Douglas Matthews, Republican candidate for Madison County Board Dist. 26 in IL

Name: Douglas Matthews

Political party (if applicable): Republican

Age as of June 28, 2022: 64

Campaign website or social media page: None

Office seeking: County Board Member

Are you an incumbent? No

Previous offices sought: Precinct Committee Person

Occupation: Certified Public Accountant

Education: Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Please list the highlights of your civic involvement: I am not a politician. My civic involvement has solely involved contacting local, state and federal representatives as applicable.

Who are your top three campaign contributors? Since my campaign expenditures will be below the $5,000 state minimum for the primary, I am not disclosing them at this time.

Why are you running? I am running to represent the people in my county board district. I view it as a matter of community service.

What is the top issue in your rate, and how would you address it? Madison County residents should be able to vote on tax increases or tax caps, such as PTELL. That past boards have not voted to allow it on the ballot is an issue.

Why should people vote for you? Although I am not a politician, I do have the financial training and experience as a certified public accountant and certified fraud examiner to be an asset to the Madison County Board and to the people in my board district.