Alex Valdez represents Colorado’s House District 5, which encompasses the urban core of Denver. He was elected in 2018 to succeed former House Speaker Crisanta Duran. Alex Valdez was born and raised in the Denver Metro area. After the recession hit, he founded a solar business with a grassroots campaign out of a co-working space in the River North Art District (RiNo). Today, his dedication and hard work have helped that company flourish into one of Colorado’s largest solar companies.
Alex believes in giving a voice to the voiceless. Fighting and recognizing animal cruelty is a gauge for overall mental health. Early in his life, Alex realized the connection between people who hurt animals and mental health issues. During his first year in office, Alex proudly passed Punky’s Law to prevent and reduce animal cruelty. Through animal rights advocacy, Alex is giving back and paying it forward.