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Martin holds a bachelor's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Michigan State University and a master's in public administration (MPA) from Cleveland State University. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Michigan State University Black Alumni, as President & CEO of the Krimson Political Action Council, and as Vice Chair of the Douglas County Board of Assessors.

Martin is a Portfolio Operations Lead with Cisco, working in strategic portfolio and program management. He previously served as a Senior Program Director for NCR Corporation.

Martin William Raxton's campaign for County Commissioner in Douglas County Commission for District 3 is his first entry into politics.

As of April 23, 2024, Martin William Raxton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Wants to foster a supportive environment for businesses, stimulate economic growth, and attract investment.

Plans to provide state funds and resources to district 3, aiming to foster economic development and increasing job opportunities.

Prioritizes initiatives expanding access to affordable housing.

- Wants to foster a supportive environment for businesses, stimulate economic growth, and attract investment.
- Plans to provide state funds and resources to district 3, aiming to foster economic development and increasing job opportunities.
- Prioritizes initiatives expanding access to affordable housing.

Economy

Education

Plans to address safety concerns by improving community policing, such as installing crime prevention programs, and developing partnerships between law enforcement agencies and residents.

- Plans to address safety concerns by improving community policing, such as installing crime prevention programs, and developing partnerships between law enforcement agencies and residents.

Public Safety

Plans to implement policies and programs, that aim to broaden access to safe and affordable housing options.

- Plans to implement policies and programs, that aim to broaden access to safe and affordable housing options.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Martin William Raxton

Martin received a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University and a master's degree from Cleveland State University. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Michigan State University Black Alumni, as President & CEO of the Krimson Political Action Council, and as Vice Chair of the Douglas County Board of Assessors.

Martin is a Portfolio Operations Lead for Cisco with over 25 years of experience in strategic portfolio and program management. He was also a Senior Program Director for NCR Corporation.

Martin William Raxton's campaign for County Commissioner in Douglas County Commission District 3 is his first entry into politics.

- Wants to create jobs.
- Wants to foster a supportive environment for businesses, stimulate economic growth, and attract investment.
- Wants to foster innovation.

Plans to address safety concerns by enhancing community policing efforts, supporting crime prevention programs, and fostering partnerships between law enforcement agencies and residents.

- Plans to address safety concerns by enhancing community policing efforts, supporting crime prevention programs, and fostering partnerships between law enforcement agencies and residents.

Plans to implement policies and programs that increase access to safe and affordable housing options.

- Plans to implement policies and programs that increase access to safe and affordable housing options.

- County Commissioners create and pass laws at the county-level. These laws show up in very tangible ways, such as determining how much you pay in property and sales taxes, public transportation, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners are responsible for preparing and passing the county budget. The budget determines how much funding goes to various public services, such as public transportation, law enforcement, repairing roads, and maintaining infrastructure.
- County Commissioners oversee the administrative duties of your county’s government to ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of county residents.
- County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Typically, you only vote for the County Commissioner that represents your county commission district.