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The document provides information about the town of Matthews, North Carolina. Matthews was incorporated in 1879 and has grown from 191 citizens then to over 30,000 today. It is governed by a mayor and town council who are elected every two years. The town council sets policies while a town manager administers them. Key town services include planning, public works, parks and recreation, public safety, and town government operations. Town council meetings are held twice a month where residents can speak.
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- 1. GenerationNation.org Town of Matthews This is a PDF. Contact us for editable presentation document.
- 2. 2 GenerationNation.org The Town Municipality = city, town, village In Mecklenburg County • One city - Charlotte • Six towns - Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Matthews, Mint Hill and Pineville No legal difference between a city, town or village – is preference of the residents
- 3. 3 GenerationNation.org Matthews Residents and businesses settle in 1800s Town incorporates in 1879 Population – 191 citizens in 1880 – 30,000 citizens today Area – 13 square miles
- 4. 4 GenerationNation.org Government Town Council – Mayor and Town Board of Commissioners – Nonpartisan election every 2 years Council-Manager Government – Elected Town Council sets policies – Professional Town Manager administers policies and manages town government Town Ordinances (local laws/rules) – http://matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownOrdinances.aspx
- 5. 5 GenerationNation.org Town services Planning • Zoning, planning and land use Public Works • Sidewalks, streets, garbage, recycling, stormwater Parks & Recreation and Cultural Services • Parks, athletics, arts programs, festivals Public Safety • Police, Animal Control • EMS/Fire Town Government • Operations, Finance
- 6. 6 GenerationNation.org Who runs the town? The Mayor and Town Council Elected, nonpartisan • Mayor and Town Council • Establishes priorities on community needs, sets policy, establishes the budget, levies taxes, creates ordinances Hazen Blodgett • Hired by Town Council • Responsible for daily operations of the town and Town Manager
- 7. 7 GenerationNation.org Town Council Meetings Town Council Meetings – 2nd and 4th Monday each month, 7PM at Town Hall – Who can attend? Anyone – At each meeting, you can speak for up to 4 minutes on a topic. Sign up in the lobby before the meeting. Website: www.matthewsnc.gov Follow town government meeting agendas, minutes and news – www.matthewsnc.gov/TownGovernment/TownBoard.aspx – select Agendas and Minutes