Matt Clayton
Candidate for Township Trustee, Clay Township
Background
- Occupation
- Firefighter/paramedic
Firefighter/paramedic with 23 years in the fire service who holds a bachelor's degree in fire administration and emergency management.
Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges a careful review of township finances and obligations
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Township Trustee, Clay TownshipCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“carefully reviewing township finances, properties, services, and long-term obligations”
Health & human services
Supports compassionate, accountable administration of township assistance
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Township Trustee, Clay TownshipCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I believe it should be administered with compassion, dignity, consistency, and accountability”
Supports partnering with food pantries and churches on aid
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Township Trustee, Clay TownshipCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I would also work closely with Indiana food pantries, local churches, nonprofits, utility assistance programs, and other available community services”
Government & transparency
Pledges fact-based decisions on consolidation and public safety
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Township Trustee, Clay TownshipCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“residents deserve a trustee who will keep them informed and make decisions based on facts rather than politics”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Matt Clayton on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (St. Joseph County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Township Trustee, Clay Township
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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