Chauncy Johnson

Infrastructure / Transportation Expand Colorado’s free RTD days into year-round fare-free transit, especially for youth, seniors, and low- income riders. Economy Launch a state or regional public bank to reinvest public money into affordable housing, small biz, and green infrastructure. Economy Require large employers to provide work schedules 14 days in advance and compensate for last-minute changes. Environment / Energy Launch a Colorado Climate & Equity Corps — a jobs program training young people in clean energy, retrofits, transit, and land restoration. Housing A state-level public developer or social housing authority to construct mixed-income, permanently affordable housing owned by public or non-profit entities. Economy Create a statewide or regional guaranteed income pilot for low-income families, gig workers, or new parents. Housing Levy a tax on vacant residential and commercial units to discourage speculation and fund affordable housing. Infrastructure / Transportation Package of laws investing in: Transit-oriented development, Bus rapid transit (BRT) expansion. Electric school and city buses. Walkable/bikeable infrastructure in low- income neighborhoods. Housing Give tenants the first right to buy their building if it goes up for sale.