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Blog Entry 3 of 3 Representative Gwyn Green: News and Updates from The Capitol
Representative Gwyn Green is the Representative for House District 23 and is a member of the Health and Human Services Committee and the Transportation & Energy Committee. In the 2007 legislative session, Rep. Green worked hard to improve public safety and consumer protection. She sponsored a bill to have courts evaluate sexual offenders to determine if they are a danger to the community, and another to increase the funding for crime victims’ services, including uncovered medical and funereal expenses. She sponsored a bill to protect the Campaign Fair Practice Act, and another to protect consumers purchasing hearing aids. Throughout the session, Rep. Green also worked on bills on health issues, the environment, jobs and the economy, and education. Click here to sign up for my newsletter: http://www.hd23.us/Newsletters/tabid/80/Default.aspx

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Foreclosures in Lakewood

Article Contributed on: 12/20/2007 2:04:24 PM

Lakewood Leaders Host Panel to Help Community Understand Options and Strategies for Foreclosure Prevention


WHAT: Lakewood Leaders invite community members to join them for a panel discussion on foreclosure counseling and prevention, the foreclosure process, and how local officials and real estate professionals can help.

Foreclosure counselors will be present for those seeking assistance.

WHEN: Saturday, January 5th
9:30 AM- 11:30 AM

WHERE: Belmar Public Library
255 Allison Parkway
Lakewood

SPONSORS: Senator Betty Boyd
Representative Gwyn Green
Representative Andy Kerr
Representative Ken Summers
The Colorado Division of Housing
The Colo. Foreclosure Prevention Task Force


WHO'S INVITED: Homeowners, borrowers facing foreclosure, real estate professionals, and anyone seeking information on the foreclosure process and foreclosure prevention.

PANEL DISCUSSION: What can be done about the high foreclosure rate?

Kathi Williams, Director, Colorado Division of Housing and co-Chair, Colorado Foreclosure Prevention Task Force
Zachary Urban, Director of Housing Counseling, Brothers Redevelopment, Inc.

FACTS ON FORECLOSURES:
  • In the first 9 months of this year, there were almost as many foreclosed homes as there were during all of 2006.
  • Foreclosed homes sold at auction have increased 102% since 2003.
  • There were 93% more foreclosures in 2006 than in 2003.

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