Denver Needs Election Day Poll Workers   Two thousand citizens are needed to work at the polls on Election Day. You can help!  Please sign up. Need more information on voting in Denver? Visit the Denver Elections Division website.

Top Headlines Saturday, October 11, 2008 | 39 ° Drizzle   Infrastructure Bond Projects on Nov. 6 Ballot The attached spreadsheet lists the infrastructure bond projects (download) on the November 6, 2007 ballot. The first question would establish a 2.5 mill increase in property taxes - those funds would be dedicated to maintenance of city infrastructure and assets.   The following eight questions address projects in the following order:  Health and Human Services Facilities Libraries Streets, Transportation and Public Works Park System Facilities Public Office Facilities Cultural Facilities deferred maintenance Cultural Facilities new construction Public Safety Facilities For more information including the City Council ordinance, visit the City Council Web site. To view video coverage of a community forum on the topic visit Denver Decides election programming. DPS ANNOUNCES REFORM PLAN Plans unveiled for school closures, creation of new school programs Some parents, students and teachers in the Denver Public School system are facing an uncertain academic future.  DPS officials on Monday announced eight elementary schools are closing; as many as five schools will change their academic programs.  The decision comes after several months of review by A+, the civic organization created to help reform schools in the Denver area.         News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4

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Announcements Non-Profits Can Raise Cash as Poll Workers In an innovative effort to meet the need for Election Day poll workers, nonprofit organizations can organize their volunteers to work the polls and donate their fees as a fund-raiser for the organization. Only 2 Free Public Art Tours Remain This Year! Two Saturdays left to explore the City’s public art program. Don't miss out on these free tours - one in October, one in November. Sign up now!  Read more for details.   Energy Assistance Applications Accepted Applications are now being accepted for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). The maximum benefit has been increased for the upcoming season to help families pay their energy bills this upcoming winter.  2008 One Book, One Denver Picked Mayor Hickenlooper has unveiled the 2008 One Book, One Denver selection. Dashiell Hammett’s Classic "The Thin Man" will be at the center of community-wide activities and events through October. 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