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John Higdon
Party:
Unaffiliated
Incumbent:
Yes
Previous experience in elected office:
Currently Mayor (in his third term); formerly served on Matthews Board of Commissioners, first elected in 2013
Age:
62
Occupation:
Executive at a nonprofit supporting plumbing and mechanical officials; engineer
Description:
The top three issues listed on his website are employing the local work force, enhancing parks and green space and fiscal responsibility. He says that under his leadership, Matthews has 54 additional acres of parks and new facilities including a new fire station and Discovery Place Kids. He has been a vocal opponent of the transit/transportation plan, which he said shortchanged Matthews by omitting light rail to the town as previously envisioned. But he hopes to reshape transportation, adjust transit funding, and preserve the community and small town feel of Matthews. He describes himself as “the moderate voice for all Matthews.”
Other personal:
Higdon is a community gardener and beekeeper. He has a bachelor’s degree from NC State and is registered as an unaffiliated voter.
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