Matt’s Plan for Bel Air
Sensible
A Sensible Bel Air
“A Sensible Bel Air protects the character of our small town by balancing growth with common-sense solutions that keep our neighborhoods safe, clean, and thriving.”
- A Sensible Bel Air means supporting our downtown business communities by committing to smart solutions for housing and development, while sustaining public services.
- A Sensible Bel Air means stopping additional high-density housing developments from overwhelming our downtown business community.
- A Sensible Bel Air means prioritizing the fire, police, and public works infrastructure so that our neighbors will remain safe and clean.
Safe
A Safe Bel Air
“A Safe Bel Air is built on proactive leadership, principled policing, and strong partnerships between residents, businesses, and those who serve them.”
- A Safe Bel Air means proactively working with the Police Department and Public Works to address the wave of retirement-eligible personnel; without action, this will create a public service crisis.
- A Safe Bel Air means developing creative recruitment and retention policies to keep our town one of the safest and cleanest in America.
- A Safe Bel Air means promoting community safety by revitalizing traditional initiatives while implementing new policing technologies.
- A Safe Bel Air means encouraging open forums so residents and officers work together as true partners in safety.
Family-First
A Family-First Bel Air
“A Family-First Bel Air ensures our families have the safety, support, and resources to thrive together—growing the generations that will shape our town’s future.”
- Family-First means supporting families and homeschoolers.
- Family-First means policies that care for our employees and their households.
- Family-First means safe sidewalks and connected routes to where families gather.
- Family-First means a Town Hall that serves as a resource hub for every household.
Seniors
A Senior-Honoring Bel Air
“A Senior-Honoring Bel Air thrives when we care for those who built it—ensuring safety, dignity, and community for every stage of life.”
- A Senior-Honoring Bel Air means safe, accessible sidewalks, lighting, and age-friendly crosswalks.
- A Senior-Honoring Bel Air means secure homes with helpful upgrades like ramps and handrails.
- A Senior-Honoring Bel Air means rides, check-ins, companionship, and support through local partnerships.
- A Senior-Honoring Bel Air means regular community gatherings where seniors connect, reminisce, and celebrate small-town life.