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...

Denver Update: Weekly News Summary Friday, July 25, 2008 | 78 ° Scattered Clouds   Denver Update: Weekly News Summary July 11 - 17,  2008 Find out what's happening in Denver city government. Now, you can get a weekly review of the issues and events of the City and County of Denver in two ways. Either read the weekly summary, or view the Denver Update video program. Both options are in one place, right here online. Turn to this weekly summary for recaps of the main actions of the mayor and city council, as well as a preview of the meeting schedule for the week ahead. The program also includes details about other events and meetings that will help you participate in local civic affairs. Denver Update is a weekly news program produced by Denver 8 TV.  You may also Subscribe to receive notices of weekly updates.. General meeting information Denver City Council is the legislative branch of Denver City and County government and consists of 13 elected members. The whole Denver City Council meets every Monday evening (except on holidays when meetings are held on Tuesday nights) in the Council Chambers, Room 451 of the City and County Building, at 1437 Bannock Street. Related links: Denver City Council Weekly Agendas, Minutes, and Information http://www.denvergov.org/CityCouncil Receive Council Agendas and Updates by E-mail http://www.denvergov.org/d2mmain.asp Denver City Council Committee Meeting Schedule   Denver City Council Committees meet in the Council Committee Room at the City and County Building at 1437 Bannock Street, Denver, Colorado. Blueprint Denver Committee - Second and fourth Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. Bond Implementation Committee - Fourth Mondays, 3:30 p.m. Economic Development Committee - First and third Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. FasTracks Committee - Third Mondays, 3:30 p.m. Finance Committee - First and third Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. General Government Committee - Second and fourth Tuesdays, 11 a.m. Public Amenities Committee - Second and fourth Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. Public Works Committee - First and third Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. Safety Committee - First and third Wednesdays, 9:15 a.m. Neighborhood, Community and Business Revitalization Committee - Second and fourth Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. Mayor-Council meeting Denver mayor and city council members meet together to preview legislation and discuss issues every week Tuesday at 10 a.m. Related link: Mayor-Council Meeting Agendas http://www.denvergov.org/draft_agenda/default.asp Written by staff of Denver 8 TV, City and County of Denver. Posted on Saturday, July 19, 2008 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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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