[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 96 (Monday, June 8, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING TIM MATTOS

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 8, 2026

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chief 
Tim Mattos as he retires after an impressive career in law enforcement 
and public service and to recognize his many contributions to our 
community.
  Chief Mattos was born in Oroville, California, and spent the first 
fifteen years of his life with his parents, Tony and Pat Mattos, and 
his three younger sisters, Corina, Julie, and Tonya, on their family's 
dairy farm. Chief Mattos attended Biggs High School where he earned 
varsity letters in football, wrestling, baseball, and track and field. 
He attended Butte Community College where he continued his wrestling 
career and earned a wrestling scholarship to the California State 
University, Long Beach. Chief Mattos is a graduate of the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy and holds a Bachelor of 
Science degree in Criminal Justice Management.
  Chief Tim Mattos graduated from the Butte College Police Academy in 
June of 1990 and began his law enforcement career with the City of 
Woodland on July 9th, 1990. In the Woodland Police Department, Chief 
Mattos was a Field Training Officer, a Detective, and a member of the 
Gang Task Force. Chief Mattos was promoted to the rank of Corporal in 
1997, and then to the rank of Sergeant in 1998. As a Sergeant he 
supervised the Problem Oriented Policing Team. He later moved into the 
role of Administrative Sergeant where he was responsible for recruiting 
and hiring, internal affairs, and the Drug Abuse Resistance Education 
(DARE) program. Chief Mattos left the Woodland Police Department in 
August of 2006 and began working for the Marin County District 
Attorney's Office as a District Attorney Investigator. Chief Mattos 
left the District Attorney's Office in May of 2008 after accepting the 
position of Police Commander with the Suisun City Police Department 
where he oversaw both operations and support services. Chief Mattos was 
promoted to Chief of Police in January 2015. In July 2018, Chief Mattos 
became the Interim City Manager for Suisun City. In December of 2018, 
Chief Mattos accepted the position of Director of Public Safety with 
the City of Rohnert Park.
  Chief Matto's leadership tenure is credited with oversight reform, 
restoration of accountability, and the stabilization of Rohnert Park's 
public safety department. Chief Matto implemented community-oriented 
policing and public outreach and engagement programs in our Rohnert 
Park community. Chief Mattos led safety campaigns for cyclists and 
pedestrians, DUI awareness education, and accountability measures. 
Under Chief Mattos's leadership, the Fire Division earned a strong fire 
protection score, and traffic safety operations and the SAFE Team 
secured increased funding.
  Chief Mattos is a current member and past President of the Sonoma 
County Law Enforcement Chiefs Association, a member of the California 
Police Chiefs Association, and a member of the International Police 
Chiefs Association. He is also a member and past Vocational Service 
Director of the Rohnert Park/Cotati Rotary Club.
  Chief Mattos is the father of two sons, Garrett and Dustin, and a 
daughter, Madaya. Chief Mattos is the proud grandfather of seven.
  Mr. Speaker, Chief Mattos continues to encourage continued community 
policing to build trust and change how local law enforcement is viewed 
during these difficult times. Therefore, it is fitting and proper that 
we honor him here today.

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