Former Denver Bike Mayor June Churchill
@junechurchill.bsky.social
Denver Bike Mayor Emeritus
Denver Policy Wonk, Legislative Aide
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Denver Policy Wonk, Legislative Aide
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2025 Vibrant Denver Bond
The Vibrant Denver bond program empowers communities to take an active role in shaping and preparing Denver for the future.
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June 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
To learn more about the Vibrant Denver Bonds or sign up to testify in front of the Executive Committee check out the city's page: www.denvergov.org/Government/C...
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Caveats, the 303 Artway and D5 Traffic Studies are speculative in terms of extent. I did my best guess based on available information, but they could be off.
If you see any errors or typos let me know and I will fix them! 5)
If you see any errors or typos let me know and I will fix them! 5)
June 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Caveats, the 303 Artway and D5 Traffic Studies are speculative in terms of extent. I did my best guess based on available information, but they could be off.
If you see any errors or typos let me know and I will fix them! 5)
If you see any errors or typos let me know and I will fix them! 5)
Some projects can be scaled back to reduce the costs so more can get done, but some can't. Denver is also aiming to spend 20% on deferred maintenance which would be around $60-$90M in this category (expect the bridges on Mississippi, 6th, and Lincoln to be funded is what I'm saying!) 4)
June 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Some projects can be scaled back to reduce the costs so more can get done, but some can't. Denver is also aiming to spend 20% on deferred maintenance which would be around $60-$90M in this category (expect the bridges on Mississippi, 6th, and Lincoln to be funded is what I'm saying!) 4)
On this map there's 3 tiers of projects. This was a ranking done by the Connectivity subcommittee based on their criteria, tier 1 is high importance, 2 medium, and 3 low. 3)
June 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
On this map there's 3 tiers of projects. This was a ranking done by the Connectivity subcommittee based on their criteria, tier 1 is high importance, 2 medium, and 3 low. 3)
I compiled this from 5 different documents which totaled over 100 pages. Unfortunately, my map does not contain projects in the other bond categories, just transportation!
This won't all get funded; there's over $3 billion of projects listed but only $300-$400M to go around for transpo. 2)
This won't all get funded; there's over $3 billion of projects listed but only $300-$400M to go around for transpo. 2)
June 6, 2025 at 8:34 PM
I compiled this from 5 different documents which totaled over 100 pages. Unfortunately, my map does not contain projects in the other bond categories, just transportation!
This won't all get funded; there's over $3 billion of projects listed but only $300-$400M to go around for transpo. 2)
This won't all get funded; there's over $3 billion of projects listed but only $300-$400M to go around for transpo. 2)
This is a pretty obscure part of Colorado law and the fact that the three structures are named, "city", "county", and "city and county" doesn't help the confusion. No county has successfully moved to home rule since 1978, so it's not exactly fresh in most people's minds.
May 30, 2025 at 3:57 AM
This is a pretty obscure part of Colorado law and the fact that the three structures are named, "city", "county", and "city and county" doesn't help the confusion. No county has successfully moved to home rule since 1978, so it's not exactly fresh in most people's minds.
Broomfield/Denver are "city and county" structures not comparable to a regular county. County home rule is much weaker (limited mostly to the structure and function of the county government without significant new policy-making authority). Weld and Pitkin are our only home rule counties.
May 30, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Broomfield/Denver are "city and county" structures not comparable to a regular county. County home rule is much weaker (limited mostly to the structure and function of the county government without significant new policy-making authority). Weld and Pitkin are our only home rule counties.
The HJR is the lawsuit, HCR/SCR indicates an attempt for a constitutional amendment requiring a 2/3 majority of both chambers but no governor's signature, and HB/SB indicates a bill which requires a simple majority and the governor's signature/veto, but the veto can be overridden with a 2/3 majority
April 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The HJR is the lawsuit, HCR/SCR indicates an attempt for a constitutional amendment requiring a 2/3 majority of both chambers but no governor's signature, and HB/SB indicates a bill which requires a simple majority and the governor's signature/veto, but the veto can be overridden with a 2/3 majority
Since this is a House Joint Resolution it only requires a majority vote in both chambers and then goes into effect without needing the governor's signature
April 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Since this is a House Joint Resolution it only requires a majority vote in both chambers and then goes into effect without needing the governor's signature
If you wonder why lobbyists are so effective, it's because they build relationships with legislators. If you have the time and energy to do so, try to do the same with your legislator as their constituent. After all, they answer to you at the ballot box and not the lobbyists!
March 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
If you wonder why lobbyists are so effective, it's because they build relationships with legislators. If you have the time and energy to do so, try to do the same with your legislator as their constituent. After all, they answer to you at the ballot box and not the lobbyists!
If you're at the capitol when it's in session and legislators are inside, members of the public are free to come in! When people are advocating for a cause they care about at the capitol, being loud outside is effective, but actually finding and talking to your legislators is also vital.
March 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
If you're at the capitol when it's in session and legislators are inside, members of the public are free to come in! When people are advocating for a cause they care about at the capitol, being loud outside is effective, but actually finding and talking to your legislators is also vital.
Yeah, keeping bags on laps, sitting at the window in an empty row to keep the aisle seat open for new passengers, de-boarding at the back door if there are people at the front, wearing headphones, not talking to people reading, and not eating on the bus should all make the list
January 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Yeah, keeping bags on laps, sitting at the window in an empty row to keep the aisle seat open for new passengers, de-boarding at the back door if there are people at the front, wearing headphones, not talking to people reading, and not eating on the bus should all make the list
The best way is to keep an eye on the process as it evolves and talk to any precinct organizers in the district if you happen to know one. If you see problems with the process voice those concerns as well! The people who vote do read the news and pay attention to public sentiment
November 22, 2024 at 10:10 PM
The best way is to keep an eye on the process as it evolves and talk to any precinct organizers in the district if you happen to know one. If you see problems with the process voice those concerns as well! The people who vote do read the news and pay attention to public sentiment
This is not a typical election, but a vacancy committee. Though this process has problems, I look forward to thoughtfully discussing the future of this district with the committee members and making my case for a future where we elevate those with lived experience to office! Thanks all! 16/16
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
This is not a typical election, but a vacancy committee. Though this process has problems, I look forward to thoughtfully discussing the future of this district with the committee members and making my case for a future where we elevate those with lived experience to office! Thanks all! 16/16
I will start the discussion by introducing a bill which encodes fair tax reforms in statute, only to go into effect upon the repeal of TABOR. We need to learn from the repeal of Gallagher and give people a plan of action before the vote, not after. 15/
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
I will start the discussion by introducing a bill which encodes fair tax reforms in statute, only to go into effect upon the repeal of TABOR. We need to learn from the repeal of Gallagher and give people a plan of action before the vote, not after. 15/
Let's rewrite our tax code to eliminate fees and reduce sales taxes while shifting the tax burden to people with a greater ability to pay. We can fully fund education, reduce unemployment wait times, fix our roads and actually fix our state budget instead of blowing a $1 billion hole in it. 14/
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Let's rewrite our tax code to eliminate fees and reduce sales taxes while shifting the tax burden to people with a greater ability to pay. We can fully fund education, reduce unemployment wait times, fix our roads and actually fix our state budget instead of blowing a $1 billion hole in it. 14/
TABOR bans taxing the rich more than the poor, it bans taxes on real estate speculation, and it makes it so that the only taxes we get the privilege to vote on are the ones that happen to cost working people the most and the wealthy the least. This is no accident. 13/
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
TABOR bans taxing the rich more than the poor, it bans taxes on real estate speculation, and it makes it so that the only taxes we get the privilege to vote on are the ones that happen to cost working people the most and the wealthy the least. This is no accident. 13/
I support repealing TABOR, and I have a plan to do it. TABOR is the single greatest impediment to progress for working Coloradans because it lets the wealthy off the hook while sticking us with the bill. It also lets politicians get off easy by limiting their ability to fund critical services, 12/
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
I support repealing TABOR, and I have a plan to do it. TABOR is the single greatest impediment to progress for working Coloradans because it lets the wealthy off the hook while sticking us with the bill. It also lets politicians get off easy by limiting their ability to fund critical services, 12/
To give people hope again, we need to collaboratively construct a future where everyone has a place. That can't just be achieved through words, but through significant action that makes people's lives materially better. 11/
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
To give people hope again, we need to collaboratively construct a future where everyone has a place. That can't just be achieved through words, but through significant action that makes people's lives materially better. 11/
Finally, many people don't see a place for themselves in the future or in our politics. Whether you're working multiple jobs, experiencing severe discrimination or harassment, facing deportation, experiencing homelessness, or more, I know that it can seem like there's not a place for you. 10/
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Finally, many people don't see a place for themselves in the future or in our politics. Whether you're working multiple jobs, experiencing severe discrimination or harassment, facing deportation, experiencing homelessness, or more, I know that it can seem like there's not a place for you. 10/
I will implement common sense solutions to fund transit service and safe bike and ped infrastructure. More than 700 people died on our roads last year because we've designed for speed instead of safety and forced people to drive. We can save lives and save people money at the same time. 9/
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
I will implement common sense solutions to fund transit service and safe bike and ped infrastructure. More than 700 people died on our roads last year because we've designed for speed instead of safety and forced people to drive. We can save lives and save people money at the same time. 9/
Finally, in line with the newly released Vision 2035, we know that Colorado families want more transportation options. The cost of a new car is over $1k/month but the vast majority of our transportation dollars go towards subsidizing the usage of the most expensive option for Colorado families. 8/
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Finally, in line with the newly released Vision 2035, we know that Colorado families want more transportation options. The cost of a new car is over $1k/month but the vast majority of our transportation dollars go towards subsidizing the usage of the most expensive option for Colorado families. 8/
On housing, we are seeing record evictions in Denver. We need to repeal the state ban on rent stabilization, and pair it with zoning reform to both increase supply while holding prices steady, ensuring long term affordability for Colorado families. 7/
November 22, 2024 at 12:31 AM
On housing, we are seeing record evictions in Denver. We need to repeal the state ban on rent stabilization, and pair it with zoning reform to both increase supply while holding prices steady, ensuring long term affordability for Colorado families. 7/