He served 17 years on Council of the City of Campbelltown , including five years as Mayor as an independent .
Prior to entering politics , Matheson was a Sergeant in the New South Wales Police Force , with 23 years experience , and former local Australian football champion .
Matheson served 17 years on Council of the City of Campbelltown , including five years as Mayor as an independent .
Prior to entering politics , Matheson was a Sergeant in the New South Wales Police Force , with 23 years experience , and former local Australian football champion .