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Matthew Schindler
Schindler in 2023
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 2B district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 7, 2025
Appointed by	Wes Moore
Preceded by	Brooke Grossman
Member of the Hagerstown City Council
In office March 21, 2023 – November 25, 2024
Preceded by	Tekesha Martinez
Succeeded by	Erika Bell Caroline Anderson Sean Flaherty
Personal details
Born	1983 (age 41–42) Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Desiree
Children	1
Education	Hagerstown Community College University of Maryland Global Campus (BS)

Matthew J. Schindler (born 1983) is an American politician who is a member to the Maryland House of Delegates from District 2B. A member of the Democratic Party, he was previously a member of the Hagerstown City Council from 2023 to 2024.

Early life and education

Schindler was born and raised in Hagerstown, Maryland. After graduating from North Hagerstown High School in 2001, he graduated from Hagerstown Community College in 2003 before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in computer networks and cybersecurity from the University of Maryland, University College in 2021.

Career

Schindler is an IT manager for the National Capital Bank of Washington.

Schindler ran for the Hagerstown city council in 2020, but was defeated in the nonpartisan primary election, placing second-to-last with 5.5 percent of the vote. In March 2023, after Hagerstown city councilor Tekesha Martinez was appointed to be the mayor of Hagerstown following Emily Keller's resignation to serve in the cabinet of Governor Wes Moore, Schindler applied to serve the remainder of Martinez's term on the city council. The city council selected Schindler to succeed her, and was sworn in on March 21, 2023. Schindler ran for a full four-year term in 2024, but was defeated in the general election, placing seventh with 8.81 percent of the vote. He left office on November 25, 2024.

Maryland House of Delegates

In December 2024, following the resignation of state delegate Brooke Grossman, Schindler applied to serve the remainder of Grossman's term in the Maryland House of Delegates. The Washington County Democratic Central Committee unanimously voted to nominate Schindler to the seat later that month. He was sworn in on January 7, 2025.

Political positions

During his 2020 Hagerstown city council campaign, Schindler expressed concerns with the cost of a new stadium for the Hagerstown Suns, saying that he'd prefer city funds be spent renovating the current ballpark. He also said he would make staffing and retention initiatives for the city's police and fire department the "highest priority in the city budget", and would prioritize the city's economic development and revitalization efforts by appealing to entrepreneurs and new employers. In October 2023, Schindler participated in an United Auto Workers strike at Hagerstown's Mack Trucks plant.

In July 2024, following a fatal shooting in downtown Hagerstown, Schindler suggested establishing a violent crimes task force. He also expressed frustration with a letter written by state senator Paul D. Corderman accusing city officials of "remaining silent, with no plan" to address violent crime and describing the city as "in crisis and under siege", saying that he appreciated the state delegation's willingness to "come to the table with us", but felt the letter was "very politically motivated and kind of accusatory when we're all working for the same thing".

Personal life

Schindler is married to his wife, Desiree. They adopted a son in 2012.

Schindler coaches youth sports and is a fan of the Baltimore Orioles. He attended high school with professional wrestler LA Knight and helped arrange an event during which Knight was presented the key to the city of Hagerstown.

Electoral history

References

1. ^ McMillion, Dave (March 15, 2023). "Matthew J. Schindler picked for open Hagerstown council seat; formal vote set for Tuesday". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
2. ^ Greene, Julie E. (December 20, 2024). "Former Hagerstown Councilman Matthew Schindler nominated to fill vacant District 2B seat". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
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4. ^ Greene, Julie E. (November 5, 2024). "Two incumbents, three newcomers lead in Hagerstown City Council race". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
5. Fitzpatrick, Alexis (January 25, 2020). "Last-minute candidate filings round out 2020 election ballots". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
6. Lewis, Mike (June 12, 2020). "Ballots counted, but emergency delays certification". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
7. Dugan, Ric (March 22, 2023). "Photos: Schindler sworn in as new Hagerstown City councilman". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
8. "Hagerstown officials take oath of office". LocalNews1.org. December 5, 2024. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
9. "Members - Delegate Matthew J. Schindler". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. Retrieved January 7, 2025.
10. McMillion, Dave (March 29, 2020). "Hagerstown City Council candidates Q&A". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
11. "Political Notebook: Moore endorses Alsobrooks for Senate; Martinez visits striking UAW". The Herald-Mail. October 30, 2023. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
12. Greene, Julie E. (July 26, 2024). "Hagerstown officials talk about steps to address violent crime, drug epidemic". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
13. Greene, Julie E. (July 26, 2024). "Hagerstown a city 'in crisis and under siege': Corderman's letter sparks debate, outcry". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
14. Lewis, Mike (November 29, 2019). "Holiday focus turns to small business on Saturday". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
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16. Greene, Julie E. (December 23, 2023). "Hagerstown native, WWE superstar LA Knight, receives key to city". The Herald-Mail. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
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• 1983 births
• Living people
• 21st-century members of the Maryland General Assembly
• Democratic Party members of the Maryland House of Delegates
• Maryland city council members
• Politicians from Hagerstown, Maryland
• University of Maryland Global Campus alumni