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Jack holds a bachelor's degree in political science and government from American University and a law degree from St. John's University. He lives with his wife Paula and their 4 daughters. 

Jack currently works as a partner at Harris Beach PLLC. He previously worked as vice president and general counsel at J&A Concrete Corporation and is a founding partner of Martins & Silva. 

Jack M. Martins currently serves as a state senator in State Senate District 7. He was first elected in 2010 and served 3 terms from 2010 to 2016. He was re-elected in 2022 and is serving his fourth term. He previously served as the mayor of the Village of Mineola for 2 terms from 2003 to 2010.

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Opposes state-mandated zoning changes, arguing it leads to overcrowding, parking issues, strained utilities, and higher taxes for homeowners.

Opposes fare hikes and congestion pricing for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).

Opposes LIRR fare hikes and New York City congestion pricing.

As a state senator, passed the Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Bill that reduced taxes for more than 4 million New Yorkers.

As a state senator, worked to pass the Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Bill that lowered taxes for "more than 4 million New Yorkers."

Opposes New York being designated as a sanctuary state for migrants, saying it "isn't fair to migrants and it certainly isn't fair to taxpayers."

Believes New York's high costs of living and doing business have created a "crisis" of unaffordability, driving residents to leave for more affordable states.

Believes the state's high cost of living and doing business has resulted in unaffordability for "thousands" and is "driving residents to leave for more affordable states."

- Opposes state-mandated zoning changes, arguing it leads to overcrowding, parking issues, strained utilities, and higher taxes for homeowners.
- Opposes LIRR fare hikes and New York City congestion pricing.
- As a state senator, worked to pass the Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Bill that lowered taxes for "more than 4 million New Yorkers."
- Opposes New York being designated as a sanctuary state for migrants, saying it "isn't fair to migrants and it certainly isn't fair to taxpayers."
- Believes the state's high cost of living and doing business has resulted in unaffordability for "thousands" and is "driving residents to leave for more affordable states."

Economy

As of September 19, 2024, Jack M. Martins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Energy & the Environment

Supports access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, saying that "IVF treatments are often the last avenue available to make the dream of a family a reality."

- Supports access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments, saying that "IVF treatments are often the last avenue available to make the dream of a family a reality."

Healthcare

Voting & Elections

Believes "defund the police" and "cashless bail" laws increase crime.

Believes Senate Democratic leaders have failed to condemn antisemitism and support for violent terrorists during recent protests.

- Believes "defund the police" and "cashless bail" laws increase crime.
- Believes Senate Democratic leaders have failed to condemn antisemitism and support for violent terrorists during recent protests.

Public Safety

Believes Long Island's quality schools are crucial for its real estate market and warns that this distinction is "one that could now be in jeopardy."

Believes Long Island's quality schools are crucial for its real estate market and warns that the quality of these schools "could now be in jeopardy."

- Believes Long Island's quality schools are crucial for its real estate market and warns that the quality of these schools "could now be in jeopardy."

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Jack M. Martins

Jack earned his bachelor's degree in political science and government from American University and his law degree from St. John's University. He lives with his wife Paula and has 4 daughters. 

Jack currently works as a partner at Harris Beach PLLC. He previously worked as vice president and general counsel at J&A Concrete Corp. He served as the Mayor of the Village of Mineola for eight years and was a New York State Senator from 2011 to 2017. He started his career as a founding partner of Martins & Silva, where he worked for 14 years. 

Jack M. Martins served as the state senator for New York District 7 from 2011 to 2017. He also served as the mayor of the Village of Mineola for 2 terms from 2003 to 2010.

As mayor, provided tax relief by increasing inter-agency efficiencies and reducing government spending, and led a downtown revitalization program with a master plan developed with local leaders.

Believes current immigration policies are "virtue signaling and chaos," unfair to migrants and taxpayers, and jeopardize state financial stability.

As mayor, provided tax relief by increasing inter-agency efficiencies and reducing government spending.

Opposes New York's designation as a sanctuary state for migrants as it "isn't fair to migrants and it certainly isn't fair to taxpayers."

As a state senator, worked to pass the Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Bill that reduced taxes for more than 4 million New Yorkers.

Opposes New York's designation as a sanctuary state for migrants, as it "isn't fair to migrants and it certainly isn't fair to taxpayers."

Believes New York's high costs of living and doing business have created am affordability "crisis", driving residents to leave for more affordable states.

- Opposes state-mandated zoning changes, arguing it leads to overcrowding, parking issues, strained utilities, and higher taxes for homeowners.
- Opposes LIRR fare hikes and New York City congestion pricing.
- As a state senator, worked to pass the Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Bill that reduced taxes for more than 4 million New Yorkers.
- Opposes New York's designation as a sanctuary state for migrants, as it "isn't fair to migrants and it certainly isn't fair to taxpayers."
- Believes New York's high costs of living and doing business have created am affordability "crisis", driving residents to leave for more affordable states.

Believes in addressing the "skyrocketing cost of living" to alleviate financial burdens.

Supports in vitro fertilization (IVF) and plans to introduce a new IVF bill following Alabama's legislation.

Opposes the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) are considered "persons" under the law.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair election processes.

Opposes New York legislators' rejection of congressional maps drawn by the Independent Redistricting Commission.

Believes in fair districting, opposing lines that protect incumbents.

As a state senator, led the Long Island delegation with 34 bills approved by both houses in 2014.

Believes Republicans supported the proposed maps before the vote, which was later rejected 99-47 in the Assembly.

Opposes the passage of Assembly Bill 1001, which would allow the use of ranked choice voting in state elections.

Believes Democrats ignored a 9-1 ruling by the commission, saying it "should be celebrated."

Believes the national guard is being summoned for political showmanship.

Believes Albany Democrats failed to address the "national migrant crisis" overwhelming New York.

Opposes the "sanctuary state" designation, believing it exacerbates public safety issues.

Believes the October 7th Hamas attack was "the worst attack against the Jewish people since the Holocaust" and that it has "compounded the tragedy" on New York college campuses.

Believes "politicians put criminals ahead of our families" and supports restoring balance and compromise in public safety policies.

Believes education is a crucial component of the community.

Believes discussions about family upbringing are crucial for young families.

- Opposes state-mandated zoning changes, arguing it leads to overcrowding, parking issues, strained utilities, and higher taxes for homeowners.
- Opposes LIRR fare hikes and New York City congestion pricing.
- As a state senator, worked to pass the Middle Class Tax Cut and Job Creation Bill that reduced taxes for more than 4 million New Yorkers.
- Opposes New York's designation as a sanctuary state for migrants, as it "isn't fair to migrants and it certainly isn't fair to taxpayers."
- Believes New York's high costs of living and doing business have created a "crisis" of unaffordability, driving residents to leave for more affordable states.

As of September 23, 2024, Jack M. Martins’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jack M. Martins served as the Mayor of the Village of Mineola for eight years and was a New York State Senator from 2011 to 2017.

Jack M. Martins served as the state senator for District 7 from 2011 to 2017. He also served as the mayor of the Village of Mineola for 2 terms from 2003 to 2010.

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