Coffee with a Candidate

Dave Bland is running for Matthews Town Commissioner. He previously served on the board and hopes to return. He discusses his past accomplishments and his vision for the town moving forward.

Renee Garner is running for Town Commissioner of Matthews. She shares her history with the town, and her vision moving forward as a mom on board.

John Higdon has been a Matthews Town Commissioner for three terms. He has decided to change directions and run for mayor of the town against Paul Bailey. John discusses why he’s running for a new role, shares his thoughts on the challenges facing Matthews and comments on a recent newspaper ad. John will answer more questions at our Evening with the Candidates event Oct. 10.

Matthews Mayor Paul Bailey is running for re-election. He shares why he hopes to take on the role again, his vision for the town and comments on a recent newspaper ad. Paul will answer more questions at our Evening with the Candidates Oct. 10.

John Urban is running for re-election for Matthews Town Commissioner. He discusses his vision for the Town of Matthews, his experience and more over a quick bottle of water. John will answer more voter questions at our Evening with the Candidates Oct. 10.

Barbara Dement shares why she is running for re-election for Matthews Town Commissioner, her vision for the Town of Matthews and more. Dement will answer more voter questions at our Evening with the Candidates on Oct. 10, 2019.

Charlotte Media Group and The Matthews-Mint Hill Weekly sit down for a cup of coffee with Candidates running for local office.