2025 North Carolina General Election

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Donald Matthews is from Guilford County. He lives with his wife, Janice Matthews, and their three children in Siler City. He attends First Missionary Baptist Church.

Donald Matthews (Mayor of Siler City, North Carolina, candidate ...

Donald is currently the mayor of Siler City. He was elected in 2023 and is serving his first term. He previously ran for Siler City Commissioner 18 years ago but did not win.

Supports affordable housing and plans to work with local developers to ensure housing options are accessible to all income levels.

Economy

Promises to be accessible to citizens and ensure their voices are heard.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Supports better equipping emergency services, police, and fire departments with necessary tools, improving local and county EMS collaboration, and adding full-time firefighters to the fire department.

Public Safety

Plans to improve infrastructure by being accessible to citizens and ensuring their voices are heard.

Plans to prioritize improving roads and may hire more staff or private contractors to address infrastructure issues.

Plans to improve infrastructure, including roads and public transportation, to better connect Siler City with surrounding areas.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports the construction of new schools in Siler City, but said it is contingent on increasing water and sewer capacity.

Education

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.