Ravis Martinez
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Ravis Martinez (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Louisiana House of Representatives to represent District 44. He lost in the primary on October 14, 2023.
Martinez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Ravis Martinez was born in Lafayette, Louisiana. Martinez served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1992 to 1999. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2020. Martinez's career experience includes working as a businessman.[1]
Elections
2023
See also: Louisiana House of Representatives elections, 2023
Louisiana elections use the majority-vote system. All candidates compete in the same primary, and a candidate can win the election outright by receiving more than 50 percent of the vote. If no candidate does, the top two vote recipients from the primary advance to the general election, regardless of their partisan affiliation.
Nonpartisan primary election
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Martinez in this election.
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Ravis Martinez completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Martinez's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Ravis K. Martinez is a proud Lafayette, Louisiana native who wears many hats in his service to the Lafayette community. Ravis sits on a host of local boards and currently works as Executive Vice President & Chief Strategist for Pride Opportunity Developers (The POD Group), which is a partner with the Northway EDD that is focused on bringing investments, jobs, and opportunities to North Lafayette, Louisiana. He joined POD after a strong career as an entrepreneur and strategy expert with over 25 years of experience in operations management, real estate, non-profit, campaign management, strategy and consulting.
Ravis has a B.S. Degree from the University of Louisiana – Lafayette where he served as Student Body President & Student Member on the Board of Supervisors. He is currently completing requirements for a master's degree from Southern University and A & M College – Baton Rouge in Public Policy. Ravis is a U.S. Marine, an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Leadership Louisiana, Leaders of Color Board member, Lafayette Library Foundation, President of the NAACP – Lafayette Branch, and GirlDad to three beautiful daughters.
- I am the most qualified, with the depth of knowledge to be successful for District 44.
- I am highly motivated to provide economic development, jobs , opportunities, and hope for District 44.
- I am operating in my Purpose and will not be swayed away from representing District 44.
The most critical issues that we are facing in Louisiana that I will be a strong advocate for is providing quality Healthcare (access to care, innovation, women’s rights, rural), Education (teacher pay, early childhood development, broadband, standards, parent’s choice), Economic Development (jobs, living wage, tech, housing, small biz and veterans support). I would propose legislation that would ensure that children and families have the strongest chances to succeed while also finding opportunities to support and strengthen our business community. Creating jobs and opportunities that will keep our citizens working in the state, while supporting and sponsoring legislation to support our education community are key areas in addressing this complex issue. Lastly, the issue of insurance is a big problem that we must face head on.
Honor, Courage and Commitment are the most important principles that an elected official must have to serve evvectively.
The core responsibilities are to listen to the voters needs. Legislate and pass laws that support the will of the people that you represent. Advocate for resources and opportunities for those who elected you. Lastly, be a voice for the people.
My first job was more than likely McDonalds. I remember working all summer long to help my single parent mother.
Autobiography of Malcolm X because it is a story of discovery, transformation, purpose and service to all mankind.
“It Won’t Work Flow (Live) by Todd Dulaney
Racism continues to be the biggest struggle as a African American man in America.
The legislature must have a strong working relationship with the Governor to understand priorities while also ensuring that we are all working together to improve our state.
The most critical challenges that we are facing is providing quality Healthcare (access to care, innovation, women’s rights, rural), Education (teacher pay, early childhood development, broadband, standards, parent’s choice), Economic Development (jobs, living wage, tech, housing, small biz and veterans support). I would propose legislation that would ensure that children and families have the strongest chances to succeed while also finding opportunities to support and strengthen our business community. Creating jobs and opportunities that will keep our citizens working in the state, while supporting and sponsoring legislation to support our education community are key areas in addressing this complex issue. Lastly, our insurance rates within Louisiana need to be addressed.
Yes. To be an effective legislator, one must have some experience in government to understand the complex issues we are facing as a state. A student of politics would also have an advantage over someone without any understanding of the gamesmanship of politics that occurs daily in order to pass good legislation.
Yes. We all need to work together to address the critical needs of our state. Regardless of political party, we all love our state and want to help it grow and prosper. The only effective way to do that is by working together to solve these problems and issues head on.
No. I want to blaze my own path with my unique skill set and experiences.
No, not at this time. Politics is local. The issues that need addressing at this time are within the powers of the State Legislature. I plan on focusing my efforts on solving local issues, I do not know the future, nor what office or position opening up in the future to help me improve my state, even though I am not looking to any other way or position, I will keep my options open for the future. It’s all about service.
People in general are looking for jobs and opportunities within the District. One particular business owner was concerned about the out migration of our young professionals and the lack of businesses operating in the District. The business owner wants to do everything they can to continue to build a thriving business, yet feels like her needs are not being met to train, retain, or attract new talent. More than anything, she wants a business environment that lets her business grow.
It depends on the situation, yet emergency powers should be granted. This improves the speed to which we can respond to the emergency.
Yes, compromise is important if we are truly working to effect change in our communities. With different perspectives and different political views, it’s important to be respectful and listen to the views of others. Compromise is an important aspect of legislating. We wont get everything we want, yet if we can make it a “win-win’ for everyone - then I believe we are making good progress on moving our state forward.
My first bill if elected will address economic development within District 44.
Democrats for Education Reform
Local City and State Officials
Appropriations Committee
House Education Committee
House Insurance Committee
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- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 12, 2023
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