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In this issue you will find:

Death and Taxes was a Success! We have videos from the Death and Taxes Event Senior Planet in Denver is Opening Soon September Events of Special Interest CSL 2020 Legislative Planning Committee Update News that got our attention Upcoming Events Volunteer with CSL Have you joined for 2020?

Greetings! We are closing in on the end of summer and the CSL Legislative Committee can feel the pressure building for the November elections and the 2020 Legislative Session. It is more important than ever for Colorado citizens to stay current with issues and remain in contact with the legislators serving their district. We sincerely hope that Colorado Senior Lobby helps you stay in touch with issues impacting older adults. If we can be of assistance on any issues, call or email the Lobby. Cheers, Bob President – Colorado Senior Lobby 303 832-4535 303 862-8711 Email:  President@ColoradoSeniorLobby.org

Continue reading our September Newsletter below - You don't want to miss this!

Death and Taxes was a Success!

Colorado Senior Lobby’s August 12th event: “Death and Taxes – Understanding at Least One of Them,” was a great success (judging by the nearly 100 people in attendance and their many positive comments after the event). Three constitutional amendments (each requiring a vote of the people) were the primary topics of discussion: the Gallagher Amendment (adopted in 1982 and which directly impacts property taxes), the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) Amendment (adopted in 1992 and which relates to restrictions on state taxing, spending, and budgeting), and the Senior Property Tax Exemption (adopted in 2000) - READ MORE

We have videos from the Death and Taxes Event

We have videos from the Death and Taxes event held on August 14th. Link to our YouTube Channel to view all of the videos - CLICK HERE

Below is a link to the Panel Discussion: "Don’t change our tax structure any further" vs. "yes, it’s time for change" Panelists included: Frank McNulty - former Speaker of the House, KC Becker - current Speaker of the House, Michael Fields - TABOR Advocate, Tyler Jaeckel - Bell Policy Center and Panel Moderator Anna Staver of the Denver Post.

Thank you to MetMedia for recording the presentations at Death and Taxes.

Senior Planet in Denver is Opening Soon Colorado Senior Lobby members had a tour of the new Senior Planet office space in August. The space and concept are impressive. The new location is in Denver at 7585 East Academy Boulevard - READ MORE

September Events of Special Interest

As we get closer and closer to January 2020 and the Colorado Legislature re-convening, there are more and more educational events focused on issues important to older adults. To see all the events we have learned about, visit our News & Events page and scroll through the page. Below we have highlighted a few events to watch for ...

September 11, 2019 – Wednesday Colorado Remembers 9/11 Denver September 14, 2019 – Saturday 2019 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Denver City Park September 16, 2019, Monday An Update on the Mobile Home Park Act Oversight with DOH – HB19-1309  Colorado Springs, CO 80910 September 16 – 20, 2019 Denver Startup Week Denver, Colorado September 26, 2019 – Thursday TWO Trainings - Dementia 101 and Medicare 101 Aurora, CO September 27, 2019 – Friday UCHealth Colorado Health Literacy Conference Denver, CO. 80207 September 28, 2019 Boulder County Senior Law Day Boulder Get the details on these events CLICK HERE

CSL 2020 Legislative Planning Committee Update

The Colorado Senior Lobby Legislative Committee continues to work on 2020 Legislative Planning. The CSL Legislative Committee has met monthly since the 2019 session was over and starting in September they will meet every other week. The goal is to review upcoming 2020 proposed legislation and issues between now and the end of the year and be well-prepared for the 2020 Legislative Session. You can attend in person or call in using Zoom. We will be meeting on the following Mondays for the remainder of 2019: Sept 23, Oct 7, Oct 21, Nov 4, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 16. To check on upcoming meetings visit this web page: CSL Legislative Committee Meetings - CLICK HERE

Thank you to Disability Law Colorado for hosting our Monday morning Legislative Planning Committee Meetings. Website: https://disabilitylawco.org/

News that got our attention

Below are some news, resources and events we want to highlight:

Colorado Secure Savings Board Needs Volunteers The Colorado Senior Lobby is a member of a coalition that has supported efforts in the Colorado legislature to create a publicly available retirement plan that would be available to workers at employers that don’t offer a retirement plan. As part of that coalition, CSL supported SB19-173, which created the Colorado Secure Savings Plan Board to study the issue and recommend a retirement savings plan that could be introduced in the 2020 legislative session - READ MORE

An Update on the Mobile Home Park Act The Division of Housing now has oversight over the Mobile Home Park Act (House Bill 19-1309) providing mobile home owners and landlords a place to go regarding the usage of this new law. They have a meeting in Colorado Springs on Sept 16th - READ MORE

Federal Legislation on Big Pharma There is a piece of Federal legislation that you may be interested in. If you want to follow through and make calls, send emails, etc. as an individual citizen, please do. Colorado Senior Lobby will continue its collective focus on state issues - READ MORE

Colorado’s Fiscal Thicket This stuff is confusing. The Bell Policy Center has made a video that is a five-minute crash course to help you better understand Colorado’s fiscal situation - READ MORE

SAVE THE DATE - October 16, 2019 – Wednesday Lunch and Learn – Working Together to offer More Than Waiting Lists Location: Daniels Fund Address: 101 Monroe St, Denver, CO 80206 Learn from organizations providing services to support seniors needing housing. Working together we can help more people access community resources and safe stable housing. This event is sponsored by Sunshine Home Share Colorado working through a grant by the Denver Office of Economic Development. A free lunch is provided. RSVP to Devera@SunshineHomeShare.org or call 720-688-6750. View Event Flyer – CLICK HERE Website: https://www.sunshinehomeshare.org/

Upcoming Events

September 2019 September 11 - Colorado Remembers 9/11, Denver September 12 - Seniors Resource Center 2019 Annual Fundraiser Luncheon, Golden September 14 - Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Denver September 16-20 - Denver Startup Week, Denver September 19-22 - Colorado Mountain Winefest, Palisade September 20-22 - Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, Pueblo September 23 - Arapahoe County Council on Aging, Englewood September 25 - Technology Amplified - Boomers Leading Change & Senior Planet, Den September 25-28 - Biennial of the Americas Festival, Denver September 26 - TWO Trainings - Dementia 101 and Medicare 101, Aurora September 27 - UCHealth Colorado Health Literacy Conference, Denver September 28 - Anschutz Health and Wellness Center Research Fair, Aurora September 28 - Cultivate Car & Bike Show with Pancake Breakfast, Boulder September 28 - Boulder County Senior Law Day, Boulder JCC, Boulder September 28 – 29 - Harvest - A Taste of Royal Gorge Wine County, Cañon City October 2019 October 16 - Lunch and Learn - Working Together to offer More Than Waiting Lists, Den October 17 - 6th Annual Pathways from Poverty Breakfast, Denver October 24 - Senior Planet Center Grand Opening Celebration, Denver

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