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Town Council Member, Town of Syracuse · At large

Matthew Goodnight

Candidate for Town Council Member, Town of Syracuse, At large

Republican

Background

A member of the Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals, which he has served as president, he represents the town on the county Area Plan Commission and is a seasonal deputy on the Syracuse/Wawasee Lake Patrol. He spent more than 25 years as a volunteer firefighter, EMT and hazmat team member with the Washington Township Fire Department in Indianapolis.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to find responsible ways to replace lost revenue

    He said Senate Enrolled Act 1's property tax cuts will reduce the town's revenue and budgets will need disciplined decisions.

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    Candidate questionnaire · InkFreeNews (The Mail-Journal) · Sep 24, 2026 · inkfreenews.com

    “stay current on legislative revisions and identify responsible ways to replace revenue”
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Public safety

  • Opposes cutting public safety and public works to balance budgets

    Three Vie For Syracuse At-Large seats

    Candidate questionnaire · InkFreeNews (The Mail-Journal) · Sep 24, 2026 · inkfreenews.com

    “Public safety, public works and other essential functions cannot be compromised simply because budgets are tighter.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports new development on condition growth pays for itself

    Three Vie For Syracuse At-Large seats

    Candidate questionnaire · InkFreeNews (The Mail-Journal) · Sep 24, 2026 · inkfreenews.com

    “growth should pay for growth, not fall on the backs of taxpayers”
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Government & transparency

Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Matthew Goodnight on them.

  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.

All sources (6)

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