Former State Representative Alice D. Madden (D-Boulder)
First elected in 2000, Representative Alice Madden served four terms representing House District 10 which consists of central Boulder, Gunbarrel and Niwot.
Generally recognized as the architect of the stunning victory for House Democrats in 2004 and in 2006, Representative Madden served as the Majority Leader. Democrats had not held majority in the House since the 1970’s, and Rep. Madden was the first Democratic woman to ever hold that position. She made history by ending the 120 day session two days early, two years in a row—saving the tax payers tens of thousands of dollars.
Over the past two years, she helped negotiate and pass Referendum C—the much needed TABOR reform. She focused on lowering the costs of prescription drugs and expanding the New Energy Economy.
A graduate of University of Colorado School of Law, Rep. Madden practiced employment law at Fairfield & Woods, one of Denver’s finest law firms. Prior to running for office, she taught legal writing and was the Director of Alumni Relations for the CU Law School. A longtime community activist, Rep. Madden has focused on creating stronger communities through improving the economy and access to quality education and health care. She is also a fellow at the Center for American Progress and a board member for Western Progress.
She is married to Pete Madden, who works in the high-tech industry, and they have two boys who attend Boulder Valley public schools and seem to play every sport known to mankind.
