Meet Matt
Matt Walter is a public servant and community leader. He has spent his career working for Denverites, helping them navigate their government and get real results.
Public Servant
As senior aide for Denver Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, Matt serves as the office’s chief policy advisor and liaison to half of the district.
Matt is proud to be the primary architect of city ordinance 26-0096, which expands property tax relief for Seniors and people living with disability to help people stay in their homes.
He also helped pass city ordinance 26-0128, which requires more frequent and detailed reporting on Denver’s fiscal health and budget outlook, ensuring no taxpayer dollars are wasted.
He is currently working on a larger effort to refer a charter change to Denver voters in November 2026, which would increase resident voice in Denver’s budget process.
Additionally, Matt is crafting new ordinances to support small businesses during city construction and protections for tenants in unsafe housing conditions.
Before his time at Denver City Hall, Matt worked for Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-1) in Washington DC as a Legislative Assistant. He covered a portfolio of topics including science, technology, space, animal welfare, agriculture, the arts & humanities, and sports. Matt facilitated the conversation on potential reforms to the US Center for Safe Sport to better protect athletes in support of the Congresswoman’s work on the US Olympic and Paralympic Caucus.
Community Leader
A two-time graduate of the University of Denver, Matt holds a bachelor’s and master’s in public policy. He is an avid DU hockey and Colorado Avalanche fan. When he isn’t working hard or watching hockey, Matt volunteers on the board of the Cook Park Neighborhood Association, planning events and advocating for traffic calming measures to make our streets safer. He also serves on the Denver Council on Foreign Relations’ Young Professionals Committee and is a Precinct Organizer for the Denver Democrats. Matt is always finding new ways to bring friends and neighbors together.
Matt’s love of community inspired him to run for City Council District 6. He believes that Denver deserves fresh, responsive leadership which prioritizes the needs of each neighborhood. Every resident of District 6 deserves a city they can afford, they feel safe in, and see them and their family succeeding in. Matt has the expertise and relationships to get the job done.