Dr. Lisa Calderón (she/her): lifelong Denverite & community leader, educator, social justice advocate & 2027 candidate for Denver Mayor LisaforDenver.com
Joined October 2022
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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! m.youtube.com/watch?v=AAMk7k…
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Jun 10
Mayor Mike Johnston must fix Denver's emergency alert problems now. Lives are at risk. My commentary alongside 9NEWS meteorologist @BianchiWeather:
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Denver’s false alerts are a pattern. Tornado sirens without a text alert created mass confusion.
False alarms weaken emergency preparedness & chip away at public trust. Systems are only as strong as the officials running them — and Denver is falling short denverpost.com/2026/06/09/de…
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Did you see we released over 100 endorsements last week?
From day one, we’ve been clear about what makes this campaign different. No billionaires. No backroom deals. Just people who love Denver and are ready to fight for it.
Check them out in the link below to see our full list of endorsers!
lisafordenver.com/endorsemen…
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$38 million & climbing. Six years after George Floyd protests Denver still hasn’t held its safety officials accountable for violating their use-of-force policy.
Now, instead of reform, they’re pushing to gut civilian oversight. Taxpayers deserve better. denverpost.com/2026/06/09/de…
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While Johnston is at it, can he also negotiate with the Bow Mar mayor to put pressure on CDOT to fix the damn potholes on Sheridan Boulevard?
I'm sure that's more of a priority for Southwest Denver residents than keeping a shortcut through a wealthy town denverite.com/2026/06/08/bow…
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"Denver Sheriff Elias Diggins told the Post last month the changes will 'improve morale, retention and hiring" at the agency, which has struggled to retain staff."
From what I hear from deputies the quickest way to improve morale is his retirement.
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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.
Jun 1
BREAKING: Denver Councilwoman Sarah Parady announces she will resign over health concerns denverpost.com/2026/06/01/sa…
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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.
May 28
2 Boulder residents sue over city’s use of Flock cameras, citing widespread privacy violations
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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."
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." coloradonewsline.com/2026/06…
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May 30
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. 🧵
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May 30
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.
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May 30
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.
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May 30
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.
Jared Polis once again vetoes bill that would make it easier for Colorado unions to organize coloradosun.com/2026/05/29/j… #copolitics #coleg
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May 29
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. denverpost.com/2026/05/29/de…
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May 28
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 denverpost.com/2026/05/27/co…
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May 27
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
May 22
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:
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May 23
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.
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May 22
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.
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