Roland Danny Martin

Democrat

Office Sought: Representative – District 150
Age: 66
Occupation: Retired
Education: 12 years, plus 10 years of military service
Family: Married
Hometown: Sinclair

Political experience

Served in the Maine House during the 107th and 127th Legislatures. Served in the Maine Senate during the 108th and 109th Legislatures.
Served as Commissioner of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife from 2003 to 2011

Why are you running for office?

Northern Aroostook County needs experienced representation in the Maine Legislature. My eight years of service in the Legislature, and service as a cabinet member under the Baldacci administration provides that experienced representation.

• Income Tax: Gov. LePage would like to lower Maine’s income tax rate and eventually eliminate it, by increasing the state’s sales tax and expanding it across a broader range of goods and services. Do you support this proposal?
  • No
• Background Checks: Do you support background checks for privately sold firearms in Maine?
  • No
• Minimum Wage: In light of the ballot question facing voters this fall, do you support raising the state’s minimum wage from $7.50 to $12 an hour by 2020?
  • Yes
• Marijuana: Do you support legalization of marijuana for recreational use?
  • Other
• Addiction/Overdoses: Do you believe the state is doing enough in response to the rise in heroin/opiate addiction and overdoses? If not, what else should be done?
  • No