Join us at our Monday morning briefing at 9:30 every Monday during the General Assembly session. We meet at 1420 Ogden Street, Denver 80218. There is plenty of parking off of 14 th and also the parking lot off of Ogden. Find out the details of the bills we are looking at and voice your opinion.
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We had another wonderful Senior Day at the Capitol again this year with another record turn out. The Capitol heard us all and now they know the meaning of Senior Power. Many legislators came and talked to us, along with representatives from Social Security, the Mayor’s office, the Governor’s office and Meredith Williams from PERA. Many questions were asked of our speakers about the Recovery Act and how that will affect seniors.
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The State of Colorado is faced with a billion dollar shortfall over the next two years. The Homestead tax deduction for seniors is going to take at least a three year suspension, starting in 2010. Seniors still get it this year because it was figured in before the downturn.
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ACTIVITIES OF THE LOBBY
1. Active monitoring of legislative action on bills of concern to seniors.
2. Oppose bills and regulations that diminish the quality of life of the elderly
3. Promote legislation that benefits all Coloradans
4. Testify at committee hearings when appropriate
5. Having weekly Legislative Briefings during the legislative session: Monday 9:30 AM at 1429 Ogden Street – Open to the public
6. Senior Scorecard where we score legislators by selected recorded votes.
7. Hosting the Annual Statewide Meeting where members have an opportunity to network and learn about legislation.
8. Major organizer of the greatest yearly senior meeting in the state, where we all can meet our legislators– Senior Day at the Capitol.
9. Maintain and use a statewide communication network between concerned seniors and their legislators.
