Michael Matthews
Legislative Director, Community, Economic & Workforce Development | Veterans and Military Services Committee
About Michael Matthews
Michael is the legislative director for community, economic and workforce development. In this role, Michael staffs NACo’s Community, Economic and Workforce Development Policy Steering Committee and works with county officials from across the country to set organizational priorities and policies for community, economic and workforce development issues that affect local governments. He also serves as the staff liaison to the NACo Veterans and Military Services Committee.
Prior to joining NACo, Michael worked for the Association for Career and Technical Education, Congressman Anthony G. Brown (D-Md.), and multiple political campaigns throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Salisbury University and a Master of Public Administration from Wilmington University.
Congressional leaders reintroduce bipartisan bill to protect rural housing
On April 7, Senators Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) reintroduced the Rural Housing Service Reform Act, bipartisan legislation that would help preserve affordable housing and stabilize rental assistance for rural county residents across the country.
Congress reauthorizes Economic Development Administration for first time in 20 years
The agreement reauthorizes the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the first time in 20 years.
Lawmakers reintroduce the Build Housing with Care Act
On January 30, Senator Ron Wyden and Congresswoman Bonamici reintroduced the Build Housing with Care Act. This legislation would establish a new competitive grant program under HUD intended to boost the supply of co-located child care facilities and affordable housing developments.