About

Donna Walter

Mother, Grandmother, Experienced

My name is Donna Walter. I am running for Colorado State House of Representatives, District 53, which covers north Fort Collins. Like you, I am concerned that state lawmakers have stopped listening. They’re in a bubble where they listen only to each other. We need lawmakers who can solve problems and who will put first things first. I have 29 years of experience, working at the capitol, helping to draft legislation, fighting for legislation, and fighting for our rights against overpowerful special interests at the capitol.

Colorado has been the wonderful place I call home. As a legislator, I will ensure that Colorado remains the terrific place that brought my family here in the first place. I’ve served in the natural wellness field for 35 years. I’m a Board Certified Naturopathic Clinician. Family is important to me. I was a single mother for a number of years. I was helped by various government programs until I was able to support myself and my son. I have two grandsons and my father was a disabled WWII veteran. I served in a medical mission program and continue to support various community projects and agencies.

I am asking for your support so we can honestly solve our serious growing problems: poverty, failing schools, addiction, suicide, and needless human suffering. We have to speak the truth: solutions may start with your ballot but don’t end there. (That’s clearly a failed strategy.) We have to set priorities (put first things first), focus on practical solutions (not symbolic gestures), practice accountability, and renew our values: freedom and opportunity.

I’m not a career politician but the halls of the state Capitol are familiar to me. I’ve spent many hours working with lawmakers as a volunteer citizen advocate to champion the rights of citizens. I understand how the legislature works, and I know how to make a difference there.

I look forward to serving you.