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Matt Schlinker

Democratic · MI

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Matt Schlinker is a retired auto worker with more than 40 years in the industry. He focuses on the cost of living, good-paying jobs and support for public schools.

Where Matt Schlinker stands, based on their records

Supports

Environment and Public Health (1 record), Government Spending Reduction (1 record)

Campaign finance information not available

Track record

Track record — Environment and Public Health

Environment and Public Health · 1 support

  • Advocated for trustworthy school-water testing as Michigan began testing drinking water in Flint Community Schools.

    January 21, 2018Supports Environment and Public Health

    Source: abc57.com · researched July 24, 2026

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 1 support

  • As Flint City Council Finance Committee chair, publicly challenged a 68% increase in the city's outside legal spending during a fiscal crisis and called for corrective action.

    July 30, 2001Supports Government Spending Reduction

    Source: milawyersweekly.com · researched July 24, 2026

Track record — General

General · 3 records

  • Received The Detroit News editorial board's endorsement in the 2026 Democratic primary for Michigan House District 68.

    July 8, 2026

    Source: aol.com · researched July 24, 2026

  • Publicly supported the Flint City Council's completed $2.2 million sale of IMA Sports Arena as the best available deal after a hoped-for county takeover did not materialize.

    June 24, 2002

    Source: ourmidland.com · researched July 24, 2026

  • Won election to a four-year term representing Flint's Seventh Ward on the City Council and served as chair of the council's Finance Committee.

    November 6, 2001

    Source: cityofflint.com · researched July 24, 2026

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Profile last researched September 9, 2026.