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Task Force Attacks Foreclosure Problem Thursday, July 24, 2008 | 80 ° Mostly Cloudy   Task Force Attacks Foreclosure Problem 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 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     Cinemocracy: Democracy on Film Capture your definition of democracy in a five minute production and submit it.  The deadline is August 1.  The top 10 videos will be shown during the DNC. http://www.cinemocracy.org/ for details  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.   Summer Sounds Ring through the Air in July!         Denver Office of Cultural Affairs, Colorado Council on the Arts and Target presents the Colorado Symphony Orchestra outdoors at two Denver parks  -  July 3 and July 24 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.   More Announcements      1 2