GOV. RITTER'S SCHEDULE FOR TODAY (WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2009)

 

Gov. Ritter's Schedule

 

9:15 a.m.                     Gov. Ritter will hold a media conference call with rural radio stations to discuss the state budget, this week's economic-development mission to the Silicon Valley, and upcoming transportation construction projects being funded through the Recovery Act and the FASTER legislation. Call-in info: 1-866-633-3380, PIN *2531448*.

 

10:30 a.m.                   Gov. Ritter will join Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and the Colorado Restaurant Association to kick off a new "Fork the Recession" campaign supporting local restaurants, clubs and bars. Location: LaLa's Pizzeria and Wine Bar, south side of 7^th Avenue between Logan and Pennsylvania, Denver.

 

1:30 p.m.                    Gov. Ritter will deliver remarks about the future of the energy industry in Colorado at the annual meeting of Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association. To cover this event, please RSVP to Lee Boughey, lboughey@tristategt.org, (720) 670-6696 or (303) 254-3555. Location: 1100 W. 116^th Ave., Westminster.

 

First Lady's Schedule

 

Noon                           First Lady Jeannie Ritter will deliver remarks at the CU Veterans Alumni Lunch, focusing on mental health issues for veterans and how the CU Veterans Alumni Association can help. Location: Hotel Monaco, 1717 Champa St., Denver.

 

Lt. Governor's Schedule

 

Noon                           Lt. Gov. O'Brien will deliver remarks at the American Heart Association's National Start Walking Day event. Location: Skyline Park, 17th & Arapahoe, Denver.