Responsible government is the hallmark of the Democratic Party. Responsible to the People as well as to the businesses that employe them. We face difficult challenges ahead with healthcare, energy and Homeland Security. Paul believes in responsible government. It is time to bring County Government back into the sunshine. It is time to elect someone to the Board of Pinellas County Commissioners who will apply common sense solutions and actions to the issues and problems facing Pinellas County. Paul has been a resident of Pinellas for over 21 years, and lives in Clearwater with his wife Jackie. He has three children: Kim, Keith and Paul Jr., and has 11 grandchildren

In recent years, this 7-member Board basically "rubber-stamped" decisions made by developers and other special interests. But now, candidates who personify the electorate's desire for change are stepping up to challenge "business as usual" in Pinellas. PAUL MATTON (At Large - District 1) is a businessman and business leader who has risen to the top of the Automotive Industry.As Senior Vice President of Automotive Fleet and Park Auto Mall. Currently Chairman of the Board of the Florida Independent Dealers Association and also nationwide Chairman of the President's Council of the National Automotive Dealers Association, Paul's hard-nosed professionalism and business expertise has earned him enormous respect from peers and customers alike. Now he wants to put his business smarts and strategic planning ability to work representing the people of Pinellas by being: "a watchdog for the community."