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Matthew Szalaj

Democratic · TN · Shelby County Commissioner, District 9; Special Assistant for Policy, City of Memphis

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Matthew Szalaj is the appointed Shelby County Commissioner for District 9 and a policy aide to the Memphis mayor. He previously worked in commercial real estate and earned a bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Memphis.

Where Matthew Szalaj stands, based on their records

Opposes

Government Spending Reduction (1 record)

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Track record

Track record — Government Spending Reduction

Government Spending Reduction · 1 oppose

  • Co-sponsored a resolution setting aside $200,000 from the county general fund for a lawsuit against the state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools. Commissioners approved it with eight votes.

    May 4, 2026Opposes Government Spending Reduction

    Source: chalkbeat.org · researched September 16, 2026

Track record — General

General · 3 records

  • Voted for Shelby County's $1.6 billion budget and a property tax rate increase of nearly 2 cents. The commission approved it 8-5.

    June 29, 2026

    Source: tri-statedefender.com · researched September 16, 2026

  • Told District 9 residents at his first community meeting that he did not support raising taxes. Residents asked about a new jail and the county budget.

    March 26, 2026

    Source: fox13memphis.com · researched September 16, 2026

  • Was appointed to the Shelby County Commission's District 9 seat after Edmund Ford Jr. resigned. Commissioners chose him 8-4 after three rounds of voting.

    March 9, 2026

    Source: actionnews5.com · researched September 16, 2026

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Profile last researched September 14, 2026.