Matt Jones (American politician) explained

Matt Jones
Image Name:Matt Jones 2011.jpg
Caption:Jones in 2011
State Senate:Colorado
State:Colorado
District:17th
Term Start:January 9, 2013
Term End:January 4, 2019
Preceded:Brandon Shaffer
Succeeded:Mike Foote
State House2:Colorado
State2:Colorado
District2:12th
Term Start2:2011
Term End2:2013
Term Start3:1987
Term End3:1993
Spouse:Shari Heinlein
Residence:Louisville, Colorado
Alma Mater:Colorado State University (B.A., M.A.)
Party:Democratic

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.[1] 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.[2]

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.[2] Jones competed in the Pro Mogul Tour in his 20’s.

Resignation from State Senate

In 2018, Jones ran to for the office of commissioner for District 3 of the Boulder County Board of County Commissioners and won.[3] He resigned from the State Senate, and a vacancy committee selected Mike Foote to replace him.[4] Commissioner Jones was sworn in Tuesday, January 8, 2019.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kindelspire. Tony. Colorado Senate District 17: Matt Jones cruises to win. timescall.com. 18 January 2013.
  2. Web site: Colorado Senate District 17: Matt Jones. timescall.com. 18 January 2013.
  3. Web site: State Sen. Matt Jones wins Boulder County Commission District 3 race. Bear. John. 2018-11-08. www.coloradodaily.com. 2019-03-30.
  4. News: Bear . John . 2018-12-15 . Mike Foote to complete Matt Jones’ Senate term for eastern Boulder County . The Denver Post . 2019-01-04 .
  5. Web site: Meet Your New County Commissioner: Matt Jones. Abbot. Mara. 2019-01-09. Boulder, CO Patch. en. 2019-03-30.