Matthew Bianchini
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“Was it wrong? Absolutely. Was it justified? Absolutely. And I would do it again if I had to,”
Matthew Bianchini · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Bianchini said his confrontation with resident Michael Sawka was wrong but justified and that he would do it again.
“I hate to put it this way, but it's a long time coming.”
Matthew Bianchini · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Bianchini told WPVI that his outburst during the council meeting was a long time coming.
“I should not have said that,”
Matthew Bianchini · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Bianchini acknowledged to WPVI that his conduct during the council meeting was inappropriate.
“Don't attack my family.”
Matthew Bianchini · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Bianchini added that his actions were a response to perceived attacks on his family.
“I just basically snapped,”
Matthew Bianchini · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Following a chaotic council meeting where he charged at a resident, Mayor Bianchini admitted to WPVI that he lost his temper.
“That was wrong. It was in the heat of the moment. I'm not gonna get anybody.”
Matthew Bianchini · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-23
Bianchini told WPVI his threats toward resident Michael Sawka were wrong and made in the heat of the moment.