Matt Davis (Ankeny City Council At-large, Iowa, candidate 2025)
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Matt Davis ran in a special election to the Ankeny City Council At-large in Iowa. He was on the ballot in the special general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Matt Davis provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 21, 2025:
- Birth place: Sioux City, Iowa
- High school: North High School
- Bachelor's: Iowa State University, 2005
- Graduate: Iowa State University, 2011
- Gender: Male
- Religion: Christian: Catholic
- Profession: Business Owner
- Incumbent officeholder: No
- Campaign slogan: A Builder of Community and Connection
- Campaign website
- Campaign Facebook
Elections
General election
Special general election for Ankeny City Council At-large
Matt Davis and Greg Romans ran in the special general election for Ankeny City Council At-large on November 4, 2025.
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Election results
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Matt Davis completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Davis' responses.
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He holds a Business Management degree and MBA from Iowa State University and has served on multiple nonprofit boards and local commissions or councils. Matt’s leadership is rooted in transparency, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to service. Values he’s demonstrated through consistent community involvement, regional partnerships, and advocacy efforts throughout the Greater Des Moines metro.
Matt is running not just to represent Ankeny, but to continue showing up for it, bringing a process-driven, data-informed approach to city planning and a steady, inclusive voice to local government.- Fiscal Responsibility as a Stewart of the Citizens Tax Dollars I believe every dollar the city spends should be tied to real value for residents. That’s why I support continuous evaluation of our budget and tax structure, looking for ways to reduce the burden on local families while still investing in the infrastructure and services Ankeny needs to thrive.
- Smart Growth Through Strategic Planning With deep experience in construction and infrastructure, I understand how to phase projects, manage budgets, and plan for long-term impact. I believe in bringing a data-driven, process-minded approach to City Council, ensuring growth is thoughtful, inclusive, and future-ready, not just for the short term, but for future generations to come.
- Building a City Families and Businesses Choose to Call Home Ankeny’s future depends on staying attractive to families, businesses, and future development and that means investing in what makes our city livable, safe, and forward-thinking. I’ll support smart planning that brings the right amenities to town, parks, trails, gathering spaces, and infrastructure that meets the needs of a growing population. I’ll also work to ensure our police and fire departments have the resources and staffing they need to keep our community safe and responsive. As a business owner and longtime resident, I understand how safety, amenities, and strategic growth work together to make Ankeny a place people want to live, work, and invest.
As a longtime Ankeny resident, I care deeply about how we plan for the future, whether it’s roads, utilities, parks, or public safety. I believe in evaluating taxes continuously to reduce the burden on families while still investing in what matters.
I’m also committed to policies that keep Ankeny attractive to businesses and families, bringing the right amenities, supporting police and fire services, and ensuring our growth reflects the values of the people who live here.
Ankeny residents deserve leaders who listen, show up consistently, and make decisions based on long-term impact, not short-term politics. I believe elected officials should be strategic thinkers, emotionally intelligent communicators, great listeners and fiscally responsible stewards of public resources.
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See also
2025 Elections
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