Matt Walter
@mattwalter.bsky.social
Proud Municipal Employee | Denverite | Policy Wonk | Outdoors Enthusiast
All opinions are my own.
All opinions are my own.
Really hopeful that Denverites show up to support the Vibrant Denver Bond, a billion dollars going toward housing, pedestrian and traffic safety, parks, and so much more. While sales tax is slumping it’s critical we continue investing bond dollars in projects across our city!
Colorado has not been high on the hype-list, but here's some of what's worth watching:
—statewide measures on funding free school meals
—one of the fall's big school board battles, in Douglas Co.
—labor/charter split in Denver schools
—Denver's package on infrastracture $$
—Aurora's council
—statewide measures on funding free school meals
—one of the fall's big school board battles, in Douglas Co.
—labor/charter split in Denver schools
—Denver's package on infrastracture $$
—Aurora's council
November 4, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Really hopeful that Denverites show up to support the Vibrant Denver Bond, a billion dollars going toward housing, pedestrian and traffic safety, parks, and so much more. While sales tax is slumping it’s critical we continue investing bond dollars in projects across our city!
This compact does not ask for “far reaching reforms.” It is a disgusting insult to freedom of speech and the first step to replacing knowledge with government approved propaganda. Call it what it is, an attack on truth and reason.
Breaking: MIT rejected President Trump’s "compact," which offers colleges funding advantages in exchange for far-reaching reforms. It is the first school to do so.
MIT Rejects Trump’s Sweeping ‘Compact’ Offering Colleges Funding Advantages
The school became the first university to reject the terms, saying they would undermine independence.
on.wsj.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
This compact does not ask for “far reaching reforms.” It is a disgusting insult to freedom of speech and the first step to replacing knowledge with government approved propaganda. Call it what it is, an attack on truth and reason.
Very exciting changes at the alma matter!
We’re excited to announce that we are now the Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs, a name that reflects our bold and evolving mission!
🔗 Read the full announcement here: korbel.du.edu/resource/kor...
🔗 Read the full announcement here: korbel.du.edu/resource/kor...
Korbel’s New Name Reflects a Bold, Broader Mission - Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs
We are excited to announce the Korbel School is now officially named The Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs. Approved by the University of Denver Board of Trustees, […]
korbel.du.edu
July 10, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Very exciting changes at the alma matter!
Still disappointed I wasn’t allowed to climb it, but grateful for this rewarding trip to a part of Colorado I don’t often get to. Excited to be a part of the Colorado Project’s rural listening tour.
Day 2 of CO Project in Sterling: The power of wind 🌬️
We toured wind energy sites in Northeast Colorado that are generating more than electricity—they’re fueling local jobs, supporting landowners, and anchoring the region’s clean energy future.
We toured wind energy sites in Northeast Colorado that are generating more than electricity—they’re fueling local jobs, supporting landowners, and anchoring the region’s clean energy future.
June 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Still disappointed I wasn’t allowed to climb it, but grateful for this rewarding trip to a part of Colorado I don’t often get to. Excited to be a part of the Colorado Project’s rural listening tour.
Our country could be doing so much more to help our seniors age in place, but at least Denver is taking action to support our aging residents. I’m excited to be working on ways to expand our Property Tax Relief Program for homeowners with low, and often fixed, incomes. Every bit of support adds up!
As Colorado ages, seniors are colliding with the housing crisis
As Colorado ages, seniors are colliding with the housing crisis
Most older residents want to age in place. But experts say Colorado’s housing stock wasn’t built with their needs in mind.
coloradosun.com
June 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Our country could be doing so much more to help our seniors age in place, but at least Denver is taking action to support our aging residents. I’m excited to be working on ways to expand our Property Tax Relief Program for homeowners with low, and often fixed, incomes. Every bit of support adds up!
Reposted by Matt Walter
One lesson of recent Colorado politics: There’s a lot less predictive value in accepting politicians’ own accounts of their skills and interests than in asking “What’s currently the most open path to more power and attention for them?” at any given moment. coloradonewsline.com/2025/04/11/m...
April 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
One lesson of recent Colorado politics: There’s a lot less predictive value in accepting politicians’ own accounts of their skills and interests than in asking “What’s currently the most open path to more power and attention for them?” at any given moment. coloradonewsline.com/2025/04/11/m...
Stellar game against Providence today. Can’t wait to see what they pull off on Sunday! #GoPios
The Pioneers score 5 in their 5th straight #NCAAHockey Tournament win and advance to Sunday's regional final! 🙌
#NCHChockey // #GoPios
#NCHChockey // #GoPios
March 29, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Stellar game against Providence today. Can’t wait to see what they pull off on Sunday! #GoPios
Denver workers deserve livable wages. If there is a compromise to be found, it’s not the draconian bill at the statehouse. We should be more creative in finding ways to support our small businesses that don’t come at the expense of the working class i.e. insurance, rents, ingredients.
Effort to save restaurants by reducing base pay for tipped workers in Denver, Boulder clears first Colorado Capitol hurdle coloradosun.com/2025/02/21/r... #copolitics #coleg
Effort to save restaurants by reducing base pay for tipped workers in Denver, Boulder clears first Colorado Capitol hurdle
House Bill 1208 would lower tipped-worker pay by as much as $4 an hour in Denver.
coloradosun.com
February 26, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Denver workers deserve livable wages. If there is a compromise to be found, it’s not the draconian bill at the statehouse. We should be more creative in finding ways to support our small businesses that don’t come at the expense of the working class i.e. insurance, rents, ingredients.
Denver already has the best elections in the country and I’m proud of the consensus based work we’ve done to make them even better. Awesome opportunity to support CMs Sawyer and Watson on this project.
Denver City Council approved big changes to campaign finance rules and the city’s voter-approved Fair Elections Fund.
Denver abolished anonymous campaign donations and banned campaign spending on weed, booze and tobacco
The changes will be executed in the 2027 municipal election.
buff.ly
February 24, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Denver already has the best elections in the country and I’m proud of the consensus based work we’ve done to make them even better. Awesome opportunity to support CMs Sawyer and Watson on this project.
Hello Bluesky!
Hoping the grass stays greener over here🤞🏼
I’m a 🏳️🌈 Gen Z, policy nerd working for Denver City Council. I follow the news, enviro, ag, nutrition, housing, and transit policy but keep up with all things affecting our beautiful city.
Follow along here for the occasional musing!
Hoping the grass stays greener over here🤞🏼
I’m a 🏳️🌈 Gen Z, policy nerd working for Denver City Council. I follow the news, enviro, ag, nutrition, housing, and transit policy but keep up with all things affecting our beautiful city.
Follow along here for the occasional musing!
January 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Hello Bluesky!
Hoping the grass stays greener over here🤞🏼
I’m a 🏳️🌈 Gen Z, policy nerd working for Denver City Council. I follow the news, enviro, ag, nutrition, housing, and transit policy but keep up with all things affecting our beautiful city.
Follow along here for the occasional musing!
Hoping the grass stays greener over here🤞🏼
I’m a 🏳️🌈 Gen Z, policy nerd working for Denver City Council. I follow the news, enviro, ag, nutrition, housing, and transit policy but keep up with all things affecting our beautiful city.
Follow along here for the occasional musing!