Matthew Contreras for State Representative

About Me

Matthew Contreras for pike County Commissioner

My background

Hello! My name is Matthew Contreras, and I am running for the office of State Representative in the General Assembly 139th District. I have been a Pike County resident for 15 years. My family has had a presence in our district for over 50 years, and I have enjoyed our exceptional community since I was a young boy. My wife and I specifically chose our district to raise our family when we were deciding to maintain permanent roots. We love it here, and it is home.

I am running for State Representative to affect change and return our Commonwealth to our founding principles. Like many Americans, I have become disenchanted with political party games that leave ordinary citizens like us wondering what they are getting for their tax dollars. I believe in a government at the county, state, and federal levels that supports our God-given, Constitutional rights. A government that understands the primary role of the government is to promote the safety and security of its citizens. Additionally, I support a limited government that promotes economic responsibility and does not use tax dollars as a political slush fund.

As a member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, I will foster a dialogue with all constituents. I will stop reckless spending. I will seek to reward efficient work, and restructure where necessary. I will work with my fellow elected officials to create the vital change that is necessary in Harrisburg.

I will also:

· Reduce the Tax Burden

1. Call for Comprehensive Tax Cuts

2. Eliminate the School Property Tax

3. Accelerate the Corporate Tax Reduction Timetable

· Ensure Fiscal Responsibility

1. Reduce Spending

2. Institute policies eliminating overdue budgets and impasses

3. Incorporate more transparent accounting controls

· Foster Transparency and Accountability

1. Expand the Sunshine Act

2. Strengthen the Right To Know Law

3. Incorporate more severe penalties for non-compliant agencies

· Guarantee Parental Rights

1. Universal School Choice- Parents deserve 100% of THEIR tax dollars toward education and a school of THEIR choosing.

2. Comprehensive Parental Bill of Rights

3. Elimination of woke political agendas in government education

· Promote Election Integrity

1. Eliminate Act 77, drop-boxes, and "no excuse" mail-in ballots

2. Precinct control of all ballots

3. Institute stricter penalties for Election Fraud

· Safeguard Constitutional Rights

1. Expand First and Fourth Amendment Protections

2. Safeguard against Second Amendment Infringements

3. Defend a person's Right To Life and Protection

· Work to Cut Spending

1. Work to Cut Spending Across All Departments and Agencies

2. Eliminate Tax Credits to Special Interest Groups

3. Decrease Government Expansion and Increase Deregulation

I have been the owner of a staffing firm operating worldwide. In this capacity, I have been responsible for the day-to-day operations of the company, including budgeting, overseeing & conducting interviews, the intake of candidates, client recruitment, hiring, marketing, management of IT infrastructure, vendor relations, and managing the daily challenges of running a small business.

I have also worked in the information technology field for both state governments and national technology companies. In these capacities, I served as executive management specializing in IT maintenance services, contract management, disaster recovery services, & system-admin services for Fortune 500's. I was responsible for coordinating projects, technical groups, oversight, client relations, & refining day-to-day operations. Performed the administration of employee development, scheduling, and facilities management. Conducted and supervised re-locations involving large corporations and budgets of millions of dollars.

Before my professional career, I served in the United States Navy working in communications and information technology. We conducted successful counter-narcotics deployments, rescued undocumented migrants, and conducted community relations projects in multiple countries.

I am currently, Judge of Elections for Milford Township, President of our Homeowner's Road Association, President of Pennsylvania Advocacy for Children's Education (P.A.C.E.) an organic parent group formed in the DV School District, baseball coach for DVYSL, and in my most important roles, husband and father to a wonderful family in this great community of ours.

Over the past several years I have been an advocate for change in our education system and local government. I have championed our first, second, and fourth amendment rights. I have lobbied for a better future for our children and our Commonwealth. I have given testimony in the Senate in Harrisburg, on behalf of parental rights, government transparency, and medical freedom. You may view the testimony here https://youtu.be/5lItZxlAF6A.

I would like to continue to work for you the citizens of Pike and Wayne Counties. I would be honored if you allowed me to be your advocate as a State Representative. I look forward to our work together for the betterment of our whole community. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Matthew Contreras

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