Matt Is . . .
· A fiscal conservative who brings his unique blend of hard work and common sense to the Mayor's office.
· A Vietnam Veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart.
· A proven leader as an elected public servant and successful businessman.
· A long-time member of the Village Redevelopment Committee and the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce.
· A dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Matt and his wife Phyllis have deep roots in Carlsbad. While raising their daughters, Matt ran his business and volunteered as a Lightning Soccer coach; and Phyllis owned and operated two successful restaurants in the village.
Matt's Record of Accomplishments . . .
· City of Carlsbad City Council since 1994
· Carlsbad Planning Commission Open Space Committee
· Carlsbad Design Review Board Committee to Study Growth General Plan Update
· Committee to Study Redevelopment
· Village Master Plan Update Advisory Council
· Buena Vista Lagoon Joint Powers Committee
· Regional Government SANDAG Board since 2004, Executive Committee since 2008
· SANDAG Transportation, Planning, Public Safety, and North Coast Transportation Study Committees
· Encina Wastewater Board & Committee Member
· Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force League of CA Cities, Member
Business and Personal . . .
· Citizens and Carlsbad Chamber's LEGOLAND Committee
· Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, Member
· Carlsbad Rotary Club, Member, Rotarian of the Year 2000
· CA Auto Recyclers Association, Past President
· Carlsbad Charitable Foundation
· North Coast Calvary Church, Member