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Follow on Google News | New Leadership is Coming to Opa-LockaCommissioner Matthew A. Pigatt announces run for mayor and hosts event to teach people how to run for office.
By: Forward PR MEET MATTHEW A. PIGATT Matthew A. Pigatt, a Miami native, is a first-generation Morehouse College grad and the youngest elected official in South Florida in 2016 as Commissioner for the City of Opa-locka. Currently, Commissioner Pigatt chairs the premier mentoring program for boys in South Florida, the 100 Black Men of South Florida Leadership Academy. He is the founder of the annual South Florida HBCU Picnic, founder of the Sankofa Cypher: A Black History, Culture, and Thought Group, and author of The Academic HustleTM: The Game Plan for Scholarships, Fellowships, and Job Offers. In less than two years of serving as the Commissioner of Opa-Locka, Commissioner Matthew PIgatt has: ● Led the investment of over $2 million to replace defective water meters ● Orchestrated the transition of the water billing system to the #1 water management institution in the State of Florida ensuring accurate billing ● Demanded the re-milling of 2.1 miles of City streets. The first major street project completed in years ● Spearheaded transition of the city's solid waste contract from a company that was in default to a new contractor that saved residents $125 annually ● Consistently met with residents at corner stores, in community centers, and in the streets to hear concerns and educate the people about government ● Shutdown illegal activity taking place throughout the City of Opa-locka "In less than two years, we have made the most significant upgrades to our water system and streets in decades. Imagine what we can do with more new leadership," Commissioner Pigatt's campaign kick-off will be on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, from 6:30pm-8pm, at the Opa-Locka Train Station (490 Ali Baba Ave, Opa Locka, FL 33054). Residents, business professionals, and campaign supporters will join Pigatt during an informative evening. Small bites and refreshments will be served. RSVP HERE! FOR INTERVIEWS WITH COMMISSIONER MATTHEW A. PIGATT, CONTACT KIANA CLARK AT KIANA@FORWARDPUBICRELATIONS.COM ARE AVAILABLE, UPON REQUESTFOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING HIS PLATFORM PLEASE VISIT http://pigattformayor.com/ End
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