Matthew Martinez

Matthew Martinez was born in Monte Vista, Colorado.[1] Martinez served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2005 to 2009. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science and government from Adams State University in 2013 and a master's degree in political science from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020. Martinez's career experience includes working as the director of the correspondence education program with Adams State University, an educator, and a higher education instructor for veterans and inmates.[1][2]

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Matthew Martinez and I am running for Colorado House District 62. I am a 7th Generation Colorado Native who was born and raised in Monte Vista, Colorado. I enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2005 and I served 2 deployments on the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and my last a part of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2009. I returned home and graduated from Adams State University in 2013 with my Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. I helped restart the Veterans Club/Center and Adams State University that same year. I was also elected in 2014 to the Monte Vista City Council. I also earned my Master of Science in Political Science from Southern New Hampshire University in 2020. I am now the Director for the Prison College Program at Adams State. I also am the Vice Chair for the Valley Wide Health Systems Board of Directors and I sit on the La Puente Home Board of Directors. I previously sat on the Boys and Girls Club of the San Luis Valley Board of Directors and the Home Lake Restoration and Preservation Board.

I reside in Monte Vista with my wife and 3 rescue dogs.

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?

I oppose the renewable Water Resource plan to take water out of the San Luis ValleyEconomic development is critical for House District 62. We must invest in economic growth in the rural part of the state.I have dedicated my entire life to public service, being the voice for the underserved; advocating and influencing change. I will be your champion, your fighter and above all else, your voice.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

- Protecting water rights in the San Luis Valley and opposing any plan that removes water from the San Luis Valley

- Investing in rural Colorado to ensure that their economic success is valued just as much as the metro area

- Improving access to affordable healthcare in rural Colorado

- Improving state support for Veterans mental health care

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