Colorado government pensions are governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). In November 2013, the PERA voted to lower its expectations on investments from 8 percent to 7.5 percent. Stapleton estimated that the change would increase the unfunded liability by $6 billion. Stapleton had previously advocated for lowering the rate of return, while warning of the likelihood of a fund collapse. The vote passed narrowly, 8-7.

2012

Walker Stapleton endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.

Stapleton was elected to this position on November 2, 2010, and assumed office January 11, 2011. Stapleton won re-election in the 2014 election. He was prevented by term limits from seeking re-election in 2018.

Pensions

Colorado government pensions are governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA). In November 2013, the PERA voted to lower its expectations on investments from 8 percent to 7.5 percent. Stapleton estimated that the change would increase the unfunded liability by $6 billion. Stapleton had previously advocated for lowering the rate of return, while warning of the likelihood of a fund collapse. The vote passed narrowly, 8-7.

Presidential preference

2012

Walker Stapleton endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election.