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MICHELE mATSIKOUDIS FOR STATE ASSENBLY

I would be honored to represent the 21st District in the State Assembly. I am committed to working tirelessly while being available to listen to your needs and concerns. I look forward to representing you with integrity and transparency. If you trust me with this responsibility, my goal will be to exceed your expectations.
If you would like additional information about my candidacy or myself, please visit my Facebook page, Michele Matsikoudis for State Assembly, or reach out to me directly at MicheleforNJ@gmail.com.
I am excited to announce my candidacy for State Assembly in the 21st Legislative District. As a resident of New Providence for 25 years, I appreciate all the wonderful opportunities and experience my family and I have enjoyed living in this state. I am also aware of challenging issues facing residents: high property taxes, school funding, tight budgets, and court-mandated high-density housing. Tackling these problems would be my highest priority if elected to the State Assembly.
New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the nation. This must be rectified if we want our state to provide an affordable quality of life for residents. Underfunding of our districts’ schools jeopardizes the future success of our children. The court-mandated high-density housing has created more traffic, overcrowded schools, and demands on tight town budgets. Reducing taxes, funding public schools, and resolving infrastructure issues must be urgently addressed by our state government.
As a current member of the New Providence Borough Council, I am frequently communicating residents' concerns to the town government and working on solutions for local issues. I approach this responsibility with integrity and a commitment to the community.
In these uncertain and challenging times, it is more important than ever that we have a Government that we can trust and depend on. Thousands of people are waiting on vaccines that they desperately need. I am working with our local Boards of health, our counties and vaccination centers to make certain that you have the most up to date information and that everything is getting done to ensure the expeditious vaccination of our residents.
In addition to Council, my extensive volunteer work includes serving on the Executive Board for the OCFA (Our Community for All-an age friendly initiative), as a team member for the New Jersey Veterans Network and as a liaison to our New Providence Public Safety Committee and the New Providence Business and Professional Association. Additionally, I have served on the Economic Development Committee, NP Educational Foundation, as PTA President and the New Providence Board of Health. I have always enjoyed devoting time to making my community better.
My professional career includes experience in the Municipal Securities sector of Morgan Stanley and business development at “Worth,” a women’s luxury clothing company. Currently, I am working in business development for the number one real estate team in New Jersey.
I would be honored to represent the 21st District in the State Assembly. I am committed to working tirelessly while being available to listen to your needs and concerns. I look forward to representing you with integrity and transparency. If you trust me with this responsibility, my goal will be to exceed your expectations.
If you would like additional information about my candidacy or myself, please visit my Facebook page, Michele Matsikoudis for State Assembly, or reach out to me directly at MicheleforNJ@gmail.com.
Paid for by Michele Matsikoudis for Assembly, 125 Central Ave New Providence, NJ 07974
Michele Matsikoudis is a sitting Councilwoman in New Providence where she has been living with her husband John and their three children for 25 years.
She presently has a career in Real Estate, but her experience has spanned multiple industries including Vice President in the Municipal Bond Department at Morgan Stanley for 15 years and Director of Business Development with Worth, Ltd.
In addition to having a full-time career, Michele has devoted time and energy not only to raising her family but volunteering in multiple community organizations.
Prior to being elected to the Borough Council, Michele served as a Board Member for the Simpson Baber Foundation for the Autistic. She was a member of the Communities and Activities Advisory Board, PTA President at both Salt Brook Grammar School, and the New Providence Middle School. In these community leadership roles, her most significant contributions included successful fundraising for the schools and initiating/ implementing programs and activities between the Middle School and the Recreation Department. During this time, she was also invited to participate in PBSIS, a character education and positive behavior initiative run through the NJ State Dept. of Education. New Providence Middle School was one of the few schools selected state wide to participate in the pilot program. She has also served on the New Providence Board of Health and the Economic Development Committee. Additionally, she was a board member of the New Providence Education Foundation where she assisted with their fundraising efforts. The Corporate Sponsorship Program, which she chaired, raised more than $125,000 during her tenure. The Foundation has raised almost $1,000,000 since its inception. These programs are still in existence today.
Presently, Michele sits on the Executive Board for the OCFA (an age friendly initiative), as a team member for the New Jersey Veterans Network and as an executive board member for the Mountain Valley Emergency Communications Center (MVECC) which includes NP, Summit and Millburn. As a member of Borough Council, she was recently appointed as the liaison for the New Providence Diversity Committee and the Sustainability team. In addition, during 2021, Michele is a member of Public Safety Committee and is on the advisory board for the New Providence Business and Professional Assoc. Michele is a co-founder of FLAG (Front Line Appreciation Group) of New Providence and serves as a Eucharistic Minister at OLP New Providence.
Michele regularly participates in several Women's leadership groups, including the Daughters of Penelope, as she recognizes the need for strengthening women roles in today's society. She has recently received The NJ VFW commendation Award medal and a New Jersey Joint legislative Resolution for her ongoing efforts with the New Jersey Veterans Network.
Paid for by Michele Matsikoudis for Assembly, 125 Central Ave New Providence, NJ 07974

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