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Task Force Attacks Foreclosure Problem Friday, October 10, 2008 | 52 ° Mostly Cloudy   Solutions Sought to Protect Quality and Safety of Neighborhoods   January 19, 2007 -- Michael Hancock, President of the Denver City Council, announced today the formation of a Foreclosure Task Force that will focus on community impacts, education, and best practices. “It is important to protect the quality of life in neighborhoods which include schools and businesses. There is a growing problem in Denver relative to home foreclosures and abandoned properties that lead to safety issues, and we must provide solutions to the problems,” stated Council President Hancock. The Task Force will meet weekly for through March 1, 2007, from 4 to 6 p.m. The sessions can be see live on Denver 8 TV and replayed each Saturday at 8 pm. The programs can also be viewed on-line.   The Councilman has convened community people with expertise in these areas to evaluate the issues and to provide recommendations. The Task Force includes the following individuals: Task Force Co-Chairs: Councilman Rick Garcia, District #1 Josh Widoff, Real Estate Attorney, Brownstein Hyatt & Farber, P.C. Community Members: Milroy Alexander, Executive Director, Colorado Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) Karen Benz, Special Agents Supervisor, FBI John Carson – Regional Director, HUD Beverly Cribari – Intern Director, Association of Hispanic Realtors Diane Evans, Vice-President Regulatory Liaison, Land Title Guarantee Nikki Floyd, State of Colorado, Administrative Assistant Nancy Ford, Consultant J. Miles Gooderjam, Special Agent, FBI Tony Hernandez, Executive Director, Fannie Mae Chris Holbert, President, Colorado Mortgage Lenders Kelly Huber, Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service Tracy Huggins, Executive Director, DURA Jacky Morales-Ferrand, Economic Development, Mayor’s Office Rachel Nance Vice-President of Public Policy, Colorado Association of Realtors Richard Poole, Area Director, Senator Allard’s Office; Chris Streiff, Director, SMART Professionals Zachary Urban, Director of Housing Counseling, Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. Kathi Williams, Division Director, State of Colorado Jan Zavislan, Deputy Attorney General, State of Colorado Prepared by Debra Bartleson, Denver City Council Posted on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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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