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Dave Martin (Texas)
Dave Martin was a member of the Houston City Council in Texas, representing District E. He assumed office in 2012. He left office on January 2, 2024.
Martin ran for election for Houston Controller in Texas. He lost in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Biography
Martin is from New Orleans, La. He received a bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. His professional experience includes serving as the managing director of Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc. and working at the accounting firms PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP and Ernst & Young, LLP. He has been involved in the following organizations:
- Member, Humble ISD Board of Trustees
- Secretary/treasurer, Harris County Houston Sports Authority (HCHSA) Board of Directors
- Education Policy/Strategic Policy Committee member, Greater Houston Partnership
- Member, Raise your Hand Texas[1]
Elections
2023
See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2023)
General runoff election
General runoff election for Houston Controller
Christopher Hollins defeated Orlando Sanchez in the general runoff election for Houston Controller on December 9, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Christopher Hollins (Nonpartisan) | 59.1 | 110,082 |
| Orlando Sanchez (Nonpartisan) | 40.9 | 76,028 | ||
| Total votes: 186,110 | |||
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General election
General election for Houston Controller
Christopher Hollins and Orlando Sanchez advanced to a runoff. They defeated Dave Martin and Shannan Nobles in the general election for Houston Controller on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Christopher Hollins (Nonpartisan) | 45.2 | 97,968 |
| ✔ | Orlando Sanchez (Nonpartisan) | 27.0 | 58,435 | |
 | Dave Martin (Nonpartisan) | 15.5 | 33,514 | |
| Shannan Nobles (Nonpartisan) | 12.4 | 26,816 | ||
| Total votes: 216,733 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Martin in this election.
2019
See also: City elections in Houston, Texas (2019)
General election
General election for Houston City Council District E
Incumbent Dave Martin defeated Sam Cleveland in the general election for Houston City Council District E on November 5, 2019.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dave Martin (Nonpartisan) | 77.1 | 19,343 |
| Sam Cleveland (Nonpartisan) | 22.9 | 5,753 | ||
| Total votes: 25,096 | |||
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2015
- See also: Houston, Texas municipal elections, 2015
The city of Houston, Texas, held elections for mayor and city council on November 3, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was August 24, 2015.[2] Incumbent Dave Martin ran unopposed for District E.[3]
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2019
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2015
Martin's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[4]
Public safety
- Excerpt: "It is important that our police officers, who are protecting our neighborhoods, have the best equipment and training possible. I will work to maintain current staffing levels at both the Kingwood and Clear Lake substations. Partnering with area Constables to target crime hot-spots, increase traffic enforcement in our neighborhoods can also help keep our communities safe."
Economic development
- Excerpt: "While serving as Chairman of the Finance Committee for the Sports Authority, I was successful in attracting high profile events into District E and our City bringing in new economic development. I want to continue to use my knowledge and success to represent you on Houston City Council."
Flooding and drainage
- Excerpt: "The voters approved a ‘drainage fee’ in 2011. The Mayor has stated the money collected from this fee will be used towards her “worst first” priority list. A top priority will be to ensure that District E receives funding for our problem flooding and drainage areas."
Fiscal responsibility
- Excerpt: "My private sector management experience, background as a local school board member, and service on the Sports Authority have given me a blueprint on how to make agencies work, even thrive, on fewer tax dollars. I’m ready to use my experience at City Hall to be sure our government is using our tax dollars wisely."
Personal
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Dave and his wife Julie have three children. They attend St. Martha’s Catholic Church.[1]
See also
2023 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dave Martin campaign website, "About Dave Martin," accessed September 11, 2015
- ↑ Harris County, "Important 2015 Election Dates," accessed January 12, 2015
- ↑ City of Houston website, "November 3, 2015 General Election Candidates," accessed August 27, 2015
- ↑ Dave Martin campaign website, "Issues," accessed September 11, 2015
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Houston City Council District E 2012-2024 |
Succeeded by Fred Flickinger |
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