Monroe Local: Martinez seeks another term in Georgia House of Representatives

The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Loganville Mayor Rey Martinez to run for state House seat

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "● 4% cost of living adjustment for all state employees (up to $3,000)"

The candidate's website says, "It takes a legislature and governor that understand the words, 'fiduciary responsibility'... And while some surplus is necessary to cover unexpected expenses- the so called 'rainy day fund', we are giving back..."

The candidate's website says, "Accelerating the reduction rate of state income tax and returning another $1 billion to taxpayers"

Said, "The first week of each legislation session is mostly devoted to discussing the most pressing issues and the legislation that will potentially address them. ... I’m focused on what we can do to provide relief for Georgians still reeling from the pressures of 40-year high inflation, ... and rising healthcare costs ... I’m focused on legislation that will make the lives of everyday Georgians easier and more enjoyable. ... I’ll be working to pass sound, common-sense policies that uplift, empower, and support the people, families and businesses of our state."

The candidate's website says, "Week 2 was mostly taken up with discussions about the budget. While some states are seriously underwater with millions or billions of dollars in debt, [More]"

The candidate's website says, "FY 2025 Balanced Budget – Rey Martinez- GA State Rep – District 111"

Plans to collaborate with Georgia leaders to enact a balanced budget focused on family support and growth, while providing tax relief amidst high inflation attributed to the current administration's economic policies.

Plans to collaborate with Georgia leaders to enact a "balanced budget" to reduce taxes amidst "high inflation" attributed to the current administration's economic policies.

Believes budget discussions are crucial, noting Georgia's surplus contrasts with other states' debts, yet acknowledges even balanced budgets risk deficits due to unforeseen expenses.

Believes budget discussions are crucial, noting Georgia's surplus contrasts with other states' debts, yet acknowledges balanced budgets risk deficits due to unforeseen expenses.

Said, "Georgia does an excellent job with fiscal operations... That has enabled us to lower taxes... I’ll continue to work with my colleagues to reduce taxes so Georgians keep more of the money they earn."

The candidate's website says, "Increasing child and homestead tax credits"

Wants to increase child and homestead tax credits.

- Plans to collaborate with Georgia leaders to enact a "balanced budget" to reduce taxes amidst "high inflation" attributed to the current administration's economic policies.
- Believes budget discussions are crucial, noting Georgia's surplus contrasts with other states' debts, yet acknowledges balanced budgets risk deficits due to unforeseen expenses.
- Said, "Georgia does an excellent job with fiscal operations... That has enabled us to lower taxes... I’ll continue to work with my colleagues to reduce taxes so Georgians keep more of the money they earn."
- Wants to increase child and homestead tax credits.

Economy

As of March 19, 2024, Rey Martinez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

American Veterans Honor Fund: Rey Martinez

The candidate's website says, "● $9.5 million for a new additional behavioral health crisis center"

The candidate's website says, "● $1 million to expand access to mental health services for Georgia’s military service"

The candidate's website says, "● $80 million for increasing reimbursement rates for home and community providers that"

The candidate's website says, "● $1 million to expand the maternal health pilot program in rural communities"

The candidate's website says, "Giving thoughtful consideration to updating Medicaid waiver"

The candidate's website says, "Cutting red tape to increase access and lower costs for patients"

Wants to reduce "rising healthcare costs worsened by out-of-touch, leftist policies."

Wants to hold providers accountable to ensure "highest quality care"
and give "thoughtful consideration" to updating Medicaid waiver.

- Wants to reduce "rising healthcare costs worsened by out-of-touch, leftist policies."
- Wants to hold providers accountable to ensure "highest quality care"
and give "thoughtful consideration" to updating Medicaid waiver.
- Is pro-life.

Healthcare

Facebook

Said, "It seems their only concern is to allow as many illegal immigrants into the country as part of a plan to make sure Republicans don’t win elections..."

The candidate's website says, "Increasing transparency and accountability in the process of addressing election complaints"

According to the American Veteran's Honor Fund, "Rey Martinez is a battle tested fighter with the scars to prove it and who is ready to take on the radical left, cancel culture, and those who wish to force a socialist agenda on behalf of the hard-working people in the 111th House District."

Wants to protect elections from "AI interference" and replacing QR codes with visible watermarks

- Said, "Georgia is Trump Country!!"
- According to the American Veteran's Honor Fund, "Rey Martinez is a battle tested fighter with the scars to prove it and who is ready to take on the radical left, cancel culture, and those who wish to force a socialist agenda on behalf of the hard-working people in the 111th House District."
- Wants to protect elections from "AI interference" and replacing QR codes with visible watermarks

Voting & Elections

The candidate's website says, "● $42 million to provide a $3,000 salary increase for POST certified law enforcement"

The candidate's website says, "As reported in The Epoch Times, on February 13th, Governor Kemp announced an estimated 15-20 more National Guardsmen would be deployed to Texas to set [More]"

The candidate's website says, "GA House and Senate pass resolution condemning Biden Admin's failure to secure southern border"

The candidate's website says, "officers, marking a $9,000 increase in the past 2 years for frontline law enforcement"

The candidate's website says, "for security upgrades, school resource officers, and other investments"

The candidate's website says, "Funding additional school security measures to keep students safe"

The candidate's website says, "guns used in the commission of crimes, in gang warfare and in personal disputes than"

The candidate's website says, "Guns act as a deterrent to crime; criminals who suspect their intended victims are"

The candidate's website says, "In this environment, gun rights protect law-abiding citizens – those looking to defend,"

The candidate's website says, "continuously put violent offenders back on the streets."

The candidate's website says, "Gun control measures don’t work. Cities and states with stringent gun control, such as"

The candidate's website says, "Gun control measures simply raise barriers to law-abiding citizens. Guns involved in"

The candidate's website says, "forbids straw purchases of guns."

The candidate's website says, "There’s a correlation between gun ownership and a decline in crime. In the 30 years"

The candidate's website says, "before the pandemic, gun ownership in America doubled as crime rates went down by"

The candidate's website says, "Personal safety should be a top priority for everyone, but the means of insuring it is controversial. Some legislators believe that eliminating the right of [More]"

Said, "Together with a number of my colleagues in the State House, I support our 2nd Amendment rights and believe-"

Said, "I recently addressed the members of the Georgia State House about the horrible effects of the Democrat open border policy. I invite your comments."

The candidate's website says, "Rep. Rey Martinez...denounced her speech, saying, ‘I’m not going to pander to my community...And in this country, we speak English...,’ he said, highlighting 24,000 encounters with Chinese border crossers in 2023 and 9,000 so far in 2024..."

The candidate's website says, "Increasing state law enforcement officer numbers"

The candidate's website says, "The most effective way to stop gun violence is to fight crime, and it’s Georgia"

The candidate's website says, "they are from the mass shootings in public spaces that rightfully inspire fear and garner"

The candidate's website says, "Chicago, New York and California, have high rates of gun violence."

The candidate's website says, "crimes are usually obtained illegally – and feds can strengthen enforcement of a law that"

The candidate's website says, "Gun rights are enshrined in our Constitution, designated not only for personal protection"

Plans to enhance recruitment and retention of law enforcement, opposes defunding the police, noting reduced funding leads to higher crime, and recognizes officers' critical role in public safety and emergency response.

Plans to enhance recruitment and retention of law enforcement, opposes defunding the police, believes reduced funding leads to higher crime, and believes officers play a critical role in public safety and emergency response.

Supports the resolution, believes Democrats disregard the harm from illegal immigration, including drug-related deaths and crimes like rape and robbery committed by illegal immigrants.

Believes Democrats disregard the harm from "illegal immigration," including drug-related deaths and crimes like rape and robbery "committed by illegal immigrants."

Supports bolstering border security; Governor Kemp deployed additional National Guardsmen to Texas, backing Governor Abbott's efforts to curb illegal immigration, following Georgia's legislative condemnation of the Biden Administration's border policies.

Supports increasing border security and closing the border.

The candidate's website says, "Jewish people continue to be a targeted minority in the United States... Jews are consistently the most likely of all religious groups to be victimized by incidents of hate, and that such incidents are increasing at an alarming rate;”"

The candidate's website says, "The need to have the means to protect yourself and your family is especially critical when district attorneys refuse to prosecute criminals or downgrade felonies to misdemeanors."

Opposes gun control and said, "The need to have the means to protect yourself and your family is especially critical when district attorneys refuse to prosecute criminals or downgrade felonies to misdemeanors."

Opposes firearm ownership restrictions, supports 2nd Amendment rights, and criticizes media for biased reporting on gun use, emphasizing the importance of personal safety and the role of armed citizens in crime prevention.

Opposes firearm ownership restrictions and criticizes media for what he perceives to be biased reporting on gun use. He believes in the importance of personal safety and the role of armed citizens in crime prevention.

The candidate's website says, "Cracking down on corruption and making improvements within Georgia’s prison system"

The candidate's website says he is focused on, "Cracking down on corruption and making improvements within Georgia’s prison system"

- Plans to enhance recruitment and retention of law enforcement, opposes defunding the police, believes reduced funding leads to higher crime, and believes officers play a critical role in public safety and emergency response.
- Believes Democrats disregard the harm from "illegal immigration," including drug-related deaths and crimes like rape and robbery "committed by illegal immigrants."
- Supports increasing border security and closing the border.
- The candidate's website says, "Jewish people continue to be a targeted minority in the United States... Jews are consistently the most likely of all religious groups to be victimized by incidents of hate, and that such incidents are increasing at an alarming rate;”"
- Opposes gun control and said, "The need to have the means to protect yourself and your family is especially critical when district attorneys refuse to prosecute criminals or downgrade felonies to misdemeanors."
- Opposes firearm ownership restrictions and criticizes media for what he perceives to be biased reporting on gun use. He believes in the importance of personal safety and the role of armed citizens in crime prevention.
- The candidate's website says he is focused on, "Cracking down on corruption and making improvements within Georgia’s prison system"

Public Safety

The candidate's website says, "● $2,500 salary increase for every public school teacher, marking a $10,000 increase in"

The candidate's website says, "● $104 million to provide school security grants to every school in the state – this will"

The candidate's website says, "● $205 million to provide state support for local school transportation needs"

The candidate's website says, "● $10 million to begin reducing Pre-K classroom sizes to ensure more quality outcomes"

The candidate's website says, "become annual funding that schools can plan for moving forward and can use the funds"

Supports increased investment in education from early childhood to college, emphasizing its importance for workplace success and the availability of good jobs for those with appropriate education and skills, not necessarily requiring a four-year degree.

Supports increased investment in education from early childhood to college, emphasizing its importance for workplace success and the availability of jobs for those with appropriate education and skills, not necessarily requiring a four-year degree.

Wants to increase school resource officers.

Wants to invest in Pre-Kindergarten Education.

- Supports increased investment in education from early childhood to college, emphasizing its importance for workplace success and the availability of jobs for those with appropriate education and skills, not necessarily requiring a four-year degree.
- Wants to increase school resource officers.
- Wants to invest in Pre-Kindergarten Education.

Education

Rey Martinez

- Your state representative represents the interests of your local district in the Georgia State House of Representatives.
- Your state representative can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws. All bills dealing with the state budget originate in the Georgia House of Representatives.
- The State House of Representatives, along with the State Senate, makes up our state lawmaking body: the Georgia General Assembly.
- There are 180 members of the Georgia House of Representatives, each representing a single district.
- State Representatives are elected to two-year terms. They are paid a yearly salary of $17,342. They only serve in the role part-time.