Martin was born and raised in Northern Ohio and currently resides in Avon Lake, OH. He is married to his wife Joanna, and they have 4 children.

Martin Gallagher is a successful business owner in Avon, Ohio. He is also a Northern Ohio real estate developer.

As of August 22, 2024, Martin Gallagher’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Believes in attracting businesses to foster economic growth and create local employment opportunities.

As chair of his industry's Political Action Committee, raised money to fight an excise tax placed on his industry.

- Believes in attracting businesses to foster economic growth and create local employment opportunities.
- As chair of his industry's Political Action Committee, raised money to fight an excise tax placed on his industry.

Economy

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes the best way to reduce crime is through community engagement and collaboration with law enforcement.

Supports reducing crime through community engagement and collaboration with law enforcement.

Supports investing in safety forces’ well-being and equipping them with essential resources.

- Supports reducing crime through community engagement and collaboration with law enforcement.
- Supports investing in safety forces’ well-being and equipping them with essential resources.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Supports encouraging and incentivizing skilled trades and providing early exposure to trades for students.

As president of the Avon Lake Athletic Boosters, raised over $1 million annually for local athletes, funding new facilities, equipment, and training resources.

- Supports encouraging and incentivizing skilled trades and providing early exposure to trades for students.
- As president of the Avon Lake Athletic Boosters, raised over $1 million annually for local athletes, funding new facilities, equipment, and training resources.

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Martin Gallagher

Martin Gallagher was born and raised in Northern Ohio and currently resides in Avon Lake, OH. He has been married to Joanna for 31 years and is the father of four children.

Martin Gallagher is a successful business owner in Avon, Ohio, where he began a small distribution business in 1987 that now employs approximately 40 people. He is also a notable Northern Ohio real estate developer.

As of September 4, 2024, Martin Gallagher’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a board member of the Lorain County Port Authority, Gallagher helped acquire 57.86 acres of property in Elyria, Ohio.

Promises to prioritize residents’ safety concerns and support safety forces to uphold community safety.

Supports community involvement and has served on the boards of various local organizations, including the Lorain County Port Authority and the Avon Lake Community Council.

Believes students should be career or college-ready upon graduation.

Believes student success is a top priority.

- County commissioners are in charge of county renewal projects and maintaining the streets, roads, and public utilities. These projects try to improve the quality of life in the county, like increasing access to food or award grants to bring jobs. 
- County commissioners control budgeting and appropriations in the county. This means that county commissioners control what organizations and individuals receive the money from the county budget. 
- County commissioners have authority over government taxing and purchasing, and they hold the titles to all of the county property. 
- County commissioners in Ohio are typically elected to 4-year terms in staggered years. Depending on your county, you may vote for the seat in your County Commission District, or all of them at-large. 

Member of the governing body for the county, has authority over taxing, budgeting, county property, and public services like utilities. 

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As of September 9, 2024, Martin Gallagher’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a board member of the Lorain County Port Authority, helped acquire 57.86 acres of property in Elyria, Ohio.