Matt Gentry

Background

Matt Gentry is Cullman County Sheriff, elected in 2014, and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. His campaign biography says he was born and raised in Cullman County and previously served as a deputy sheriff.

Sources: Matt Gentry for Alabama Public Service Commissioner — Campaign website, Newsline Local — Gentry wants to continue to protect and serve public on PSC

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Rates and transparency

  Gentry says he wants greater transparency at the Public Service Commission and supports pursuing lower utility rates.

  Alabama Political Reporter — Gentry on why he’s running, PSC changes, data centers

• Eminent domain

  He says he opposes using eminent domain to take people’s homes or property.

  Alabama Political Reporter — Gentry on why he’s running, PSC changes, data centers

• Data centers

  He supports planning for data-center growth and says the facilities should bear the financial responsibility for their increased power and water demands rather than ratepayers.

  Alabama Political Reporter — Gentry on why he’s running, PSC changes, data centers