14 Facts About Matthew Schindler

Matthew J Schindler was born on November 22,1983 and is an American politician who is a member to the Maryland House of Delegates from District 2B.

Matthew Schindler was raised in Hagerstown, graduating from North Hagerstown High School in 2001, afterwards attending 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.

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

Matthew 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, Matthew Schindler applied to serve the remainder of Martinez's term on the city council.

The city council selected Matthew Schindler to succeed her, and was sworn in on March 21,2023.

Matthew 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.

In December 2024, following the resignation of state delegate Brooke Grossman, Matthew Schindler applied to serve the remainder of Grossman's term in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Matthew Schindler 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, Matthew Schindler participated in a United Auto Workers strike at Hagerstown's Mack Trucks plant.

In July 2024, following a fatal shooting in downtown Hagerstown, Matthew Schindler suggested establishing a violent crimes task force.

Matthew Schindler is divorced and has a son he adopted with his former wife, Desiree, in 2012.

Matthew Schindler coaches youth sports and is a fan of the Baltimore Orioles.

Matthew Schindler 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.