Jasper Police Department detective Lt. Matt Dozier announced he is seeking the Republican nomination for the Alabama House of Representatives, District 13, Yellowhammer News reported. House District 13 includes Blount and Walker Counties.
Dozier is vying to replace State Rep. Connie Rowe, who is leaving the legislature to become a senior advisor to Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth.
Dozier has been in law enforcement for 18 years. He has specialized in homicide investigation, crime scene investigation, and interview and interrogation. According to his campaign website, Dozier is an active member of the IHIA-International Homicide Investigators Association, FOP-Fraternal Order of Police, Leadership Walker County, and Alabama Farmers Federation. He is also an Advisory Board Member for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama.
Dozier promised his campaign would not support new taxes, like the unpopular gas tax.
“Our district’s roads need repaired, but I feel that higher fuel tax only punishes those that either drive a long distance to work but choose to reside in their hometown or make a living driving, doing lawn care, or operating equipment. In my opinion, further taxing necessities only takes money out of family’s pockets,” Dozier stated.
Dozier also expressed confidence that his previous experience in law enforcement will help him if elected.
On his Facebook page, Dozier stated, “I want to protect honest, hardworking citizens from government overreach, support our Nurses and Educators, and fight the Liberal agenda by RE-FUNDING the police and all public safety. I support our American right to bear arms and will stand against any new taxing of items of necessity.”
The primary election is set for May 24, 2022.
