Monday is Last Day to Register   If you plan to vote in the November Election you must be registered by 5 p.m., October 6.  It is also the deadline to update your voter record if you have changed your address. Have other election questions? Visit the Denver Elections Division website.

Denver Update: Weekly News Summary Monday, October 06, 2008 | 57 ° Mostly Cloudy   September 26 - October 2, 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, October 04, 2008 Posted by AlanD  Contributed by AlanD Return

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Announcements Greening Up Greater Park Hill You can volunteer to help plant 500 trees along streets in the Greater Park Hill neighborhood the week of October 20 - 25.  It's a joint effort of Tree by Tree- the Million Tree Inititative and the Park People to add to the urban canopy. 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. 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.   More Announcements      1