Securing Oviedo’s Future Protecting our Community, our Finances, and our Quality of Life

Elect Matthew Schwartz for Oviedo City Council, Group IV (Oviedo, Florida)

“I am committed to working hard to win this election. If elected, I will work diligently to keep Oviedo in the “Top 100 places to Live.” Oviedo is an outstanding community and I will be proud to serve as your Councilman.” – Matthew Schartz

Here is what Matthew Schwartz will offer you as a member of Oviedo City Council:

Keep taxes low and balance the City’s budget. Do more with less. Just like every successful business. Be
smart; be efficient in how we govern.

Oppose changes to our Emergency Services (Fire and Police) that will diminish the ability to provide safe and
effective services.

Protect our schools and maintain our “A” rating status. We need the best teachers and the best tools.

Support community-oriented improvements such as the completion of an amphitheater; bring in a Farmers
Market; provide city-wide wireless internet.

Recruit new business and restaurants. Improve the permitting process. Reduce obstacles that make it
difficult to expand.

Complete plans for a hospital in Oviedo that was originally approved in 2004.

Support the Oviedo Marketplace by retaining and attracting key anchor stores. Promote community events
and other activities that will support our Oviedo merchants.

Offer incentives for job creation and small businesses.

Support the improvements related to our “New Downtown” as well as beautifying the current Downtown.

Support initiatives to improve City infrastructure and transportation so that we may move around the city
easily.

Support the purchase and capital Improvement of Alafaya Utilities to control current and long term costs and
improve operations.

MATTHEW SCHWARTZ, Candidate for
City Council, Group IV (Oviedo, Florida)

Matthew Schwartz: Your neighbor and a
NEW choice for Oviedo City Council

All across America, voters are rallying behind “grassroots”
candidates bringing something “new” to the local political
scene. People are tired of seeing the same candidates year
after year and politics as usual.

Matthew Schwartz is a fresh choice for leadership, common
sense, and creativity on the Oviedo City Council.

Matthew offers a dynamic business and protection
background.

• 25 years of successful business experience operating
both small and large corporations. “As in business,
government should be about common sense and ethical
decision making.”

• Previously, Matthew had to make payroll in a small
privately-owned company. Currently he prepares and
creates a multi-million dollar budget in a large, publicly-
traded organization. This gives him a unique understanding
of the issues effecting business of all sizes. Above all, it
means he understands the meaning of FISCAL
RESPONSIBILITY.

• Over 25 years experience in residential and
commercial security, complemented by law enforcement
training, means that Matt understands the need to protect
our homes and our neighborhoods. It means he knows how
important our heroes in the Police and Fire Departments are
to our community. It means he knows how to go about
ensuring we are protected.

• Community experience: As a Board Member and past
President on three Homeowner Association Boards,
Matthew understands the challenges faced by homeowners
and communities in struggling times.

• Matthew’s Homeowner Association Board experience,
coupled with his strong financial business track record,
allows him to champion causes that will safeguard our home
values and enhance Oviedo as a business-friendly city.

Employment

Regional Vice President of a national contract security company
Licensed Detective/Investigative Agency Manager for over 15 years

Education
Bachelor of Science in Administration of Justice, Penn Sate University
Board Certified Protection Professional, ASIS International
Graduate, Massachusetts Reserve/Intermittent Police Academy and
Class President
Course Completion, Threat and Risk Assessment- Department of
Homeland Security/FEMA

Community/Memberships

Live Oak Reserve HOA- Vice President and Past President
Oviedo HOA Residents Association- Treasurer and Executive Committee
member
Partin Elementary PTA
Partin Elementary Dividend
Member- ASIS International Orlando
Member- BOMA Orlando, Safety and Security Committee and Guest
Speaker
Member- IREM, Orlando and Guest Speaker
Member- Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association

Personal

Married to Donna 13 years
Children- Alyssa and Maddie

Political advertisement paid for and approved by Matthew Schwartz for Oviedo City Council Group IV (Oviedo, Florida)