Jack Martins
| Senator Jack M. Martins | |
|---|---|
| Member of the New York Senate from the 7th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Craig M. Johnson |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Paula[1] |
| Children | four[1] |
| Residence | Mineola, New York[1] |
| Alma mater | American University St. John's University School of Law[1] |
| Profession | lawyer, politician |
| Website | Official website |
Jack M. Martins is a Republican member of the New York State Senate, representing the 7th district[1] located in Nassau County, New York.
Early life and education
Martins is a first-generation American, born to parents who emigrated from northern Portugal in the 1960s. He is a resident of Mineola, where he served as mayor for eight years prior to be elected to the Senate. Martins graduated from Chaminade High School, received a bachelor's degree in political science from American University in 1988, and a Juris Doctor from St. John's University School of Law in 1991.[2]
Political career
Martins was elected mayor of the Village of Mineola in 2003. During his eight years as mayor, Martins instituted a debt management plan, encouraged economic growth and passed balanced, fiscally-responsible budgets. During a difficult economic time, when most governmental entities were struggling, the Village of Mineola operated on solid fiscal ground while seeking ways to expand its tax base. Martins' efforts in Mineola were recognized by voters in November 2010, when he was elected to the New York State Senate to represent the Seventh Senate District.
In 2011, Martins voted against the Marriage Equality Act, which the Senate passed 33-29. roll call
Personal life
Martins is a member of the County Seat Kiwanis Club and the Long Island Portuguese Lions Club.[1] He and his wife Paula have four daughters.[3]
Election results
- November 2012 general election, NYS Senate, 7th SD[4]
Jack M. Martins (REP - IND - CON - Tax Revolt Party (TRP)) ... 58,039 Daniel S. Ross (DEM - WFP) ... 53,987
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Jack M. Martins: Biography". New York State Senate. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
- ↑ Kerr, Kathleen (December 4, 2010). "Martins leaving Mineola for Albany". Newsday. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
- ↑ Epstein, Reid J. (December 20, 2010). "Appeals court backs Martins State Senate win". Newsday. Retrieved March 13, 2011.
- ↑ "General Election Results, State Senate: November 6, 2012" (PDF). New York State Board of Elections. December 31, 2012. Retrieved January 12, 2014.
External links
| New York State Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Craig M. Johnson |
New York State Senate, 7th District 2011–present |
Incumbent |