Candidate Guide - Lebanon City Council - Matt Sellers

As you prepare to vote in this year's municipal elections, the Western Star compiled answers from candidates. Here are the responses as provided. All typos and grammar mistakes, if any, are in the original responses.

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Education: LEFT EMPTY

Current employment: Summit Gun Auctions

Office Sought: Lebanon City Council

Why are you the best suited for this position? (150 words)

I’ve proudly served Lebanon for 4 years, proving my commitment to conservative leadership by paying off millions of dollars in debt early— putting faith, freedom, and fiscal responsibility first.

What are your top three areas of focus for your position?

My top three focuses are: paying off more city debt early to save taxpayers, carefully managing growth while protecting Lebanon’s historic charm, and continuing to limit the size of local government so freedom—not bureaucracy—thrives.

What specifically are you going to do for each of your top three topics? (200 words)

I’ll continue to pay down city debt early to save taxpayers millions, manage growth responsibly to protect Lebanon’s historic charm and small-town identity, and limit government by continuing to cut waste and blocking new bureaucracy

If you are an incumbent, what is your best accomplishment?

If you are a challenger, what do you think needs to change from the current situation?

NOTE: He is an incumbent.

Eliminated millions in debt ahead of schedule, saving taxpayers from costly interest payments.

What are your qualifications for this position? (150 words)

Four years of council experience with a proven record in fiscal responsibility, debt reduction, and principled conservative leadership.

Property tax is one of the top issues for local residents. What are your thoughts on the current property tax issues? (150 words)

Property tax is unconstitutional - no one should have to rent their home from the government. I’ll fight for conservative solutions to always reduce it.

State laws often impact our county and the funding of local project depends on the state budget. What is your relationship with the local state representatives and senator? (100 words)

I have good relationships with both our state rep, and senator.

How have you been involved in the community outside of politics?

Yes.

Is there anything else you want the voters to know about you?

I love this country, our Constitution, and the values that built it. My promise is simple: I will always put God, family, and freedom first - fighting to ensure Lebanon remains a city where liberty thrives and the American spirit is passed on to the next generation.