Matt Gray (politician) explained

Matt Gray
State House:Colorado
District:33rd
Term Start:January 11, 2017
Term End:January 9, 2023
Predecessor:Dianne Primavera
Successor:William Lindstedt
Birth Date:25 September 1980
Nationality:American
Party:Democratic
Residence:Broomfield, Colorado

Matt Gray (born 25 September 1980) is a former Democratic member of the Colorado House of Representatives. Gray represented District 33, which covered Broomfield and portions of Boulder County. He was first elected in 2016, succeeding Dianne Primavera.

A Broomfield resident, Gray was a deputy district attorney before taking office. He has also served as vice chair of the Adams County Youth Initiative and chair of the Broomfield Board of Equalization.[1]

Gray served on the House Business Affairs and Labor Committee, the House Finance Committee, and the House Local Government Committee.[2]

Elections

Gray was elected to the House of Representatives in 2016, winning with 52.16% against Republican opponent Karen Nelson.[3]

DUI arrest

Gray was arrested on April 21, 2022 on suspicion of driving under the influence. The arrest took place in front of an elementary school in Broomfield, Colorado, which is in the legislative district Gray represents and he was there picking up his daughter after school. Gray is a former prosecutor in Colorado's 17th judicial district, the district in which the arrest occurred.[4] [5]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Bartels. Lynn. Matt Gray announces for Broomfield House seat — for 2016. July 9, 2017. Denver Post. February 4, 2015.
  2. Web site: Representative Matt Gray. Colorado General Assembly. July 9, 2017.
  3. Web site: Matt Gray (Colorado). Ballotpedia. July 9, 2017.
  4. News: Paul . Jesse . April 22, 2022 . Democratic state representative arrested in Broomfield on DUI charge . The Colorado Sun . April 22, 2022.
  5. News: Birkeland . Bente . Kenney . Andrew . April 22, 2022 . Broomfield Democratic lawmaker Matt Gray arrested for suspected DUI . CPR News . April 22, 2022.