Born in Edwards (MO), while Gloria and Michael Sladger were travelling to Fort Collins (MO), Colston actively contributed in politics while in high school. At first, he was affiliated with the Constitution Party, before switching to the Progressive Party. Before being elected President, Sladger served as the Progressive speaker to the Rioblancoan Committee for Indian Affairs. In 2004, he was elected President of Rio Blanco, defeating Conservative candidate Walter D'Ambrogio, Representative from Broomfield (DCD), as well as Liberal Stephen Zazniak.