MEET MATT MAYBERRY
An Air Force veteran, non-profit CEO and member of Rochester's Economic Development Committee, Matt Mayberry is a dedicated public servant with a strong commitment to Rochester and it's people. He believes in the power of collaboration and aims to address the critical issues facing Rochester with innovative solutions. With a vision for a brighter future, Matt is determined to create positive change and improve the lives of all residents.
PRIORITIES
Property Taxes
I will fight to rollback the massive tax assessment levied against the poorest of our neighbors. It was handled wrong and it was cruel. Our tax base can not solely rely on residential homes. We are driving our seniors out of their homes, this needs to stop. We can do better and you deserve better. You voted for a tax cap not a tax bypass. Allow me to be crystal clear: I will NEVER support a sales tax nor an income tax…EVER.
Homelessness
The concept by the Strafford County Commissioners about relocating the warming center to the County Complex is interesting. Homelessness is a regional issue. I would encourage them to take it a step further and explore transitional housing for people who experience “situational homelessness”. This is when someone loses a job or gets sick. These people are trying to better themselves. I experienced situational homelessness when the economy crashed in 2009. This is personal.
Police
We can’t continue to cut police funding and expect them to do more. We say we “support the blue”, we need to show it. We will look at funding from items that may be a “want” because safe streets is a “need”.
Skyhaven Airport
This is 195 acres of opportunity that currently serves as a private club for 80 users. We can do better. Let’s create high tech manufacturing and research labs. Let’s create homes the average citizen can BUY and create neighborhoods not renters. Rochester is open for business…and manufacturing, and distribution, and medical technology, and microchip development and more.
Rochester Fairgrounds
This is private land owned by shareholders, not the city. RAMA and the City have been fighting far too long. I will bring the parties together and cool the tempers. I, personally, would love to see a performing arts center with events and concerts. It would be great to have a park that is connected to the downtown via the riverwalk. I support keeping the Rochester Fair intact with everyone working together. This could be a creative economic engine if we get the city out of the way.
Term Limits
Should I be elected as your Mayor of Rochester, I will not serve more than two
terms (a total of four years).