Jack Martin

Jack Martin was born in Newark, New Jersey. Martin studied at Union County College and Zion Bible College and earned a bachelor's degree from Central Bible College in 1983. His career experience includes working as a senior pastor, county fire department chaplain, and member of the Florida ESF-8 emergency response team. Martin has been affiliated with the Assemblies of God, the Republican Party of Florida, the NRA, the Republican Liberty Caucus, and Liberty Pastors.[1]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Served 37 Years as a Senior Pastor, 17 of those years as founder and Chaplain for Spring Hill Fire Rescue / Hernando Fire Rescue. Principal of Gowanda Christian Academy K-12, member of State of Florida ESF-8 Emergency Response Team. Blackrobe Regiment Pastor, Previously Inventory Control Supervisor Clark Door Company, Cranford New Jersey. I will be married 40 years this coming June, Father of six great kids, all homeschooled, 5 through college, the sixth in college. 2 with Masters, one in Law School. Wife Dee is my best friend and strength behind me.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Insure Election Integrity including Voter IDFinish the wall, return illegal immigrants to their own nation, establish a sound immigration policy nationallyPress America First inisitatives to restore all aspects of Americas greatness

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The Constitution, including strongly the first, second, and tenth.

Pro-Life

End human trafficking

Pro Veterans and active Military

Backing the blue

Strong Voter integrity

School Choice

Abolish the Federal Dept of Education and restore that to the states, counties, school districts, and most certainly the parents.

Clean up corruption in our 3 letter agencies

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus, Martin Niemoeller, missionary James Elliot, our founding fathers

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Light and the Glory by Peter Marshall

The Declaration of Independence

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Honesty

Historical and Constitutional knowledge

Commitment to the oath he or she takes

Unity

Flexability

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Honest

knowledgeable

reasonable

Flexible

industrious

team player

Morally sound

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To protect and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign or domestic. Represent the people of his district in their entirety. Serving is not a Republican or Democrat issue, its a representative role both for ones district and for the entire nation when negotiating bills an laws.

What legacy would you like to leave?

In the words of the song, that I knew when to hold them, knew when to fold them, knew when to walk away, and knew when to run.

But on a serious note that I would come to congress working hard and have that same work ethic on my last day there and that people would remember I was fair but firm. And I made a difference. Id like to leave having people be glad they served with me.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The assassination of John F. Kennedy and then Bobby, and then Martin Luther King. 10 years old when Jack Kennedy was killed.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Paperboy had from age 12 to 15

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Bible. Of all books, I have ever read and that is many the Bible has most influenced my life, taught me the most, and helped me be a better person

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Superman

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Am I the only one

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

In my early years I began to drink and do drugs at an early age and it took getting a DUI, and then the death of my best friend to wake me up and get me back on a moral path. That was age 27, I have never had a drink or a drug since other than normal prescription medicine for my health.

What qualities does the U.S. House of Representatives possess that makes it unique as an institution?

It controls the purse strings and thus has great financial responsibility, when used properly they have authority over impeachment, I stress when used properly. They give the fairest representation to a state by virtue of selection by population. They chair the state of the Union.

Do you believe that it's beneficial for representatives to have previous experience in government or politics?

No. I don't say that it hurts, but I do notice a tendency in contemporary times and perhaps even from the earliest days for corruption to sneak in more in those who have served long term or in previous political positions.

I have never served, but fully understand the role of a Congressman, I am well versed in the Constitution and I know the issues.

What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

There are several pieces, return to the true enforcement of all of the US Constitution, help marriages to last, have parents returned to power regarding school policy and teaching, reassert ourselves as the moral leader of the world. Remain militarily strong, seal the border and truly establish a clear definable immigration policy. Stop the mad spending.

If you are not a current representative, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

I would like those related to foreign relationships, perhaps ethics. But would be open to being used where needed, but would not compromise to gain a committee seat.

If you are a current representative, why did you join your current committees?

N/A

Do you believe that two years is the right term length for representatives?

Yes

What are your thoughts on term limits?

They must finally come to be. I have signed on with the US Term Limits group to introduce or support such legislation if elected.

Is there a particular representative, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

John Quincy Adams

Both sitting representatives and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I think the ones that break my heart are connected with veterans who have served our country and suffered either physical injury or PTSD and who have been harmed by it to the point that they are no longer a part of society at large. Those stories break my heart

Tell us your favorite joke.

A protestant man fell in love with a catholic girl and wanted to marry her. The local priest said not unless he became a catholic, so he went through a ceremony where the priest sprinkled holy water on him and said you were born a protestant, you were raised a protestant, you are now a catholic. He went on to marry his girlfriend. But he had a habit in the past of grilling steaks in his yard and he was told he could only have fish on Friday. After many weeks he couldn't take it and went out back and fired up the grill. Word got back to the priest that the smell of steak was coming from his yard. The priest rushed down to bring it to a halt but as he turned the corner he heard the man saying, you were born a steer, you were raised a steer, you are not a fish.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

There are areas where compromise is both good and attainable, but likewise, there are moral or ethical areas where Compromise is a death toll to the nation. We do need to return civility to the House and Senate.

The Constitution says that all bills for raising revenue must originate in the House. What role would this power play in your priorities if elected?

I believe first all amounts of money should pass a Constitutional test, I would like to see one item bills, I would also like to see a bill posted on a public page 96 hours prior to the vote on it so that Americans can see it and respond prior to the vote.