HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 07 10 Criswell, Matthew (P&Z)Submit Date: Jul 10, 2026
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What district do you live in?
District 3
Which Boards would you like to apply for?
Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency: Appointed
Eligibility
Are you duly registered to vote in Seminole County?
Yes No
Are you duly registered to vote in the City of Winter Springs?
Yes No
Do you live within the city limits of Winter Springs
Yes No
How long have you been a resident of Winter Springs?
14 years
Have you ever been convicted or found guilty, regardless of adjudication, of a
felony in any jurisdiction? Any plea of nolo contendere (no contest) shall be
considered a conviction for the purposes of this question.
Yes No
Matthew R Criswell
779 Bear Creek Circle
Winter Srpings FL 32708
matt@weroofgroup.com
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Do you currently serve on any other City of Winter Springs board or
committee?
Yes No
If yes to the above, please list each
I was chairperson of the Code Enforcement Board for 10 years
Do you have any private or personal interests which might conflict with
serving the City's interests if you were to be appointed to serve on this
board or committee?
Yes No
City ordinance requires that all persons applying for a City board or
committee must voluntarily consent to a standard criminal background check
before being appointed to a board or committee. Do you voluntarily consent
to having a standard background check being performed on you by the City
of Winter Springs?
Yes No
Are you related to a City of Winter Springs Commission member by blood,
adoption, or marriage?
Yes No
Interest & Experiences
Why are you interested in serving on a board or committee?
I have a geniune interest in the future grownth of the city and beliecve that I can bring my
background not only in construction , but also a life ling resident of Seminole County
between Casselberry and Winter Springs
Briefly state any specialized knowledge or prior experience you have that
would be useful in assisting the board or committee in accomplishing its
purpose.
Currently I am the Chairman of the Sminole County Port Authority, which is a special district
within the county. We manage a large industrial area on the northern most boarder of the
county along the St Johns river. I have served on the county Parks Adviosry board as well as
President of the PARCS foundation for Seminole County. I have been involved with local
government on a voluntary basis for well over a decades. I bring a non-bias approach to the
board and citizens. I have seen the city and the county grow for nearly 5 decades. I would
like to see smart growth, not greedy growth. I have also served on the executive committe
and past president of the Florida Roofing and Sheetmetal Association. This position
represents over 1000 roofing contractors state wide. We work with the state to govern codes
and policy to help make the construction industry a better, more proficient insdusty.
Briefly state any experience you have in serving on any governmental board
or committee.
Above is some, as well as knowing a number of local city and county officials.
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Date of Birth
Financial Disclosure Requirement
Question applies to Planning and Zoning Board/Local Planning Agency,Code Enforcement Board,Board of Trustees
Please Agree with the Following Statement
All members of the Board of Trustees, Code Enforcement Board, and Planning
and Zoning Board are required to annually file a Form 1 - Statement of
Financial Interests via the Electronic Financial Disclosure Management
System (EFDMS). By clicking "I Agree" you are stating you understand and
agree to comply with this requirement if appointed to one of these Boards.
For more information about the Form 1, please visit
https://ethics.state.fl.us/FinancialDisclosure/Index.aspx
I Agree
State Reporting Requirements
Ethnicity *
Caucasian/Non-Hispanic
Gender *
Male
Do you have a physical disability?
Yes No
Please Agree with the Following Statement
You hereby acknowledge the existence of the Code of Ethics for Public
Officers and the Florida Sunshine Law which may pertain to you if you are
appointed to a City Board or Committee. If appointed it is your sole
obligation and duty to comply with such laws.
I Agree
Please Agree with the Following Statement
You hereby represent to the City of Winter Springs under penalties of perjury
that the information provided herein is true and accurate to the best of your
knowledge and the City of Winter Springs has the right to rely on that
information
I Agree
Acknowledgment
04/10/1978
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Please Agree with the Above
You agree that you have read and understood the above and further agree to
comply with noted requirements.
I Agree
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