Matt Jones | |
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Member of the Colorado Senate from the 17th district | |
In office January 9, 2013 – January 4, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Brandon Shaffer |
Succeeded by | Mike Foote |
Member of the Colorado House of Representatives from the 12th district | |
In office 2011–2013 | |
In office 1987–1993 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1954 or 1955 (age 69–70)[1] |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Shari Heinlein |
Residence | Louisville, Colorado |
Alma mater | Colorado State University (B.A., M.A.) |
Matt Jones is an American politician from Colorado. A Democrat, he served in both the Colorado Senate and the Colorado House of Representatives at two different times, and as a Boulder County Commissioner.
Jones represented the 17th Senate district, which includes Louisville, Lafayette, and portions of Longmont and Erie.[2] Jones previously served in the Colorado House of Representatives from 1987 to 1993 in the 34th House District which included unincorporated Adams County and Federal Heights, and from 2011 to 2013 in the 12th House District which included Louisville, Lafayette and part of Longmont.[1]
Jones graduated from Colorado State University with a B.A. in political science, as well as an M.A. in political science - natural resource policy. Jones has also worked as an open space and trails planner and part-time wildland firefighter.[1] Jones competed in the Pro Mogul Tour in his 20’s.