Paul Martin
Non-Partisan | Texas
Candidate Profile
Liberal
BIOGRAPHY
Name
Paul Martin
Party
Non-Partisan
Election Year
2017
Election
Locals
Race
San Antonio City Council, Dist 8
Incumbent
No
Links
EDUCATION
St. John’s College, Santa Fe, liberal arts, 1980
WORK & MILITARY
Nacy, etired U.S. Navy Reserve commander, 17
AFFILIATIONS
SA2020 Commission on Education - r, Commissione, San Antonio Public Library Foundation
Board member, chairman of the investment committee, San Antonio Museum of Art Contemporaries, Executive committee member
Thomas Jefferson Center at the University of Texas, Chairman of the advisory board, Center for Innovation and Technology Entrepreneurs
Team Mentor, Thomas Jefferson Center at the University of Texas, Chairman of the advisory board
Southwest Texas Council of American Youth Hostels, Board President, Symposium Great Books Institute
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
(Candidate did not provide)
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
(Candidate did not provide)
Race
SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS
LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (4)
ActBlue
Battleground Texas
House Democratic Campaign Committee
Lloyd Doggett
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (0)
OTHER INFORMATION
QUESTIONNAIRE
OTHER IMPORTANT ISSUES
Do you support the proposed $850 million bond in its entirety?
Yes
The $850 million bond is broken into 6 propositions. Which one is most important to you? 1. Streets, bridges & Sidewalks - $446,263,000 2. Drainage & Flood - $138,988,000 3. Parks & Recreation - $187,313,000 4. Library & Cultural - $24,025,000 5. Public Safety Facilities – $34,411,000 6. Neighborhoods – $20 million
1. Streets, bridges & Sidewalks - $446,263,000 2. Drainage & Flood - $138,988,000
Which of the above six propositions would you vote against? (list all that apply)
No Answer
Congress should repeal the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
No Answer
Governments should define marriage as between one man and one woman; no other definition of marriage should be legalized or supported with taxpayer or public funds.
No Answer
Human life begins at conception and deserves legal protection at every stage until natural death.
No Answer
The more people live by Judeo-Christian values, the less government is needed.
No Answer
It is the government’s responsibility to be sure everyone has health care and a livable income.
Neutral
I am in favor of construction of a wall and other necessary infrastructure on our border that gives complete control over entering and exiting the United States.
No Answer
More restrictive gun control laws are needed to protect public safety.
No Answer
Planned Parenthood should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments.
No Answer
Individuals should be allowed to use public restrooms, showers, and changing rooms based on their "gender identity."
No Answer
It is inappropriate for a local government to recognize the terms “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” and issue rules relating to an individual's beliefs about gender and sexuality.
No Answer
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
No Answer
There should be strict enforcement of federal and state laws prohibiting the distribution of obscene pornography, including over the Internet.
No Answer
I support tolling existing highways that have been previously un-tolled.
No Answer
Government should not discriminate against individuals, organizations, or business owners who affirm marriage as between one man and one woman.
No Answer
Marijuana should be legalized and regulated like tobacco and alcohol.
Agree
Considering these issues (social, economic, education, transportation, water or sewer), which is the most critical to our city?
No Answer
Please list up to six issues or projects that you feel need the most attention, in priority order.
No Answer
I own one or more firearms.
Yes
I support the use of Collective Bargaining.
No Answer
I believe the current City Manager should be replaced.
No Answer
Did you contribute 10% or more of your gross income to charity last year?
Yes
If you own a business, please describe.
Paul Martin is managing partner and chief investment officer of Martin Capital Advisors, LLP, a registered investment advisor for over 25 years.
What in the nature of mankind caused America’s Founders to carefully define, separate, and limit powers in the Constitution?
No answer
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
No answer
Phone number for voters to reach you:
2109714603
E-mail address and phone number for voters to reach you:
martindistrict8@gmail.com
Additional comment from candidate:
Ultimately, our “reason why” we want to have a leadership position at the council is because we love District 8. It is a special place that is thriving because the people are filled with goodwill towards neighbors, generous with time & money, active in community, business minded, artistic, and forward-thinking, We feel we can make new contributions in our creative problem-solving to take District 8 to the next phase of development so we can have the best quality of life possible.
