Latest Convention News   Denver Announces Access and Mobility Plans for Final Convention Night at Invesco Field at Mile High   After extensive preparation and work with local, state and federal transportation and security officials, the City and County of Denver announced local mobility and access plans for the last day of the Democratic National Convention: Thursday, August 28, 2008.     City Maps Mobility for Downtown Access During Convention Plan maximizes downtown access to residents, employees and customers. Roads and transit will be open to enable area residents to come downtown and attend public events. Additional screening and security will affect some locations. Federal Court Upholds Denver's Convention Plans  City Announces Public Viewing Area at Invesco Field at Mile High Denver Releases Designated Parade Route to Invesco Field for Thur Aug. 28th More...

Top Headlines Wednesday, August 20, 2008 | 57 ° Few Clouds   MAYOR HICKENLOOPER FILLS KEY APPOINTMENTS String of Announcements Kicks-off Second Term   In the weeks surrounding his July 16 inauguration to a second four-year term, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper has announced several key positions in his administration. The most recent are the Manager of General Services and the City and County of Denver's Director of Economic Development. In recent weeks he also made his pick to lead the comprehensive Greenprint Denver Initiative and mid-month he selected his choice of CIO to lead the vital Technology Services Department. ELECTIONS DIRECTOR NAMED Michael Scarpello named as Denver’s Director of Elections and Helen Gonzales as the Deputy Director of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.   Denver Clerk and Recorder Stephanie O’Malley has, with the assistance of Denver’s Career Service Authority, completed a national search for an Elections Director to work under the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.  Efforts were made to reach potential candidates through publications and professional associations involved with elections administration.   Scarpello has served as the Elections Manager for the Douglas County, Nebraska Election Commission (Omaha) since June of 2004. Gonzales has served Denver in several capacities including Director of the Excise and License under the Webb and Hickenlooper Administrations.        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4

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Announcements 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.   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.   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. Free public art tours Certain Saturdays - Spend a quiet Saturday exploring the City’s public art program, or make the tours a destination for friends and family visiting Denver. Sign up now! Read more for details.   More Announcements      1