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Mark Tofano
Party:
Republican
Incumbent:
Yes
Previous experience in elected office:
Currently on Matthews Board of Commissioners (2021-Present)
Age:
81
Occupation:
Former corporate business analyst
Description:
The top issues listed on Tofano’s website are transparency (“a citizen needs to have easy and immediate access to the inner workings of our government”), the environment, walkability, education, military veterans and planning and development (“I am not an advocate of high density housing or of the philosophy of in-fill.”) Tofano was the second-highest vote-getter in the 2023 election, behind Gina Hoover.
Other personal:
Tofano volunteers at the Matthews Help Center and Men's Shelter. He has produced an Italian cultural festival and volunteers at his local church. Mark is also a veteran of the United States Air Force, a past commander of the American Legion, and was a part of the establishment of the Veterans Memorial Park in Matthews. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland. He is a registered Republican and endorsed by MeckGOP.
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