Orlando, Matt

Running For:

City Council

Political Affiliation:

Ind

Phone:

(602) 370-7536

Age:

66

Occupation:

Current Chandler City Council

Education:

MBA Golden Gate University, BA Rutgers University

Biographical Info:

Matt Orlando is in his 5th (four year) term as a member of the Chandler City Council. He has the unique experience of serving on the council when the city was the fastest growing community (for 3 years in a row) in the nation and served during the past recession and COVID epidemic. During his tenure as a council member, he supported and led many activities and initiatives that benefitted and “laid the foundation” for a quality of life and fiscal policies that Chandler residents and business owners enjoy today. A few examples of Matt’s initiatives…implemented neighborhood policing; expanded fire and medical services; renewed emphases on Parks and Recreation programs; neighborhood enhancement programs to include graffiti removal and practical code enforcement; and economic development opportunities that created tens of thousands of jobs.
Matt was a small business owner who worked at numerous high tech companies and understands their needs for infrastructure, an educated employee base, transportation corridors and first rate public safety. He retired from Honeywell in 2016. His final role was Director of Technical Sales and was responsible for a $500M product portfolio. Matt led a world-wide sales and business team of 26 people and directed successful business ventures in the US and international markets.
Matt retired as a Colonel after serving in the US Air Force both on active duty and in the Arizona Air National Guard. Finally, Matt enjoys being an Umpire for both baseball and adult and youth softball.
He is married to Pat, for 44 years and three children: Matt, Anthony, Leah, and two grandchildren.

Statement:

To keep working to build a better quality of life for all of us; continue to be a strong advocate for safe and clean neighborhoods; foster smart growth policies; and continue to provide the open and transparent communication that you have come to expect and is critical for maintaining trust.
I want to continue to utilize my experience, leadership, and knowledge gained from 20 years as a councilmember, 30 years of military service and 35 years of working at high tech companies. We need to ensure we continue to have sound fiscal policies, enhanced private-public partnerships and support our schools
Chandler is a first-class community. My vision is to make Chandler a world-class community! World-class communities have top-notch public safety, an educated workforce; lots of green spaces and cultural attractions, vibrant and sustainable downtown/entertainment districts, and a high-capacity transportation system that connects employees and goods to business nodes.