Holly Village President · Nov 3, 2026
Anna
Matson
Anna Matson is running for Holly Village President in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against April Brandon.
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The race · Village President
- 01April BrandonIncumbent
- 02Anna MatsonYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Small business owner and publisher of The Holly Post, with a background in investigative journalism. She holds an MBA in marketing.
- Campaign website
- righttrackholly.com/anna-matson
Anna Matson, Hilary Allgeyer, Ragen Rockwell and Robert Montgomery campaign together as "Right Track Holly". Right Track Holly (Matson, Allgeyer, Rockwell, Montgomery campaign site): Home
On the record: Anna Matson
8 sourced01Police and fire special assessment1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke against the police and fire special assessment at the June 2026 public hearing, saying there was no vote of the people.
Own statementHolly Village Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026Link
02Cityhood2 sourced positions
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Spoke against forming a Cityhood Action Committee, saying it lacked public backing and wasted Village resources.
Own statementHolly Village Council minutes, June 23, 2026 · Jun 23, 2026Link
Says any cityhood effort should come from residents rather than elected officials.
any discussion about cityhood should start with the people, not with government officials.”
Own statementRight Track HollyLink
03Water and sewer rates1 sourced position
Lists removing expired water bonds from the monthly bill among her priorities.
Remove Expired Water Bonds from Monthly Bill”
Own statementRight Track HollyLink
04Public records1 sourced position
Wants to explore tools to put far more village records online so residents can read them without a FOIA request.
I believe public records belong to the people and information should already be accessible.”
Own statementAnna Matson (Substack) · Sep 16, 2026Link
05Taxes and spending1 sourced position
as summarized in the council minutes; not a direct quote
Told the council the Village has an expenditure problem rather than a revenue problem.
Own statementHolly Village Council minutes, May 13, 2025 · May 13, 2025Link
06Police services1 sourced position
Wants proposals and cost estimates for police service from all realistic options, such as the Oakland County Sheriff.
requesting proposals and cost estimates from all realistic options so that residents and council can compare service levels, response times, and costs.”
Own statementRight Track HollyLink
07Roads1 sourced position
Wants to pursue grants for roads and says any dedicated road millage should be the community's decision at the ballot box.
Own statementRight Track HollyLink
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