Lisa for Denver

Dr. Lisa Calderón (she/her): lifelong Denverite & community leader, educator, social justice advocate & 2027 candidate for Denver Mayor

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

Let's finish what we started! We Love Denver & we’re building a city that loves us back with safety, social housing & good union jobs.

A city that cares for children, protects renters & invests in safe transit is a city that works for its people. Join us! https://t.co/5XQmO0ZXJS

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

Heartbroken to hear Sarah Parady is stepping down from Denver City Council. She is one of the most brilliant, prepared, and fearless progressive legislators I know — a tireless fighter for civil rights, workers, and everyone struggling to be seen. Wishing her healing and peace.

[The Denver Post @denverpost]

BREAKING: Denver Councilwoman Sarah Parady announces she will resign over health concerns https://t.co/pJltqn510W

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

Atty. Andy McNulty is right — dragnet surveillance that tracks 99% of innocent people isn’t public safety, it’s a checkpoint state.

Mass surveillance is a serious violation of our privacy rights. The Constitution still matters.

[The Colorado Sun @ColoradoSun]

2 Boulder residents sue over city’s use of Flock cameras, citing widespread privacy violations
https://t.co/gWWhIVlCqI

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

Bloomberg donated $2 million to Mike Johnston's 2018 gubernatorial race, coming in 3rd to Polis.

"Five years later, Bloomberg helped Johnston win his 2023 race for Denver mayor when he and another billionaire, Reid Hoffman, donated nearly $2 million to Johnston’s election."

[OurDenverOurSchools @odosDenver]

Colorado''s Democratic primary for Governor: "Money is becoming a big factor in this campaign. Bennet has a distinct advantage thus far, primarily due to one group of funders: billionaires." https://t.co/0vROLXkT8n

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

Real success looks like: transparent data, long-term housing stability, measurable outcomes, & fiscal accountability.

Not propaganda by the mayors PR machine working with the Colorado Democratic Party’s leadership built on numbers the city’s own dashboard can’t verify.

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

If you needed proof that the Colorado Democratic Party's Chair Shad Murib — a former staffer for Sen. Hickenlooper who supports Mayor Mike Johnston — favors establishment Democrats, here's your proof. 🧵

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

Here's what Mayor Johnston's "historic" results actually show:

✅ Street count DOWN (one cold night in January)
❌ Overall homelessness UP in 2025 vs 2024
❌ Family homelessness UP
❌ Youth homelessness UP
❌ People in shelters UP

Focusing on visible homelessness is a failure.

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

The billionaire class doesn't care about workers. Never have and never will.

Stop voting for them and those they fund, whether they are the Governor of Colorado or the Mayor of Denver.

[Jesse Aaron Paul ☀ @JesseAPaul]

Jared Polis once again vetoes bill that would make it easier for Colorado unions to organize https://t.co/vsLeiJzy6X #copolitics #coleg

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

Sheriff Diggins just exempted 14 categories of misconduct from independent investigation. It's a problem that 50% of deputies are under investigation. The cause is his leadership, low-morale & forced overtime. Get rid of him instead of civilian oversight. https://t.co/W48hUnPmr7

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

Polis: 173 state workers gone.
Johnston: 170 city workers gone.

Both billionaire & millionaire politicians called it “restructuring.” Neither had to worry about a paycheck.

Workers deserve leaders who have been in their shoes & will fight to protect jobs https://t.co/oxI994NWVA

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

A Denver commander allegedly threw boxes, called officers “f—tards,” caused anxiety & panic attacks. Cost taxpayers $110K to investigate but Chief Chief Thomas won't read report until his buddies Sheriff & Safety Dir weigh-in. This isn't leadership. It's another Johnston cover-up

[Brian Maass @Briancbs4]

An outside investigation of the top female at @DenverPolice substantiated she created hostile work environment and manipulated, interfered with an internal investigation. But theres been no discipline & DPD Chief hasn't read the report. So we did:
https://t.co/Ls3h9WL8EN

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

Save the Asia Center on Federal Boulevard - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/m6CdPeccEH

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

A rec center should have been his safe place but Johnston cut youth violence prevention staff. Homicides are up 50%. Denver can't wait for the next tragedy. Demand that he restore funding NOW to outreach workers & fully fund prevention programs—before the next tragedy, not after.

https://t.co/0Yzj5lCTDn

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

We’re hosting our first-ever Volunteer‑a‑Palooza — and you’re invited! 🎉
Join fellow activists for campaign updates, community, food, and celebration as we build a people-powered movement for Denver.📷
🗓️Tuesday, June 9th
🕔 Doors 5:00 • Program 5:30
📍 Address shared 24 hrs before with RSVPs
Let’s celebrate our wins and gear up for the work ahead.
https://t.co/zJHXSc7f2k

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

2 audits, same failures.

15 audit recommendations. ZERO fully implemented.

Mayor Johnston still can’t track what shelters cost, verify invoices, or protect homeless residents’ personal info in billing records.

He brags about historic results but can’t account for the money.

[Auditor Tim O'Brien @DenverAuditor]

The Department of Housing Stability remains unaware of how much money is being spent for each homeless shelter and whether funds are being used appropriately, according to a follow-up report of the City Shelters audit from Denver Auditor Timothy O’Brien
https://t.co/F7X0xJzNCv

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

Instead of providing permanent housing solutions Johnston is sticking Denver taxpayers with a multimillion-dollar hotel bill.

Real success looks like: transparent data & outcomes, long-term stability & fiscal accountability

Not claims the City’s own dashboard can’t verify. 6/6

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

The Pinocchio Mayor is again claiming he made "history".

Mayor Johnston’s “proof” that he is eliminating homelessness is based on a single-night snapshot taken during sub-freezing temps — when people were in emergency shelters.

That's not data. That's a weather report. 1/6🧵

[The Denver Gazette @DenverGazette]

Homelessness drops in Denver, according to new study https://t.co/kWvtatvAHD

[Lisa for Denver @LisaforDenver]

Johnston spent hundreds of millions but the Auditor found $20M in underreported costs, inconsistent tracking and no long-term outcome data.

Unanswered Questions:

- Where are people months after placement?
- How many remain housed?
- Why count the same person multiple times? 5/6