Jon Brown

Walter Ley

Economy

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

Perry Matthews

Perry's campaign for Sylva Town Council Member is his first entry into politics. 

As of September 4, 2025, Perry Matthews did not have a website or any information online.

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Perry Matthews (Sylva Town Council, North Carolina, candidate ...

Supports keeping the Jackson County Public Library in the Fontana Regional Library system.

Supports establishing a volunteer homeless shelter.

Advocates for establishing a volunteer homeless shelter.

Proposed a youth day camp linked to transit to address child care issues.

Sarah Hirsch

- Town council members serve as the governing body of the town, along with the mayor. 
- The town council members make policy decisions for the town, including creating ordinances, policies, and making agreements with other governments. 
- The town council can amend and revise town policies, as well as approve or reject the town budget. 
- The town council is also in charge of the appointment of advisory boards, commissions, task forces, committees, the town manager, and the town attorney. 
- Members of the town council are elected to staggered 4 year terms. 