Candidate for Colorado’s First Congressional District (Denver). A Denver native who’s tired of watching our neighborhoods suffer because of the failings of D.C.
MY COMMITMENT TO DENVER!
I've been working on this for several months now. I've continually revised it and moved points around based on conversations I've had with people and groups in Denver, and all of CD1. These are the issues that concern the people of Denver, and all of
Our City Council are Democrats, our Mayor is a Democrat, our State Reps are all Democrats, our Congresswoman is a Democrat, our Senators are Democrats, and our President is a Democrat. But
@MikeJohnstonCO
wants you to believe it's the Republicans fault.
#denver
#denverpolitics
I'm gay and Jack Phillips, of Masterpiece Cakeshop, knew that and he still made me a cake. This statement is a lie.
No one should be forced to use their creative talents to say something that goes against their personal beliefs. Leave the guy alone already!
Masterpiece Cakeshop, a Colorado bakery, refused to make a customer a cake when they found out it was to celebrate her transition.
This bakery has discriminated against LGBTQ+ people before, and I'm urging the Colorado Supreme Court to stop this transphobic discrimination.
Jena doesn't understand someone should be convicted of a crime before you make them face the consequences of that crime. Kind of scary she's in a position of authority.
I am disappointed in the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision stripping states of the authority to enforce Section 3 of the 14th Amendment for federal candidates. Colorado should be able to bar oath-breaking insurrections from our ballot.
This year Denver is projected to spend $180,000,000 dollars on migrants, and Denver Public Schools is short $17,000,000 due to all the new students.
And Elon is right. A lot more people are on their way.
#Denver
#copolitics
#migrants
#BorderCrisis
If Denver is having trouble with 40,000 illegals, how will they handle the next 400,000?
The illegal influx is growing exponentially and just exceeded babies born in America last month!
I've noticed many of our legislators in Colorado are dealing with mental health issues. I have great sympathy for them and hope they're getting the help and support they need.
However, I wonder if legislating from a place of trauma is the best thing for our states well-being.
If You Live In America, Stop Scrolling & Listen To This Because Unless Things Change, This Will Be You One Day
“I’m on Social Security, 68 years old, and working just to pay my taxes. My property taxes were $895 a year. Now, my property taxes are approaching $8,000 a year over
I just read Colorado House Bill 24-1292. The 6 page description of an "Assault Weapon" is a mess. I'm pretty sure whoever wrote it has never used a firearm.
This whole Bill is incoherent and will just lead to lawsuits requiring the Judicial system to define the law.
#copolitics
Today I'm officially announcing my candidacy to represent Colorado's First Congressional District (Denver and its communities) in Washington.
#Denver
#Colorado
#copolitics
I think we should skip the Legislative Session next year. We have enough laws and regulations in Colorado. We need a chance to breathe.
#coleg
#copolitics
Leave this man alone! NO ONE should be forced to use their creative talents to say something they don't believe in.
I don't share Jack's religious beliefs but I will fight for his right to have them.
After a lot of thought and consideration, reflecting on yesterday's email from the
@cologop
with the subject line "God Hates Pride", I can not accept their endorsement. Here's my full statement:
Yesterday the Colorado State GOP sent out an email with the subject line “God Hates
I know many of you have been told you cannot be in the State House with writing on your shirts & absolutely cannot testify with writing on your shirts. Trashy appointees say “rules for thee….”
#copolitics
Our officials love creating new departments. That means a whole new set of administrative staff, office space / buildings, more paper work and support resources.
Wouldn't it be easier to hire a few more police officers and make this part of their department? I don't know... I'll
He may get emotional and pass the blame but if
@MikeJohnstonCO
actually cared about those people he'd stop incentivizing them to make that dangerous trip to get to Denver.
#denver
#denverpolitics
"You can't condemn women, children and elderly people being murdered in the streets."
Leftist Denver state rep.
@_timhernandez
(he/him/his), a Democrat, says: "What about it?"
Here's the problem with the ever increasing sales tax in Denver. We will have the highest sales tax in the area hitting about 10% (maybe more after Nov). This will encourage people to do their shopping in surrounding counties. Businesses downtown and across the city are
NOW:
@MikeJohnstonCO
announces plans to introduce a new ballot measure to drastically expand affordable housing in Denver and ensure that the working families, teachers, nurses, and first responders who serve our city everyday can still afford to live here.
I continually hear people concerned about cars driving around Denver with no license plates. People fear these vehicles are up to criminal activity.
The Mayor has said the DPD don't have the resources to deal with it. It's not where I thought discussions would go, but here we
It's kind of sad we have law makers who don't understand that the cost of increasing taxes and regulations on home owners gets passed on to renters.
Want to help renters? Stop attacking the property owners!
I wish more Co leaders would talk about increases in rent like they talk about increases in property taxes. Tenants see increases in rent that far surpass the increases homeowners see in their taxes every year, we should treat those rent increases as an emergency too.
Dave Williams problem is that he doesn't have effective communication skills. He doesn't have the talent to make a convincing argument and win over minds. He also does not understand teamwork. He should not be in politics, he should not be in party leadership, and he definitely
@GovofCO
If you call redefining law to go after political opponents as justice you're just another corrupt politician. The people are tired of this abuse of the justice system. The elite class, like yourself, just can't see that.
US News ranked the 10 most Dangerous States in America. Colorado was number 3! Primarily because of property crime.
I work with a guy who's had his car window bashed in 3 times the past year. They didn't steal anything but the cost of replacing a window three times is a burden.
The Governor has now taken action on the bills passed during the 2024 legislative session. 519 bills were signed into law, see the bill tracker here: . 6 bills were vetoed, find the veto letters here: .
#coleg
A lot of people, including people in Colorado, are hearing of
@SenatorBennet
for the very first time. They fell asleep half way through his interview and have already forgot who he was.
@RepDianaDeGette
As one of the longest running career politicians in the country you can say "no one is above the law" all you want. The people know this is not true. Friends of the people in power have a much easier time than the people they view as opposition.
Your neighbor who is in the opposite political party is not your enemy nor are they the cause of your problems. They're facing the same issues you are. You're on the same team. Talk to them and find common solutions.
When property owners have higher taxes and more regulations those costs are passed on to renters. So renters who don't care about home owners getting screwed don't see the big picture.
Here's why I give zero f*cks for his situation. I'm guessing his home is worth north of $850k-900k+. He probably owns it free and clear.
I'm paying $2k/mth to live in a not so special apartment in Colorado.
Cry more, dude. Cry more.
We're all paying. It's not just you.
Nearly 1/3 of downtown Denvers office space is empty. That hurts all downtown businesses.
I would suggest the city figure out what policies and issues chased away so many businesses downtown and try to reverse that.
The regrowth in the economy will fix downtown on its own
I will not be filling out the survey. Honestly I don't need to, I won my place on the ballot at assembly with 74% of the vote between 3 candidates. That's all the endorsement I need. And I don't have a primary.
It's the sole job of the
@cologop
to get Republican Candidates
I would like to formally request that every Republican candidate refuse to do the purity test survey sent out by the Colorado GOP. Endorsing in the primaries is wrong and every thinking Republican knows it no matter what the
@repDaveWilliams
cabal says.
Just say no.
Through the passage of time... over 50 years, since 1973, Denver has only had 2 people represent it! Denver, It's time to look forward to what can be, unburdened by what has been.
#IYKYK
There were 3 candidates at the CD1 Assembly running to get on the primary ballot in June.
I received 74.1% of the vote. I'll be the only candidate on the ballot!
Much respect to Lawrence Davis and Marla Fernandez for forcing me to up my game in this race. We go forward together.
Johnny Hurley was a Hero!
3 years ago today Johnny ran into danger and stopped a mass shooting in Arvada. Sadly after stopping the threat he was mistaken by a police officer as the shooter and killed. Never forget Johnny Hurley.
#Hero
#Arvada
#Colorado
The word Squaw is offensive? When I was a kid my family always used the word Indian when referring to ourselves. Then we were told that was offensive. I'll let you in on a secret... when us indigenous folk are alone talking to each other we still use the word Indian. Hyper
Prisons facilitate violent human trafficking. Prisons impose brutal involuntary + sexual servitude.
Colorado deserves legislators who read deeply, stakehold broadly, analyze critically, & engage in good faith—even when opposition refuses to do any of the above.
Take good care.
I was honored to meet the brave and inspirational
@ChoooCole
this afternoon. The story of detransitioners and honest conversations about the long term affects of gender affirming care need to be heard.
#transgender
#detransition
#LGBT
Only citizens should be counted for Congressional representation. Only U.S. Citizens can vote in American elections and ballots. This shouldn't be controversial.
Under 2% of console video games include LGBTQ characters or storylines, despite the fact that 17% of gamers identify as queer, according to a new GLAAD survey.
@coloradodems
Latinos take note. We know first hand more than most what Socialism has done to our countries, our communities.
El socialismo ha destruido América Latina.
I'm not telling anyone what to do. But, let's lay out some facts.
In Colorado independents can vote in either party's primary.
In Denver none of our Republican Candidates have opponents.
However, many Democrats do have opponents in house districts and in the Denver DA races.
I'm not Chicano, yet being Hispanic/Latino growing up in the Westwood neighborhood I'm connected with the culture.
I believe the problem with the Chicano license plate is the word Power. Historically it's never been a positive word connection. And the socialist fist... 🧵1/2
I have been bombarded with an avalanche of contacts from Republicans across the State thanking me for taking a stand against the vile message from party leadership. Elected officials, county leadership, candidates, conservative media, and party higher ups.
I've even received
Little did I know when I went to Denver Pride today I would end up in the middle of the street with 2 of my fellow gay conservatives standing down a mass crowd of protesters in defense of our LGBT Jewish community who feel ostracized from this event.
@CenterOnColfax
, Pride should
Three teenagers, were arrested for 1st degree "malicious mischief", a FELONY that is punishable by up to 10 years in jail for these tire marks on a Pride flag painted on THE STREET. No one was arrested for vandalizing this statue.
But remember... no one is above the law.
📢 Majority Leader
@MonicaDuran23
& Rep.
@RepMegFroe
's bill passed committee!
The bill would refer a measure to the ballot to fund the Colorado Crime Victims Services, school safety programs, & behavioral health services by creating an excise tax on the firearm industry.
#coleg
Lack of masculinity is a much bigger problem than toxic masculinity. Young men should be proud of their masculinity and the positive traits it brings them.
#ToxicMasculinity
#Masculinity
My Grandfather has one of the best spots at Fort Logan National Cemetery. Right understand tree, beautiful. He was a WWII Vet, he didn't die in the service, but in remembering those who did I had to stop by his spot.
#MemorialDay
Incentivizing 'new comers' , illegal migrants, to come to Denver with promises of housing, food, and job training then secretly having your staff tell them to go somewhere else all while lying to the public about what's really going on isn't compassionate.
#Denver
#denverpolitics
We’ve been told that Denver can’t be compassionate to newcomers while still being fiscally responsible. Our new, sustainable plan is proof that when hard challenges come our way, we will be the ones who solve them together.
Full
@denverpost
editorial:
The Libertarian Party has unequivocally condemned the Patriot Act since it's very inception.
The Patriot Act represents one of the most significant overreaches of government power in American history.
Under the guise of "national security", it has systematically dismantled
I'm so honored to have the endorsement of the Colorado High School Republicans! This is the future of the party and our country. All Republicans in Colorado need to fully support our youth and listen to their concerns and ideas. Thank you
@ColoradoHSR
🙏
Looks like
@RepEpps
,
@_timhernandez
, and
@javier_mabrey
where the sole three legislators against increasing punishment for human trafficking.
Denver deserves better representation.
Human trafficking IS a heinous crime of violence!
Today the anti-human trafficking bill I cosponsored passed through the House on 3rd readings.
This legislation adds a sentence multiplier option on top of existing charges, extending incarceration periods for human traffickers. It
This is so sad. Massie is definitely one of our best members of Congress and someone I would want to emulate. Prayers to Congressman Massie and his family.
Yesterday my high school sweetheart, the love of my life for over 35 years, the loving mother of our 4 children, the smartest kindest woman I ever knew, my beautiful and wise queen forever, Rhonda went to Heaven. Thank you for your prayers for our family in this difficult time.
Colorado has a flat tax rate of 4.4% for EVERYONE. The problem is the size of the government in Colorado has grown massively in recent years and they want more money.
In case it wasn’t clear, my point here is that Colorado is over taxing the working class and undertaking the wealthy while our schools and essential services are underfunded.
I want to Represent the people of Colorado Congressional District 1, Denver. The people come before the party.
The people of Colorado are tired of partisan politics and tribal allegiances that ultimately put the people last.
I'm not going to play that game.
#copolitics
#denver
I can't even keep up with the correspondence from Republicans who are upset about the email from the
@cologop
. This may have awoken a dragon 🐉
Stay tuned...
The Denver March Powwow is under way!
Come down to the Denver Coliseum and join the festivities. And stop by my table and say hello! I'm at Portal 14.
#Denver
#Powwow
#denvermarchpowwow
It's Tax Day... the worst holiday!
The exhaustively long tax code needs to be reformed. A tax code under 20 pages? A flat tax? Stop double, triple, quadruple, and up taxation? Something has to change.
#TaxDay
#Tax
Who am I? I was born and raised here in Denver Colorado, and graduated from George Washington H.S. I Spent several years living in New York City and Southern Colorado before returning home. 🧵1/10
Herod has long wanted to get rid of qualified immunity and increase police accountability.
How about we do that for our Legislators? Should legislators be held responsible for bills that hurt their constituents?
Through all of my work on law enforcement accountability, some of the most surprising — and most egregious — is the harm done to law enforcement BY their fellow officers. We need whistleblower protections for officers who break ranks and shine light on the truth.
I was speaking to a staff member of Senator Bennett this weekend. They told me neither of our Senators have heard many complaints about the southern border. So... we should call them!
Michael Bennett
(202) 224-5941
John Hickenlooper
(202) 224-5941
My favorite picture from the Denver St Patrick's Day parade! Thank you SO MUCH to the amazing volunteers we had marching, waving banners and flags, handing out candy and beads, and screaming HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY to the amazing energized Denver crowd!
#denverstpatricksdayparade
I was hanging out with
@jeffhunt
and Jack Phillips this morning. I ordered a cake and got a signed book! Some fun media content may be coming soon with Jeff... stay tuned!