Sean Matteson

"I am running because I believe public service should ultimately be about people. Every community is made up of individuals and families who deserve to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Government can sometimes become focused on numbers, politics, and bureaucracy, while losing sight of the people those decisions affect. I want to help bring that human perspective back into local government. I believe a strong community is one where people can feel safe, have a voice in the decisions that affect them, and have the opportunity to build a good life. That means being responsible with taxpayers' money, planning thoughtfully for growth, maintaining our infrastructure, supporting public safety, and making sure residents are heard. But public service should also involve compassion. Not every problem can be solved by simply passing another policy or spending more money. Sometimes it means listening to someone who feels ignored, helping a neighbor navigate a difficult situation, or recognizing that behind every issue is a real person with their own circumstances and struggles. I am running because I want to serve my community, not because I believe I have all the answers, but because I am willing to listen, learn, work with people who disagree with me, and approach public service with humility. I believe politics works best when we remember that we are ultimately serving our neighbors. My goal is to contribute to a community that is not only prosperous and well-managed, but also compassionate, welcoming, and worthy of the people who call it home." - Sean Matteson

Sean Patrick Matteson is an American politician, entrepreneur, political consultant, and humanitarian volunteer based in Indian Trail, North Carolina. Matteson grew up in the Buffalo area of New York before moving to North Carolina at a young age. He attended North Carolina Connections Academy and is pursuing higher education through Harvard Extension School. He began working in food service at age 16 and later became a sole proprietor operating in online resale and political consulting. Matteson ran for Indian Trail Town Council in 2025 as a nonpartisan candidate, focusing his campaign on responsible growth, infrastructure and transportation, public safety, fiscal responsibility, taxation, and transparency in local government. Matteson runs on a nonpartisan platform but describes himself as bipartisan and holds a range of socially liberal and libertarian-leaning views. He is interested in finding practical solutions to local issues while maintaining a strong emphasis on individual liberty, government accountability, and respectful political discourse. Outside of politics and business, Matteson has participated in community volunteerism and humanitarian activities primarily aimed at helping the homeless and has a background in the Boy Scouts of America.