Heather Matson

Builder of community, connections & civic engagement; wife to Chris; mother to Emma & Henry.

My Former State Rep/ HD42 campaign account is @MatsonForHouse

[Heather Matson @hamatson]

Excellent open house last night for the @CityOfAnkeny Transportation Master Plan! This is Phase 1, so please go to https://t.co/aiy3jPo46B to learn more and share YOUR priorities for our #community. This is #CivicsInRealLife.

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

Great opportunity tonight to provide feedback on the @CityOfAnkeny Transportation Master Plan! Head over to the @AnkenyLibrary for the open house or go to https://t.co/aaTabpuv9v to share your priorities, ideas & concerns!
#AlwaysBeBuildingCommunity #CivicsInRealLife #BeAPartner

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

Excited to check out a new restaurant in #HD42 tonight! So good! Welcome to #Ankeny, @doughcopizza!

#EatLocal #SupportSmallBusinesses #AlwaysBeBuildingCommunity

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

SF 494, the terrible SNAP/Medicaid bill passed the House Appropriations Committee this morning. It's horrific that Iowa kids and families will lose access to food and health care if this bill passes the #ialegis. Check out this 🧵from @amierrivers for key clips of the debate.

[Heather Matson @hamatson]

#Ankeny small businesses!! Thank you!!

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

I'm so grateful to these members of the #Ankeny business community for speaking out against the harmful bills moving through the #ialegis. Please join me in thanking them AND supporting them. This is what leadership looks like. Thank you!

RT to spread the word. #community

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

❗ACTION ALERT❗ Anti-LGBTQ+ bills are scheduled to be debated TOMORROW (3/8)!

Here are the ways you can take action:

RT to tell your friends, family & neighbors to write their lawmakers at: https://t.co/3OaS87LnPD
RALLY: Join us on 3/8 inside the Statehouse from 11-1 #ialegis

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

Amazing to see this crowd! Proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community for human and civil rights for all Iowans. I echo the words of my colleague @KonfrstForHouse: "Fight with us, and we will bring love back to this building!"
#ialegis #AlwaysBeBuildingCommunity

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

Add to the list of things Iowans aren't asking for.

Today, Iowa Republicans proposed a bill banning gay marriage after 14 years of marriage equality. We've got 48 hours to stop this bill from coming up for a vote in the Iowa House. Sign our petition now: https://t.co/5f1YscVxVF.

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

So much fun supporting the @AnkenyArtCenter last night! I loved getting this beautiful flower pot & jewelry in the auction. Bonus: Chris and I made plans with Supervisor Steve Van Oort for one of his famous home-cooked dinners!
#AlwaysBeBuildingCommunity #HD42 #SupportTheArts

[Heather Matson @hamatson]

What a day! Let's get to work!

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

First day of the 90th Iowa General Assembly! I'm so glad Chris, Henry, and Emma could be here with me for the swearing-in this morning. It's a privilege to be back in this beautiful building and an honor to represent all the people of #HD42! Let's get to work! #ialegis

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

"A decision that continues an unsettling trend of reduced availability to Iowa journalists." #ialegis

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any." - Alice Walker

#Vote #Midterms2022 #OwnYourPower #Democracy

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

Jawdroppingly terrible decision. Governor Reynolds is giving up $30 MILLION in federal funds for early childhood development when we have childcare deserts & still need universal preschool. So, how is she helping Iowa families flourish or solving our workforce crisis?

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

Another great Discover Ankeny event hosted by the @AnkenyChamber tonight! It was wonderful to see friends & visit with local small businesses. And I got to make this beautiful arrangement courtesy of Adina Blooms! #AlwaysBeBuildingCommunity #BeAPartner #HD42 #SupportSmallBusiness

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

Thanks to @protectiacourts for these thoughtful guidelines as Iowans consider retention votes for all the judges on the ballot this year! Link to the @iowabar's performance evaluations and bios in the article for additional guidance. #Vote #Midterms2022
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[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

I couldn't be more excited to help welcome my good friend @DeidreDeJear back to #Ankeny at 7pm TONIGHT for a town hall conversation! All are welcome!

Still undecided in the race for governor? Please come learn more - you won't be disappointed!

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[Heather Matson @hamatson]

You can't argue with facts.

[Hamilton @HamiltonMusical]

"My sweet submissive subjects" - every dog to the humans of their household. 🎥: 2husketeers//Instagram

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

It's been a great weekend in #HD42!

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

As a wise woman said when I met her while doorknocking, "If we don't own our bodies, do we really own anything?". Vote November 8. #HD42 #Ankeny

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

My last two #GetTogethersWithHeather are coming up this Saturday and next Tuesday! (Of course you can still reach out with questions anytime!)

Hope to see you at Ziggi's tomorrow or Main Street Cafe on Tuesday!

#AlwaysBeBuildingCommunity #BeAPartner #HD42 #Ankeny

[Heather Matson @hamatson]

6 hours to go! ⬇️⬇️

[State Rep. Heather Matson @MatsonForHouse]

👀 What? A deadline you say?
I'm sure you are SHOCKED to know that Iowa candidates have our last big fundraising deadline before the election TONIGHT!

We've got 25 days to flip #HD42. I'd be honored to have your help getting to the finish line! Thank you!
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