matt
gress

Legislative District 4

Matt Gress is one of the most effective legislators in the State House.

As a former teacher and budget director, he has a proven track record of fiscal responsibility and support for our schools. Matt has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Arizonans by passing legislation that benefits communities across the State.

Matt works with Republicans and Democrats to get things done, and he pushes back on the extremes.

Here’s where Matt stands on the issues:

Public Safety

Voted in support of the Secure the Border Act, which cracks down on harmful drugs from entering our state.
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Pledged to introduce legislation holding violent teen offenders, like the Gilbert Goons, accountable.

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Endorsed by Arizona State Troopers, the Arizona Police Association, the Arizona Fraternal Order of Police, the Phoenix Law Enforcement Association.
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Economy

Voted to eliminate both the food tax and rental tax.

Has a record of supporting and voting for balanced budgets.
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Endorsed by: The Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Home Builders Association of Central Arizona, Arizona REALTORS and the Arizona Tech Council.
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Increasing Teacher Pay

To ensure dollars go to teachers, Matt introduced the “Pay Teachers First Plan” to give every Arizona public school teacher a $10,000 raise, significantly boosting starting teacher pay.
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