Lancaster Online, Scott Martin leaves Lancaster County board of commissioners proud of 'calm' leadership

Scott is originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He earned a bachelor's degree in sociology and criminal justice from Millersville University. He and his wife live in Martic Township with their 4 children.

Scott owns a small business with his wife. He has worked as a licensed realtor, local landlord, and served as the Director of Lancaster County’s Youth Intervention Center. 

Scott Martin currently serves as State Senator for District 13. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his 2nd term. He previously served as County Commissioner in Lancaster County for 2 terms. 

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Supports reducing Pennsylvania’s corporate income tax to attract new job creators.

Supports aiding agricultural communities and farm-based businesses by providing more flexibility and reducing federal mandate costs.

- Supports reducing Pennsylvania’s corporate income tax to attract new job creators.
- Supports aiding agricultural communities and farm-based businesses by providing more flexibility and reducing federal mandate costs.

Economy

Believes in "reforming the school funding formula to make certain that all school districts are treated fairly."

Supports career and technical education that provides Pennsylvanians with the skills to secure high-paying jobs.

- Believes in "reforming the school funding formula to make certain that all school districts are treated fairly."
- Supports career and technical education that provides Pennsylvanians with the skills to secure high-paying jobs.

Education

Supports passing bipartisan laws to reduce prescription drug costs.

Supports funding pediatric cancer research.

Supports improving rural healthcare to ensure continued access to health services for rural residents.

Supports telemedicine to enhance preventative care, improve accessibility, and reduce healthcare costs for consumers.

Wants to reduce Medicaid fraud so more funds can go to people who need services.

Supports promoting mental health initiatives to enhance communication between emergency rooms and psychiatric units, improve access to services, and expand mental health resources in communities and schools.

- Supports passing bipartisan laws to reduce prescription drug costs.
- Supports funding pediatric cancer research.
- Supports improving rural healthcare to ensure continued access to health services for rural residents.
- Supports telemedicine to enhance preventative care, improve accessibility, and reduce healthcare costs for consumers.
- Wants to reduce Medicaid fraud so more funds can go to people who need services.
- Supports promoting mental health initiatives to enhance communication between emergency rooms and psychiatric units, improve access to services, and expand mental health resources in communities and schools.

Healthcare

Supports redistricting reform and an independent commission to draw legislative district lines.

Supports "secure elections" and has voted for initiatives like voter ID, banning third-party funding of election activities, and implementing voting safeguards such as signature requirements and deadlines.

- Supports redistricting reform and an independent commission to draw legislative district lines.
- Supports "secure elections" and has voted for initiatives like voter ID, banning third-party funding of election activities, and implementing voting safeguards such as signature requirements and deadlines.

Voting & Elections

As a state representative, authored a constitutional amendment requiring governors to share information and collaborate with other officials during declared emergencies.

Supports addressing the opioid epidemic through bipartisan initiatives that focus on treatment for those struggling with addiction and imposing stiff penalties for drug dealers.

Supports law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs and believes in providing them with necessary tools to ensure public safety.

- As a state representative, authored a constitutional amendment requiring governors to share information and collaborate with other officials during declared emergencies.
- Supports addressing the opioid epidemic through bipartisan initiatives that focus on treatment for those struggling with addiction and imposing stiff penalties for drug dealers.
- Supports law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs and believes in providing them with necessary tools to ensure public safety.

Public Safety

Supports strengthening Pennsylvania’s energy sector to enhance the energy grid, boost the economy, create jobs, and reduce energy costs for families.

- Supports strengthening Pennsylvania’s energy sector to enhance the energy grid, boost the economy, create jobs, and reduce energy costs for families.

Energy & the Environment

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Scott Martin

Scott Martin currently serves as State Senator for District 13. He was elected in 2016 and is serving his 2nd term. He previously served as County Commissioner in Lancaster County for 2 terms. 

Believes in supporting small businesses to boost the economy.

Supports economic development and job creation in Pennsylvania.

Believes in supporting local businesses and reducing regulations to boost the economy.

Believes in focusing on community issues such as protecting taxpayers, supporting education, preserving agriculture, and ensuring public safety.

Believes in investing in both public and private education to provide all children the opportunity for success.

Supports strong funding for all schools and initiatives that provide "real choice in education" so parents are "put back in charge."

Believes in focusing on fundamental skills in math, reading, science, and technology, saying "no more teaching to tests."

Supports the Safe2Say Program, which allows students and teachers to report dangerous behaviors.

Supports using technology to improve student learning and expand access to tutoring, Advanced Placement courses, online learning, and SAT preparation.

Supports vocational and skills-based education to provide needed skills at a lower cost to obtain good-paying jobs that provide for lifelong success.

Believes healthcare is crucial for residents of the 13th District and statewide, and as Senator, worked to make it more accessible and affordable.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Believes government focuses more on politics than "getting things done."

Supports voting for state senator Scott Martin.

Believes in prioritizing voting rights and election integrity.

Believes in the importance of local representation in state government, saying, "In 2016, the people of his community sent Scott to Harrisburg to be their voice in the State Senate."

Promises to use campaign funds wisely to prioritize people and improve Pennsylvania.

Supports community involvement in public safety.

Believes in strong public safety measures.

Recognized for community service with awards like the JDCAP President’s Award and the YWCA Lancaster Ally Award.

Was a two-time All-American and three-time First Team PSAC Defensive Tackle at Millersville University.

Believes in preserving quality of life through environmental conservation and sustainable energy policies.

Scott is originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Millersville University with a bachelors degree in sociology and criminal justice. He and his wife live in Martic Township with their four children.

Scott Martin owns and operates a small business with his wife. He has worked as a licensed Realtor and local landlord and served as the Director of Lancaster County’s Youth Intervention Center. 

Scott Martin currently serves as State Senator for District 13. He was first elected in 2016 and is serving his second term. He previously served as County Commissioner in Lancaster County. 

Scott is originally from Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Millersville University with a degree in sociology/criminal justice.

Scott Martin owns and operates a small business with his wife, Amber. He has worked as a licensed Realtor and local landlord and served as the Director of Lancaster County’s Youth Intervention Center. He was elected as a County Commissioner for Lancaster County and is currently serving as a State Senator.

Scott Martin's campaign for Pennsylvania State Senate in District 13 is his first run for public office.

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- Your state senator can author, sponsor, and vote on bills that may become state laws after going through the legislative process.
- The State Senator and their staff members respond to constituent concerns and questions through emails, phone calls, and website announcements. 
- The State Senator oversees the executive branch and can vote to overrule a veto by the Governor.   
- There are 50 Pennsylvania state senators, each representing a single district.
- Senators must be at least 25 years old, U.S. citizens, and residents of Pennsylvania for four years. They must also have lived in their district for one year before the election and must remain there throughout their term.
- State senators are elected to four-year terms and have a salary of $106,000, with a 1-3% annual increase.  