Matt Hawkins has been married for the past 37 years to Paula, and together they 
have a family of 10 children. Combining this with being a lifetime resident of 
Washington State, Hawkins wants to see the kind of values supported leading to 
stronger families and communities.

The past 40 years of work experience has crossed over a multitude of industries as 
work was performed in Commercial & Investment Real Estate, Investment Banking 
and business ownership. One experience involved leading a team to turn around a 
restaurant chain that was involved in an Involuntary Bankruptcy. The business turned 
around in record time, saving all jobs and restoring the creditors.
Hawkins has always worked with business owners as well as participated in National 
Organizations to drive improvements for industry professionals. Success has been 
built on recognizing opportunities for leading teams. At one point taking on the role 
of National Conference Chair, Hawkins led significant growth during challenging 
times.


Audits begin with a question, then extend into a search for the Truth. Done correctly, 
the people can have confidence that the funds and resources of government are being
used in the best possible means to benefit The People. As Auditor, Hawkins has an 
opportunity to restore Transparency to Government by being the “Eyes and Ears” of 
We the People.


Financial Audits identify how taxes are being properly used, while Performance Audits
focus on efficiency and effectiveness of government. Compliance Audits determine if 
agencies follow the laws and mandates, they are provided. Hawkins can work with 
anyone, however he recognizes that if he can have the good fortune of working with 
the elected slate of Republican Candidates, that the opportunity to fast track results 
for The People, are material.

The following are some of the areas in which Hawkins believes that he can make a 
difference:

1) Government regulations, identifying how regulations increase costs for families and impede the growth of business

2) The Homeless crises, by determining what processes can best benefit and reduce 
homelessness within our communities

3) Education, by determining how what has contributed to falling test scores as well as the declining social health within our schools

4) The loss of Property Rights, by showing clear relationships between the loss of 
property rights and a declining quality of life within our communities

5) Energy Costs, by showing how our energy costs continue to climb amidst poor 
legislative policy

6) Housing Costs, by showing how legislative impacts have driven up our cost of housing and what plans need to be taken to ensure greater housing affordability in all 
communities

7) Restoring Parental and Family rights, so that children and families can enjoy greater mental, physical and social health

8) Taxation, by identifying ways in which tax burdens can be reduced on our most 
vulnerable, especially our Senior Citizens that are on fixed incomes

9) Elections, by ensuring that elections are Transparent and implementing audit systems 
where there are none in our county/state election systems
10) Finally, restoring Law & Order, by ensuring that our communities have 
confidence in a policing system.

As The People make requests, audits can be performed. In fact, advisory groups will 
be formed to ensure that the best ideas are being put forth to better improve our 
government services.