Community has given to Martin; he wants to give back
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Martin, who presently serves as senior vice president with Security Federal, revealed he has been considering a run for the commission for several years.
“I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time. This will be my first time to run for anything,” Martin said. “I want to give back to the county I’ve lived in all my life. Warren County has been very good to me.”
Martin said recruiting of industry and maintaining the county’s existing industrial base is key in allowing the county to see a healthy growth.
“We need to look at getting more industry into the county,” Martin said. “Without this growth we will lose revenue, and that will also impact the number of jobs we have available here.”
Martin pointed out he has 27 years of banking experience, both at City Bank & Trust Company and Security Federal. That financial knowledge, Martin said, could be a benefit to the commission in fiscal matters.
“I think I have something to offer,” Martin said. “I think with the experience I have in banking, I can help make a difference for the county.”
Martin said he also feels he would be able to work well with the other commissioners.
“I’ve been to some commission meetings and they act like they don’t even like each other,” Martin said. “I think I can work with the other commissioners, instead of working against them. I’m able to get along with about anybody.”
Along with banking, Martin has also served in the Navy and as a highway patrolman. He has also taught banking courses for over a decade. He has been married to Nona Martin for 30 years. The couple has two children and five grandchildren. Martin is a member of Noon Rotary and Bybee Branch Church of Christ.
Martin is one of four candidates running on the Democratic ticket for the two seats in the 3rd District. Their race will be decided by the May 7 primary since there are no independent candidates running.