Matt Johnston is currently in his final term serving Ward 1 residents on the Brighton City Council. During his time on council, Matt blew the whistle on fiscal mismanagement of taxpayer dollars, recovering over $70 million in water funds. Matt led the charge on council to lower water rates for all residents of Brighton. Matt also served as Mayor Pro-Tem fighting to clean up city government, finish projects and return fiscal responsibility to city hall.

From a working-class background, Matt’s father served as Fire Chief while his mother ran her own hair salon. Matt earned a football scholarship out of high school to attend Western Colorado University. While in school, Matt worked in the coal mines and power plants of Trinidad, Craig and Hayden to help pay for his education. Matt completed his graduate studies at Gonzaga University and has taught at multiple higher education institutions in Colorado. In his free time, Matt is a varsity football coach at Brighton High School. Matt’s passion is his family! Matt’s wife Patricia has been a dedicated nurse for over 15 years. They have two daughters they cherish. Olivia Michelle age 7, Maya Marie age 2, and two furry family members, Golden Retriever Luna, and their brand new kitten Aces.