White House Alderman Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Sam
Matthews
Sam Matthews, the incumbent, is running for White House Alderman Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Alderman for Ward 1 on the White House Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
- Campaign website
- www.electsammatthews.com
John Corbitt (Mayor) and Sam Matthews (Ward 1) are marked uncontested on the Sumner Votes candidate guide. Sumner Votes
Sam Matthews' growth and fee statements on this guide come from his 2022 campaign site, not a 2026 statement. Elect Sam Matthews campaign site (2022 Ward 1 campaign)
On the record: Sam Matthews
4 sourced01Unified Development Ordinance1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-03, adopting a Unified Development Ordinance to replace the Zoning Ordinance (second reading, passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteWhite House Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 18, 2026 · Jun 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02Property tax rate1 sourced position
Voted yes on Ordinance 26-05, adopting the FY2027 budget and a tax rate exceeding the certified property tax rate (second reading, passed 4-0, June 2026).
Council voteWhite House Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 18, 2026 · Jun 18, 2026LinkHow the council voted
03Growth and development1 sourced position
On his 2022 campaign site, said growth should match what infrastructure can handle.
It is extremely important we grow at a pace that infrastructure can keep pace.”
Own statementElect Sam Matthews campaign site (2022 Ward 1 campaign)Link
04Development fees1 sourced position
On his 2022 campaign site, tied residential development without adequate development fees to higher property taxes.
If we continue to take on large amounts of debt and allow large-scale residential development without adequate development fees, it is inevitable our property taxes will dramatically increase.”
Own statementElect Sam Matthews campaign site (2022 Ward 1 campaign)Link
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