Matthews to run for MCCC trustee
Jason Matthews, the elected president of the Monroe/Lenawee County AFL-CIO Central Labor Council, has announced his candidacy for a seat on the Monroe County Community College Board of Trustees.
"Jason is driven by his desire to improve the community and has a strong track record in volunteering," read a press release from Matthews' camp. He is the founder and organizer of Cultivate Community, also known as the "Clean it, Paint it, Plant it Program." He brought back and organized the Annual Labor Day Parade and Festival. Jason participates in the Gate Drive to benefit the United Way of Monroe/Lenawee Counties at DTE Monroe Power Plan and Fermi. He is a bell ringer for the Salvation Army of Monroe County raising funds for their annual campaign. He serves as a volunteer for the annual Easter Egg Hunt for the Monroe/Lenawee County AFL-CIO CLC in partnership with United Way of Monroe County. Additionally, Jason regularly volunteers for the Mobile Food Pantry and for Oaks of Righteousness.
"In recognition of his service to Monroe County he was awarded the United Way Everyday Hero Award, the Monroe Township Charlie Jackson Community Leadership Award, and the Walt Campbell Award."
An electrician by trade, Matthews works as an electrical superintendent for the Mid-American Group. He is a 23-year member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 8 and spent eleven years at the Fermi II Nuclear Power Plant.
"Jason Matthews is running for MCCC Trustee in an effort to build upon and expand the programs at the college," the press release continued. "He is particularly passionate about affordable education, hands-on training opportunities, and career preparedness. His key priorities include expanding educational opportunities in Monroe County, spearheading the Construction Readiness Program, and working with private industry to connect students to well-paying career pathways."
A long-time Monroe County resident, Matthews currently lives in Lambertville with his wife, Greta, and their five children.
This article originally appeared on The Monroe News: Matthews to run for MCCC trustee
