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.

Peek Behind the Voting Booth Curtain Tuesday, October 07, 2008 | 40 ° Clear   Denver Elections Director starts weekly website column Want to know what’s happening as Denver prepares for the 2008 elections?  Check out the "Director's Notebook"  Elections Director Michael Scarpello's new weekly column.  You'll find it on the Denver Elections Division website, www.DenverGov.org/elections.   Scarpello’s column covers major projects and hurdles as the City gears up for what is expected to be record voter numbers for this presidential election.     Some of the topics covered include: Getting ready to move the Elections Division Choosing polling places Early voting locations Designing the ballot How to vote by mail Tabulating paper ballots A lot goes planning and preparing for any election.  Ballots must be designed and printed.  Election judges must be recruited and trained.  Polling places must be sought out, inspected for suitability, and secured.  Public education materials must be created and distributed.  Community partners’ feedback must be solicited.  Candidates and initiative groups must be interacted with.  Voter registration data must be updated continually.  And all software and hardware systems must be tested. Scarpello will have plenty to say, so read the "Director's Notebook" regularly.  Bookmark  www.DenverGov.org/elections and follow the progress as Denver prepares for the 2008 elections. Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 Posted by mhelms  Contributed by mhelms 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. 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