I was raised in Davenport and returned to raise my family after I retired from active service in the U.S. Army. My wife and I chose to move our family to Davenport because I believe it is a great place to raise children. I think Davenport is a First Class City.  My experiences working with a wide variety of people will enable me to provide the leadership needed to take Davenport to the next level. My family and I love Davenport. We believe in Davenport and in its people. I will work hard for you! Thank you. Mike Matson

As a former U.S. Army Ranger; I will Lead by Example and provide the Professional Leadership the citizens of Davenport deserve. 

 

I am committed to making Davenport a better place to live, work, worship, raise a family, have fun, and retire.

 

 

 

1.  Keep Professionalism in Davenport City Government

2.  Balance the city Budget

3.  Not raise property taxes 

4.  Add 200 Million for Streets and Sewers

5.  Increase the Police DEPT (NETS) Officers

6.  Hold 8th Ward Meetings 

7.  Respond to your concerns

8.  Improve city Parks

9.  Author of Military Appreciation week

10.  Nationally Accredited Police and Public Works DEPT

11.  Laison to Parks and REC Advisory Board

12.  Serve on Public Safety, Community Planning and Economic Development, and Public Works commetties

13.  Serve on the Scott County Veterans Affairs Commission

14.  Honor Flight Guardian and Vice-Commander of American Legion Post

15.  Serve on the Rock Island Arsenal Task Force and AUSA Member

16.  Renovation of the Historic Blackhawk Hotel

17.  Organize many 8th ward neighborhood meetings and groups 

18.  Met with hundreds of 8th ward residents

19.  New Eastern AVE Library

20.  Start phase 1 of the Sewer diversion tunnel

21. Fought against the Water rate increase

22.  Developed the Discover Davenport kids pass