Senate President Brandon Shaffer
About Senator Shaffer
First elected to the Colorado General Assembly in 2004, Brandon Shaffer currently serves as the President of the Colorado Senate. He represents Senate District 17, which includes Longmont, Erie, Lafayette and Louisville.
During his tenure in the legislature, Brandon has served on a number of senate committees, including Health and Human Services, Finance and Judiciary. He was the Chairman of the senate Judiciary Committee from 2007-2008.
Brandon has passed a number of important pieces of legislation, including laws ensuring coverage for autistic children, expanding scholarships for veterans, and allowing producers of renewable energy to “net meter” their excess electricity. Brandon currently serves on the Colorado Bar Association Board of Governors and the Uniform State Laws Commission.
Several organizations have honored Brandon with awards for his accomplishments in the legislature. Among them are the United Veterans Committee of Colorado (Distinguished Legislator Award, 2009), National Biotechnology Industry (Legislator of the Year, 2006), and Multiple Sclerosis Society (Legislator of the Year, 2006).
Brandon attended Stanford University on a Navy ROTC scholarship. Upon graduation in 1993, he was commissioned into the U.S. Navy and made multiple deployments to the Persian Gulf. He attended the University of Colorado School of Law and graduated in 2001. Brandon is currently of counsel at the Longmont law firm of Grant, Grant & Goiran LLP.
Brandon lives in Longmont with his wife, Jessicca, and two kids, Dylan (8) and Madison (5).
Latest News:
Legislature Celebrates Victories of 2012 Session
Bipartisan Legislation will Save Bonny Lake Recreation Center for Future Generations
The Colorado Works Jobs Package Continues to Advance Through the Legislature
Governor Signs Bill to Help Coloradans “Get the Green for Going Green” Today
Senate Passes Bill to Help Coloradans “Get the Green for Going Green” Today
Bill to Help Coloradans “Get the Green for Going Green” takes one step forward in the Senate Today
Senate Democrats mark 2012 session midpoint having honored their pledge to create jobs and improve Colorado’s economy
Local lawmakers tell Longmont constituents that partisan divides don't always produce gridlock
President Shaffer Offers Comment on Budget Forecasts Released Today
President Shaffer Honored for Dedication to Colorado Education
