Love being a father of two. Cycling enthusiast. Civically engaged. Former CEO and Executive Chairman of DaVita. Mayor Emeritus, DaVita Village.
Denver
Joined October 2012
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Kent J. Thiry retweeted
Could an election-reform initiative on Colorado's #2024Election ballot really create a more pro-business atmosphere at #coleg? @KentThiry believes so, despite heavy criticism from opponents: tsscolorado.com/could-an-ele…
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Today, we dedicate ourselves to two essential American ideas: every problem we face is solvable, and we are the ones to solve them to deliver on our dream of Denver.
I am so excited and honored to be your 46th Mayor. Now it’s time to get to work!
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Building clean energy infrastructure at the pace & scale needed to meet climate goals is going to require a lot of land. ⚡️🌱
Learn how we CAN achieve the renewable energy buildout we need while conserving biodiversity & how Colorado is leading the way: nature.org/en-us/about-us/wh…
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"Our open primaries delivered and we should double-down on their power...Imagine Colorado’s elected officials being able to govern with the interests of all Coloradans put first, without worrying about primary challengers from the extremes" - @KentThiry
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"The post-2010 liberal zeal for nonpartisan map-drawing seems to be abating in places where Democrats are in power...Gov. Pritzker now says he’ll be satisfied with a map drawn by his legislative allies."
😐 (my surprised face)
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I don't believe it's a question of "should" or "should not" when it comes to business involvement in policy/politics.
Anytime you tax and regulate an entity, it's going to seek a voice in those outcomes...1/
Axios: “JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon calls on companies to be policymakers” axios.com/newsletters/axios-…
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Read more about how the Gap Fund works here and thanks to @BrookingsInst for this comprehensive report on our work to date!
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Last night was the last night of #Hanukkah . This is the menorah that my grandparents hid during the Holocaust. They retrieved it, gave it to us after we got married, and now my son loves lighting it. May we all have light in our lives in the year ahead.
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The beloved Denver book chain Tattered Cover has become the nation's largest Black-owned indie bookstore after its sale to a group of investors with businessman Kwame Spearman at its helm as CEO.
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As Trump Continues To Attack Election Integrity, Colorado GOP Wants Members To Trust Colorado’s System cpr.org/2020/12/03/as-trump-… #copolitics #cogov #coleg #cogop
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I’m not sure this has ever been done before...but as our national political dialogue continues to decline, my opponent @PetersonUtah and I decided to try something different. We can disagree without hating each other. Let’s make Utah an example to the nation. #StandUnited #utpol
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Governor @jaredpolis and @KentThiry formally unveil the @energizecolo Gap Fund which starts taking applications on 8/31- buff.ly/3jj900e
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After years of hopeful discussions and careful policymaking, our hard work has finally paid off! This new project will bring 1,000 good-paying jobs to Pueblo and revitalize our local economy.
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Republican state Rep. Colin Larson of Littleton, seen by some in the Colorado GOP as the party's future, hangs onto his seat. #copolitics #coleg
NEW: Incumbents, slate backed by super PAC cash head to victory in run for Colorado statehouse coloradosun.com/2020/06/30/s… via @coloradosun #copolitics
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Very proud of the Cumberland Forest team for being named "Impact Fund of the Year” in @Enviro_Finance’s annual Sustainable Investment Awards! Proving that impact investment can create real conservation wins environmental-finance.com/co…
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Here is the moment Gov. Jared Polis signed Colorado's police accountability bill into law...
Story: coloradosun.com/2020/06/19/c… #copolitics #coleg
Kent J. Thiry retweeted
At the Capitol for the signing of Colorado’s police accountability bill. Standing behind the governor are bill sponsors @Leroy_Garcia, @leslieherod, @SenRhondaFields and @SerenaForCO, plus @elisabeth and many others. Gov. Polis: “This is a meaningful, substantial reform bill.”
