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Matt is a lifelong Pleasanton native resident and a public servant.

Graduated Amador Valley high School, University of California, Law School
16 years' experience prosecuting and trying serious and violent cases after being hired in 2008 as a Deputy District Attorney by then D.A.(Pleasanton) Tom Orloff
Current Chairperson of the Planning Commission for the city of Pleasanton
5 years on the Housing Commission for the city of Pleasanton
POST certified Law enforcement De-Escalation instructor
Volunteer and supporter for various charitable boards including Sun flower hill in pleasanton
Engaged and proud Father to four school-aged children in local public schools

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News Coverage for Matt Gaidos’ Prosecuted Crimes

Pleasanton Weekly: Emotional hearing as Livermore woman sentenced to 15 years to life for double-fatal DUI crash “‘This case was as avoidable as it was tragic,’ deputy district attorney Matthew Gaidos said in a statement following the sentencing at the East County Hall of Justice in Dublin.”
The Independent: Lauren Davis Sentenced in DUI Crash that Killed Two “Every time local residents travel Stanley Boulevard from Livermore to Pleasanton and see the memorial on the side of the road, I hope that they, as I do, honor Lexy and Violet’s lives by remembering and reminding those around them that driving under the influence is a dangerous and serious crime which has devastating impacts on families and serious consequences to those who choose to do so.” Alameda County Deputy District Attorney Matthew Gaidos said.
SF Gate.com: Man convicted in ex-friend’s 2012 slaying in Livermore Two men were shot and killed in what police described as a “contraband” sale gone bad.
East Bay Times: Quick guilty verdict returned in 2015 Oakland shooting An Alameda County jury deliberated for about four hours before finding an Oakland man guilty as charged in connection with a 2015 East Oakland shooting that injured three people.
East Bay Times: Alameda Arsonist Sentenced to Prison for 2014 Fires, Park Street Rape An Alameda transient was sentenced Friday to 20 years for damaging several Alameda homes and businesses during a Sept. 28, 2014 arson spree.
Patch.com Deadly Livermore DUI Crash: Woman Gets 15 Years To Life “Prosecutor Gaidos said …he hoped the memorial inspired residents to honor their lives ‘by remembering and reminding those around them that driving under the influence is a dangerous and serious crime.’”
East Bay Times: DA: Oakland man shot three people in same sweatshirt he wore in prior police mugshot A former Fremont High football star, is accused of shooting three people in Oakland in 2015. Deputy District Attorney Matt Gaidos comments on the extraordinary evidence.

Matt Gaidos Featured in True Crime TV shows

PAYBACK (2024), S3 E7 | The Grass is Greener Watch PAYBACK online. After the murder of Adan Katami, investigators dig into his entrepreneurial relationship with Tikisha Upshaw; detectives learn their business relationship was recently strained, leading to an interesting connection to his murder.
Oxygen True Crime | Snapped Watch Online Woman Hires Hitman to Kill Business Partner Over Cannabis Dispensary "That Was Worth Nothing" Adan Katami and Tikisha Upshaw had a falling out over their joint marijuana dispensary, and police said instead of buying him out, Upshaw thought of a more sinister way to end the partnership. Matt Gaidos weighs in as Prosecutor.

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Matt Gaidos is a 2024 candidate for Pleasanton City Council District #4. As a lifelong Pleasanton resident, he is excited to put his decades of legal and local policy experience in service to his community on the Pleasanton City Council.

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