Matthew Szalaj
Democratic · TN · Shelby County Commissioner, District 9; Special Assistant for Policy, City of Memphis
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)
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
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
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
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
Past race Matthew Szalaj ran in:
- State House District 84 · November 3, 2026 · State House District 84; Tennessee