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Matthew was raised in Orange County and is raising his family in La Habra. He understands the importance of schools that prepare young people for both the next step and the long term.
2026 campaign archive · FJUHSD Trustee Area 1
Matthew Matias | 2026 Campaign Archive
Thank you to everyone who took part in the 2026 campaign. This website preserves information about Matthew Matias's campaign for Fullerton Joint Union High School District Trustee Area 1. Campaign activity for the November 3, 2026 election has concluded. This archive makes no claim about certified election results.
A historical record of the campaign, endorsements, and positions shared with voters.
Matthew MatiasCandidate for FJUHSD Trustee Area 1 · 2026
Why I ran
“I believe every student deserves an education that builds knowledge, confidence, character, and practical skills for adulthood.”
Read Matthew’s storyAbout Matthew
A La Habra resident with Orange County roots.
Matthew has lived in La Habra since he was three years old and is proudly raising his family there. He currently works as a Financial Planning Consultant with Fidelity Investments, helping individuals and families make informed decisions about long-term goals.
As a husband and father, Matthew believes every student deserves an education that builds knowledge, confidence, character, and practical skills for adulthood.
He holds two associate degrees from Rio Hondo College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. He is currently enrolled in CFP certification education through Dalton Education. This describes coursework toward certification, not a current CFP designation.
His experience has taught him to listen carefully, explain complex choices clearly, solve problems thoughtfully, manage resources responsibly, and remain accountable for results.
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Listen carefully
Parents, students, educators, and community members deserve a seat at the table.
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Manage resources responsibly
Stewardship and accountability should guide every board decision.
Endorsements
Endorsed by
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2026 endorsement
Orange County Advocates for Great Public Schools
Endorsed Matthew Matias for Fullerton Joint Union High School District Trustee Area 1.
Orange County Advocates for Great Public Schools supports school choice for families and endorses candidates who share that commitment. I’m grateful for its endorsement and its support for educational options for students and families.
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2026 endorsement
Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs (AOCDS)
Endorsed Matthew Matias for Fullerton Joint Union High School District Trustee Area 1.
AOCDS works to protect its members while they protect Orange County residents. The association invites the community to share in its mission to make Orange County the safest and most desirable place to live, work, and play.
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2026 endorsement
Orange County Taxpayers Association Political Action Committee (OCTaxPAC)
Endorsed Matthew Matias for Fullerton Joint Union High School District Trustee Area 1.
OCTaxPAC describes its mission as ensuring that taxes and tax-supported programs are fair, understandable, cost-effective, and good for the economy. It hopes this endorsement encourages taxpayer-friendly leadership.
FJUHSD Trustee Area 1
A local district area and a student-centered campaign.
In 2026, Matthew Matias was a candidate for Fullerton Joint Union High School District Trustee Area 1. This section preserves the district-area information and campaign focus shared with voters.
Board focus
The campaign emphasized student achievement, safe and supportive learning environments, practical preparation, fiscal responsibility, and transparent decision-making.
Official election results
For results and certification status, use the relevant county registrar. This archive does not publish unofficial results.
Orange County results Los Angeles County resultsWhere Trustee Area 1 is located
Serving a local part of the district
Trustee Area 1 includes much of La Habra and part of East La Mirada. The Fullerton Joint Union High School District also serves portions of Whittier and other nearby communities, but Whittier should not be assumed to be part of Trustee Area 1.
Because city boundaries and trustee-area boundaries do not always match, the official map is the best way to confirm whether your address is in Area 1.
Outer boundary reference
Major streets named in the district’s description
- Start: Beach Boulevard at the western district boundary.
- West boundary: Northeast along Beach Boulevard to Imperial Highway.
- South boundary: East along Imperial Highway to Harbor Boulevard.
- East boundary: North along Harbor Boulevard to Whittier Boulevard.
- North boundary: West along Whittier Boulevard to Valley Home Avenue.
- Northwest boundary: North along Valley Home Avenue to the district boundary.
- Return: Along the district boundary back to the starting point.
Important: This is a plain-language reference to the major boundary segments. Whittier Boulevard is a boundary street; it does not mean the entire City of Whittier is in Area 1. Use the official map and voter information to confirm an individual address.
Detailed excerpt from the official FJUHSD 2016 districting map, with Trustee Area 1 shown in blue. View the full map and boundary descriptions.
The work ahead
Priorities that put students first.
Matthew’s vision is grounded in practical preparation: helping students learn, grow, and leave high school ready for college, career technical education (CTE), skilled trades, military service, business, entrepreneurship, or another path that fits their goals.
Strong academics
Support student achievement, critical thinking, and the knowledge students need to keep learning and building confidence.
Safe, supportive schools
Support learning environments where students can focus, participate, ask for help, and feel respected.
Financial literacy
Help students build practical skills for informed decisions, independence, and long-term goals.
Real pathways after graduation
Respect and strengthen pathways to college, career technical education, skilled trades, military service, business, and entrepreneurship.
Transparency and fiscal responsibility
Keep board decisions understandable, public resources responsibly managed, and accountability connected to student outcomes.
Matthew’s positions
Practical choices for students and families.
Matthew believes board decisions should keep students at the center, respect families, and prepare young people for the path that best fits their goals.
Parent and school choice
Support parent and school choice while keeping each student’s educational needs at the center of the decision.
Strong academics and CTE
Support strong academics, critical thinking, and career technical education (CTE) so students can pursue college, skilled trades, military service, business, or entrepreneurship.
Financial literacy
Help students build practical knowledge for informed decisions, independence, and long-term goals.
Safe, accountable schools
Support safe and supportive learning environments while expecting transparency, responsible stewardship, and accountability for student outcomes.
A board member should
Bring people together around what students need.
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Listen before deciding.
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Explain the why behind the work.
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Measure progress and stay accountable.
Experience that translates
Planning for the long term. Showing up for the details.
Matthew’s professional work has centered on listening to people, explaining complex choices clearly, managing resources carefully, following compliance requirements, and following through.
Financial planning and wealth managementHelping individuals and families make informed decisions about retirement, investments, and long-term goals.
Client service and communicationBuilding relationships, listening carefully, explaining options clearly, and helping people make important decisions.
Compliance and accountabilityWorking carefully with documentation, transaction details, and standards that protect people and support responsible results.
Campaign archive
Questions about the 2026 campaign.
These answers describe the campaign and its materials as they stood during the 2026 election.
Who is Matthew Matias?
Matthew Matias is a husband, father, and Financial Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has lived in La Habra since he was three years old and was a candidate for Fullerton Joint Union High School District Trustee Area 1 in 2026.
What office did Matthew Matias seek in 2026?
Matthew Matias was a candidate for the Fullerton Joint Union High School District Board of Trustees in Trustee Area 1. His campaign focused on practical, accountable leadership for students, families, educators, and the broader school community.
Who can vote in Trustee Area 1?
The official district map shows Area 1 voters living in portions of La Habra and East La Mirada. Whittier Boulevard is a boundary segment, but the City of Whittier should not be assumed to be part of Area 1 based on a city name, mailing address, or ZIP code. FJUHSD serves portions of Whittier overall, so voters should use the official district map and voter information to confirm an individual address.
What are Matthew Matias’s priorities?
His priorities are strong academics, safe and supportive schools, financial literacy, meaningful college and career pathways, parent and school choice, and transparent, fiscally responsible board leadership.
What is Matthew Matias’s connection to La Habra?
Matthew has lived in La Habra since he was three years old. He was raised in Orange County and is proudly raising his family in La Habra.
What is Matthew Matias’s educational background?
Matthew holds two associate degrees from Rio Hondo College and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. He is currently enrolled in CFP certification education through Dalton Education. This describes coursework toward certification, not a current CFP designation.
Is this an active campaign?
No. This website is a historical archive of the 2026 campaign. It does not accept contributions or recruit campaign volunteers.
Campaign archive
This website preserves the 2026 campaign record.
Campaign activity has concluded. The materials here document the campaign's endorsements, priorities, experience, and district-area information. They are historical campaign materials and do not state certified election results.
2026
Historical campaign materials
Endorsements and policy positions on this site describe the 2026 campaign and should be read in that context.
Archive questions
Questions about these historical materials?
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