Currently holds the office of Arlington County Board until December 31, 2026.
Candidate for Arlington County Board in 2026 Virginia Primary Election.
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Get StartedSafe streets aren’t a luxury—they’re a necessity. Every parent should be able to send their kid to school on foot or bike without fear. Learn more
Real safety means every resident—regardless of race, immigration status, or zip code—can trust that when they call for help, help comes. And that when mistakes happen, there’s real accountability. Both matter. Learn more
Public safety requires both strong first responders and community trust, but our police and fire departments face critical staffing shortages while communities need real accountability. Firefighters are “holding over” shifts when we’re understaffed—meaning they work extra hours because we don’t have enough personnel. At the same time, building trust between law enforcement and the community—especially communities of color—requires ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and reform. Matt is funding police and fire departments to address vacancies, implementing civilian oversight with subpoena power, adopting body-worn cameras, and pursuing smart criminal justice reforms that improve both safety and equity. Learn more
Matt rides his bike around Arlington. He sees the dangerous intersections, the incomplete sidewalks, the places where pedestrians and cyclists share space unsafely. He knows we can—and must—do better. Too many Arlington roads are dangerous—Carlin Springs Road, George Mason Drive, and Fairfax Drive lack basic facilities for safe walking, biking, and transit. Matt is prioritizing pedestrian and bike safety, fixing high-injury corridors, investing in transit and trail connections, and working toward Vision Zero—the goal of eliminating all traffic deaths. Learn more
Matt’s parents both worked for or with the federal government. He knows personally that public servants deserve respect—and that when public service is undermined, we all suffer. About 30,000 Arlington workers depend on federal employment, and the Trump Administration’s attacks threaten our community’s stability. Matt is supporting federal workers through resource fairs and dedicated services, leading the Commercial Market Resiliency Initiative to convert empty office buildings into housing, attracting diverse employers like Costar, and standing with labor through collective bargaining and prevailing wage policies. Learn more
Matt’s first job out of college was teaching elementary school in Houston’s Fifth Ward, a low-income community. That experience—seeing the barriers students faced and the difference good teachers made—shaped his entire career. School needs are growing, budgets are tight, and persistent opportunity gaps leave students with disabilities, low-income students, and students of color without the resources they need. Matt is funding schools adequately, supporting teachers and staff, and working to close achievement gaps so every student has the tools to succeed. As a former teacher and a parent, I know quality education isn’t just about test scores. It’s about giving every child—regardless of zip code or family income—the chance to build the future they deserve. Learn more
We can’t wait for the federal government to act on climate. Arlington has the tools, the talent, and the responsibility to lead—and we will. Learn more
As a father to two young children, Matt wants to do everything we can to ensure a safe, livable future for our kids by protecting against current environmental threats and making our living more sustainable now. Climate change is an existential threat, and Arlington must do its part while making our community more sustainable and livable for future generations. Matt is working toward 100% renewable electricity by 2035, investing in solar energy, improving transit and bike infrastructure, and making it easier for residents to weatherize homes and go solar. Matt and his wife Brooke have also gone solar on their own home. Learn more
When Matt taught in Houston, he saw students whose families moved constantly because they couldn’t afford stable housing. He saw how that instability affected everything—grades, friendships, futures. That’s why housing has been his top priority on the County Board. Arlington is losing affordable housing faster than we can replace it, pushing out teachers, first responders, and working families who make our community work. Matt is preserving existing affordable housing, investing in new units, preventing evictions, and supporting expanded housing options like duplexes and townhomes so young families can afford to stay. Learn more
On the Northern Virginia Transportation Commission, Northern Virginia Regional Commission, and WMATA/Metro Board, Matt is working regionally on challenges no single community can solve alone. He’s focused on keeping Metro funded sustainably—our economy depends on it. Learn more
In a critical moment like this, our budget shows who we are. Do we protect those most vulnerable? Do we invest in our future? Those aren’t just policy questions—they’re moral ones. Learn more
Over 26,000 Arlingtonians—8.8% of our community—are at risk of hunger, with more than 4,000 households getting help from AFAC every month. The Trump Administration’s threats to SNAP funding and federal nutrition programs mean Arlington must step up—because the federal government won’t. Matt is expanding food assistance, strengthening partnerships with community organizations, and ensuring the 23,000 residents living below the poverty line are the top budget priority. Learn more
Matt believes budgets are moral documents. They show what we value, who we prioritize, and what kind of community we want to be. In tough times, those choices matter even more. Arlington faces fiscal challenges in 2026. Federal cuts threaten our economy. Inflation affects costs. Needs are growing while resources are constrained. We must make tough choices—but those choices should protect the most vulnerable first. Matt is protecting Arlington’s triple-A bond rating while prioritizing services for vulnerable residents—low-income families, immigrants, federal workers, and LGBTQ residents—and ensuring critical services like police, fire, Metro, and schools stay strong. Learn more
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