Thursday, Nov. 26 - City and County of Denver offices will be closed for the day in observance of Thanksgiving Day. On Friday, November 27, most City and County offices will also be closed as Employees are taking a furlough day to help the City create budget savings during these challenging economic times. Please see details here for specific information on how the closures may or may not affect City functions.

Denver Update: Weekly News Summary Friday, November 27, 2009 | 40.0° Fair November 13 - 19, 2009 Find out what happened 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 www.denvergov.org/CityCouncil Receive Council Agendas and Updates by E-mail  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 Written by staff of Denver 8 TV, City and County of Denver. Posted on Saturday, November 21, 2009 Posted by AlanD   Return

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Announcements DENVER 2 for 1 TIX A free program that provides weekly 2 for 1 ticket and admission discounts for metro Denver arts and entertainment. It means great savings for you on last-minute tickets to music, theater, museums and much more. LEAP Program Helps with Heating Need help with your heating bills? LEAP could help. LEAP in Denver is designed to pay a portion of your heat bill, one-time during the winter season and also provides emergency assistance with shut-off notices. Building a "Better Denver" The Better Denver Program is a comprehensive effort to invest in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of city facilities as well as new construction. Residents can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects at the Better Denver website How the Federal Economic Stimulus Will Help Denver The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides the city a great opportunity.  Denver will receive stimulus dollars for critical city projects and programs and report what's received and how it's being spent! View online updates. More Announcements      1