Marvin Matchett

Marvin Matchett serves as a Norton County Commissioner and is the President of the Kansas Legislative Policy Group, an organization representing 33 counties across western Kansas. In 2026, he actively engaged with the Kansas Legislature, providing testimony on several key issues. He advocated for local government interests, urging careful consideration of tax reform's impact on communities and emphasizing the need for predictable revenue streams. Matchett supported legislation to grant counties greater autonomy in presenting local sales tax questions directly to voters, aiming to enhance transparency and local control over funding for essential services. He also championed a program designed to attract and retain attorneys in rural Kansas, recognizing its importance for access to justice and community vitality.