Matt Hubbard

Nonpartisan

If elected, I will work with the Sylacauga Utilities Board in ensuring our utilities infrastructure remains efficient, effective, and responsive in times of natural disasters. I will also work with the new city council and ALDOT in ending our downtown flooding concerns. I will propose a matching storefront improvement grant for our downtown businesses that incudes flood prevention measures as well.

Ublic safety is the top priority of government in protecting citizens and maintaining order. Effective public safety leadership will deter crime and foster trust within Sylacauga. In providing a safe environment and atmosphere for all citizens to enjoy, we will create opportunities for social and economic activity that will, in turn, improve our quality of life in Sylacauga. I am committed to working hand-in-hand with the Sylacauga Police Department and Municipal Court in ensuring the safety of all citizens.

Having over 20 years of experience in developing, implementing, and improving emergency response plans in Sylacauga, I am committed to working with the Sylacauga Police Department, Sylacauga Fire Department, and Sylacauga Utilities Board in making Sylacauga the most well-prepared and safest city in Alabama.

I am committed to ensuring all of Sylacauga has access to high speed and high quality internet. As a former emergency planning team member for Sylacauga, I know the critical nature of reliable cell service. In times of natural disasters, active shooters, or scenes of an accident, first responders must have reliable communications to do their jobs. I am committed to ensuring our communications' infrastructure is up-to-date, protected, and reliable for whatever event may come our way.

. Sylacauga's 2024-A Warrant will provide the city with an estimated 3.25 million in new paving projects and another 1.35 million in bridge repairs at Lake Howard and Lake Louise. If elected, I am committed to ensuring these projects stay on schedule and within budget in providing the safest roads for our drivers and access to our public lakes for all of Sylacauga to enjoy.

I am currently tracking the Rural Hospital Investment Program (RHIP) bill that passed 103-0 in the House. This bill is modeled after a similar bill in Georgia that has shown success in allowing individuals and businesses to support rural hospitals through a 100% income tax credit. I support this bill and encourage your support also.

In my professional career of handling public tax dollars, I have prepared short-term and long-term budgets. I have prepared zero-based, conservative, and aggressive budgets, depending on the need. I learned to prioritize projects based off public safety, public health, and infrastructure needs. In my 32-year career, I never misspent or misused a taxpayer's penny. I sought professional training and certification in finance in becoming a Certified Local School Finance Manager, and if I am elected will become a Certified Municipal Officer through the Alabama League of Municipalities.