Robin Kniech

Hear why @MichaelBennet, @SenadoraJulie, and many of the folks who have experience running our elections OPPOSE Prop 131. We’re live here: youtube.com/live/zvohfdb1H…

#Colorado, #Denver, Have you been dreading facing your newly arrived ballot? My shortcut guide to the longest ballot ever may be just what you're looking for. tinyurl.com/5ey5kxbw

Please join @BellPolicy Economic Mobility Fellow Robin Kniech and panelist @_MelissaMejia_ for a webinar at noon Oct. 30 exploring some of the housing topics Robin researched during her fellowship. Bell President & CEO @CdeGruyKennedy will moderate. Sign up today! bit.ly/4eBPEQY #copolitics #coleg

Excited to stand with #Colorado, #Denver & community leaders to support @KamalaHarris & her first-in the nation presidential affordable housing agenda! More fed support for affordable rents, homes for 1st time buyers++ @KaylaCalkin

@Shontel4Council Thank you to you Jamie Torres Serena GG & all those on @DenCityCouncil whose voices led on building accountability and prioritization for renters who need help the most into this proposal.

We did it. The opportunity to raise $100,000,000 for affordable housing solutions in Denver is headed to the voters in November.

Couldn’t be prouder supporter of collective power of workers to unionize tonight. A black women at the helm of @SEIU invoking the future, a woman leading @AFLCIO, & my factory-worker mom’s @UAW union leader calling out LGBTQ+ attacks by other side #UnionStrong #DNCConvention2024

Enjoyed breaking down the history of affordable housing in Denver & some considerations before ⁦@DenCityCouncil⁩ first vote tonight on the affordability sales-tax proposal with Bree ⁦@CityCastDenver⁩. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cit…

@AndyKnny For decades prior to sponsoring Denver's 2019 min wage, wages for service workers failed to keep pace w housing prices We've had as much "earning lag" here as a "housing crisis" Yearly increases to minimum wage help workers keep up. Wages=housing strategy $18.81 in 2025 will help

New: Denver's minimum wage will increase from $18.29 to $18.81 on Jan. 1. It's based on local inflation of 2.8%.

#coleg #copolitics affordable housing, land-use, local gov geeks: ICYMI my Substack, here's a implementation date cheat sheet for state zoning/housing plan bills. Put it on your fridge next to the Broncos schedule and buckle up for both! #ADU #TOC drive.google.com/file/d/1VRgEMz…

💰 Historic 16-18% wage increases across the Denver Metro ⏲️ Guaranteed paid sick leave 💪Workload & safety protections 💜 and MORE ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏼 That’s the POWER of a UNION! 🎊 Congratulations to our janitors! ¡SÍ, SE PUEDE! 💜💛 (2/3)

@SEIU105 Solidarity and congratulations to janitors who once again defied the odds. Si se puede. Adelante.

“Janitors across the Denver metro stood together and fought hard for this,” Denver janitor Verónica Escobedo stated. “This contract will put us on a path to livable wages and raises the bar for our industry across the country. This is a massive victory.” denverpost.com/2024/07/27/den…

@JonMurray Check out my top line analysis of Denver's housing need as it pertains to this proposed sales tax for housing to understand why refining the focus on households with greatest need is a big deal: x.com/KniechAtLarge/…

“How many new fees & tax increases does it take to make us affordable?” @kflynncolo asked today. His opposition to the Denver mayor's housing sales tax proposal wasn't fully shared by colleagues, but the City Council hit the brakes -- and has questions. denverpost.com/2024/07/24/den…

@DenCityCouncil taking til 8/7 to refine proposal. In addition to AMIs (see 🧵) looking at: a thorough review on date certain, strengthening oversight. These are fundamental best practices in every city doing this kind of fund. Great leadership on important & critically needed $

Happening now: @DenCityCouncil thoughtful questions & suggestions on strengthening details in @MikeJohnstonCO's affordable housing sales tax. Many using data on need (in this 🧵) to request AMI targets, while acknowledging flexibility for mixed-income, more planning later.

Exciting prospect for needed affordability funding. It is right to believe Denver can breakthrough & make bigger impact. But we can have both hope & high standards for public $. Both vision & implementable details. Both innovation & reliance on evidence, best practices. 2/3

Tomorrow @DenCityCouncil committee sees @MikeJohnstonCO proposed sales tax for aff housing. Breakdown of Denver's need: 63% for families earning < $62,640 (2 ppl). Look forward to hearing how funds prioritized for these homes including resolving homelessness permanently 1/3

Friend circle’s been talkin’ lots ‘bout Ruth Bader Ginsburg lately. Every appreciation marred by consequences of her decision not to step aside sooner. Whew. Once in a generation is enough. Thank you Pres Biden, for a legacy of service.

@alanfranklin I-70 for me. But at least not driving. And rocked this hat all camping weekend so had it on when I heard the news.

Everything newsworthy happens while I am stuck in traffic in the I-25 Gap. I am cursed. #copolitics