charge. DAVID FINE NAMED AS CITY ATTORNEY Mayor John Hickenlooper announces appointment   “David Fine has enjoyed an impressive career as a local attorney specializing in civil litigation, employment litigation, constitutional law and election law,” Hickenlooper said. “He has represented and advised businesses, individuals, nonprofits and government entities on a broad range of issues relevant to services the City of Denver provides and the people we serve.  We look forward to having someone of his experience and expertise join our talented team in the City Attorney’s Office.”        News Archives           Current Headlines 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Announcements DENVER 2 for 1 TIX A free program that provides weekly 2 for 1 ticket and admission discounts for metro Denver arts and entertainment. It means great savings for you on last-minute tickets to music, theater, museums and much more. LEAP Program Helps with Heating Need help with your heating bills? LEAP could help. LEAP in Denver is designed to pay a portion of your heat bill, one-time during the winter season and also provides emergency assistance with shut-off notices. Building a "Better Denver" The Better Denver Program is a comprehensive effort to invest in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of city facilities as well as new construction. Residents can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects at the Better Denver website How the Federal Economic Stimulus Will Help Denver The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides the city a great opportunity.  Denver will receive stimulus dollars for critical city projects and programs and report what's received and how it's being spent! View online updates. More Announcements      1