Meet the Commissioners

Matthew lives in Western Harnett County with his wife, Alyssa, and five children.

Matthew works as the owner of a local real estate agency, Carolina Lakes Lakeside Realty, LLC. He previously served in the US Army.

Matthew Nicol currently serves as a Harnett County Commissioner for District 5. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

Facebook

Supported the creation of a counseling program for veterans.

- Supported the creation of a counseling program for veterans.

Public Services

As of June 14, 2024, Matthew Nicol did not have a website or any information online.

Economy

Advocated providing funding for schools to support students, teachers, and facilities.

- Advocated providing funding for schools to support students, teachers, and facilities.

Education

Opposes gun control and advocated granting Harnett County a Second Amendment sanctuary status.

Supported working with the Sheriff's Office to address "the opioid crisis in Harnett County."

- Opposes gun control and advocated granting Harnett County a Second Amendment sanctuary status.
- Supported working with the Sheriff's Office to address "the opioid crisis in Harnett County."

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Matthew Nicol

Matthew Nicol currently serves as County Commissioner in Harnett County Commission District 5. He was elected in 2020 and has served one term.

As of June 14, 2024, Matthew Nicol did not have a website and did not complete our questionnaire.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay property and sales tax rates, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners can create, change, or abolish offices, positions, departments that are not required by law. 
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, with no term limits. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.