Latest Convention News   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.     Denver Provides Budget Overview for Security Equipment DNC Parade Route Slots Announced   More...

Top Headlines Wednesday, July 23, 2008 | 79 ° Mostly Cloudy   MUNICIPAL SHELTER SEES JUMP IN ADOPTIONS Reports Double-Digit Increase in Adoptions For 2007   Denver’s Animal Care and Control division of the Department of Environmental Health proudly reports that the Denver Municipal Animal Shelter experienced a double-digit increase in animal adoptions in 2007. “Controlling and abating the homeless animal population is an important goal for Denver,” said Nancy Severson, Manager of Denver Environmental Health.  “The recent bond passage to build a new municipal animal shelter confirms that increasing adoptions, getting lost animals back to their owners, and improving the care and well being of the homeless and lost animal population is a priority with Denver residents.”     In 2007... Envisioning Economic Prosperity Task Force Initiated   Councilman Doug Linkhart and Andre Pettigrew, Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development, have initiated an Economic Prosperity Task Force.  The goal is to strengthen the long-term economic well-being of all residents by extending opportunities for them to more fully benefit from Denver’s economy. The group will present a final report to the Mayor and Denver City Council in early 2009.        Archives         Headlines      1 2 3 4 5

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Announcements Denver Election Information The Denver Elections Division has a new location and a new website. Both places have the most current and accurate election information for Denver voters. Visit the website www.DenverVotes.org     Cinemocracy: Democracy on Film Capture your definition of democracy in a five minute production and submit it.  The deadline is August 1.  The top 10 videos will be shown during the DNC. http://www.cinemocracy.org/ for details  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.   Summer Sounds Ring through the Air in July!         Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Colorado Council on the Arts and Target presents the Colorado Symphony Orchestra outdoors at two Denver parks  -  July 3 and July 24 City Looking for 150 Exceptional Residents This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor John Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  These will be people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place for generations to come.   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. Movies in the Parks June 6 - Aug 2: Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and picnic goodies for a fun-filled night under the stars. 16 family-friendly films on outdoor screens with high quality sound is one-of–a-kind experience.   More Announcements      1 2