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 Friday, July 25, 2008 | 76 ° Scattered Clouds   PARKING FINES INCREASE The cost of illegal parking on Denver streets gets steeper   Denver Public Works Right of Way Enforcement says starting October 1st the cost of a Type 1 parking ticket is $25, up from $20.  The fine for parking in spaces specified for people with disabilities is going from $100 to $150.  And parking in a Street /Repair and Parking Tow-Away Zones changes to $25.00 for the first offense, $50.00 for subsequent offenses.   NEW APPOINTMENT TO DENVER WATER BOARD Denver real estate broker to fill vacancy     Mayor John Hickenlooper recently announced his appointment of John R. Lucero to the Denver Water Board.   Lucero is a broker associate at Lucero Real Estate, Inc., a local real estate company that offers residential, commercial, development and investment real estate expertise.   He currently serves as a member of the Denver Zoning Code Task Force and was a member of the mayor’s transition team for community planning and development in 2003.        Archives         Headlines      1 2 3

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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     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.   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.   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.   Build a Better Denver   Citizens can now learn more about neighborhood bond project information. Visit the new Better Denver website focusing on the initiatives to maintain critical infrastructure.   Follow progress on capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation.     More Announcements      1