In an era where political campaigns are increasingly dominated by big-money mailers and scripted talking points, the race for Colorado House District 60 has reached a critical crossroads. Voters are facing a distinct choice between more of the same “bait and switch” politics or a representative who actually understands the day-to-day lives of the people they serve.
Matt Alexander is not a career politician looking for a promotion. He is a fourth-generation Coloradan, a local small business owner, and a father who has spent decades volunteering in his community—not for credit or a paycheck, but because he genuinely cares about the future of his neighbors. From coaching youth sports and working as a youth pastor to serving three terms as Chairman on the Headstart Policy Council and currently working as a local School Board Director, Matt has built his life around serving his community.
“I’m not in this because I’m looking for a job,” Alexander says. “I’m in this because I’m living in the same world as my neighbors. I know what it’s like to work hard, face real-world challenges, and worry about the direction our state is heading. As we celebrate our country’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th, my sense of duty to our people and our way of life is stronger than ever.”
The role of a State Representative requires a deep, practical understanding of the issues that keep local families awake at night. In recent forums and debates, that difference in preparedness has become stark. While some candidates rely on talking points handed down by outside interest groups and lobbyists, Alexander brings a “boots on the ground” expertise. He understands that effective representation means doing the homework and knowing the mechanics of the law, rather than just repeating slogans.
Alexander’s platform is rooted in a fierce defense of the district’s rural way of life and economic freedom. As a small business owner, he knows firsthand how top-down mandates from Denver stifle growth. He is committed to fighting for a pro-business environment by lowering taxes and cutting the red tape that holds back local enterprise. Specifically, Alexander intends to champion exemptions for small, local businesses from the crushing regulatory burdens that were originally intended for massive national corporations, while working systematically to eliminate the hidden fees that act as a backdoor tax on hardworking families.
Crucial to his economic vision is a steadfast commitment to protect the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR), ensuring that government stays accountable to the people who fund it. For Alexander, protecting the district also means standing up for the agricultural backbone of the community, fighting to safeguard local ranches, family farms, and vital Colorado water rights from outside encroachment.
Beyond the economy, Alexander’s platform is defined by the foundational values of the district. He is an avid outdoorsman who will fiercely protect Colorado’s heritage of hunting and fishing, alongside an unwavering defense of Second Amendment gun rights. He is proudly pro-life and believes in defending the vulnerable. In education, his experience on the school board drives his push for a system focused on academic excellence, entirely free from political ideology, while fiercely protecting parental rights and the freedom of families to guide their children’s upbringing.
Ultimately, the central question of this election is about trust. Alexander believes voters are tired of candidates who are bought and paid for by outside independent expenditure committees. He is running a campaign beholden only to the people of House District 60. He has lived by the principle of doing what is right even when nobody is looking, and he is ready to take that same integrity to the State Capitol to be the true champion his neighbors deserve.
For those interested in learning more about Matt Alexander’s background and specific policy plans, visit www.alexanderforco.com.
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