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Denver Headlines Friday, July 04, 2008 | 88 ° Scattered Clouds   ELECTIONS DIRECTOR NAMED Michael Scarpello named as Denver’s Director of Elections and Helen Gonzales as the Deputy Director of the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.   Denver Clerk and Recorder Stephanie O’Malley has, with the assistance of Denver’s Career Service Authority, completed a national search for an Elections Director to work under the Clerk and Recorder’s Office.  Efforts were made to reach potential candidates through publications and professional associations involved with elections administration.   Scarpello has served as the Elections Manager for the Douglas County, Nebraska Election Commission (Omaha) since June of 2004. Gonzales has served Denver in several capacities including Director of the Excise and License under the Webb and Hickenlooper Administrations. MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE EXTENDED Denver and Metro Mayors Program for First-Time Homebuyers  - Program Offers Stable, Conventional Fixed-Rate Mortgages   The Denver Office of Economic Development and the Metro Mayors Caucus are proud to announce an extension of the popular Metro Mortgage Assistance first-time homebuyers program. First-time homebuyers in many parts of the Denver metro area can now get a 4% down payment assistance grant and 6.59% 30-year fixed rate mortgage through the program.        Archives         Headlines      1 2

Announcements 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 Free Concert Event Denver Office of Cultural Affairs presents the 5th annual Latino Rhythms July 11 at Sloan's Lake Park   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.   Fees waived at Denver Recreation Centers Denver youth age 17 and younger may use City recreation centers, including swimming pools, for free this summer from June 2 - Aug 16  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.   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     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 2