Election 2023: Candidates for Novi mayor share views on issues

Aaron Martinez is from Novi, Michigan, where he graduated from Novi High School. He has a bachelor's degree in political theory and constitutional democracy from James Madison College at Michigan State University and a law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy Law School. He lives with his wife, April, and their son, in Novi.

Aaron currently works as a private practice attorney. He previously served as a special assistant attorney general for Michigan’s mental health system. He also worked as a legislative director for State Representative Kelly Breen and as a legislative intern for Novi’s State Representative.

Aaron's campaign for an open seat on the Novi City Council is his first entry into politics.

As of August 12, 2025, Aaron Martinez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Supports using tax abatements to incentivize builders for housing options for older residents and new families.

- Supports using tax abatements to incentivize builders for housing options for older residents and new families.

Housing & Urban Development

Plans to address staffing shortages in the Novi Fire Department by budgeting for additional full-time firefighters.

- Plans to address staffing shortages in the Novi Fire Department by budgeting for additional full-time firefighters.

Public Safety

Healthcare

Supports funding the library through a new millage.

- Supports funding the library through a new millage.

Public Services

Plans to address power outages and investigate higher rates from DTE Energy.

- Plans to address power outages and investigate higher rates from DTE Energy.

Energy & the Environment

Supports building out more trails, sidewalks, and paths.

Supports creating an "entertainment loop" in Oakland County to improve transit and reduce traffic congestion.

Plans to investigate DTE's infrastructure improvements in Novi to address frequent power outages.

- Supports building out more trails, sidewalks, and paths.
- Supports creating an "entertainment loop" in Oakland County to improve transit and reduce traffic congestion.
- Plans to investigate DTE's infrastructure improvements in Novi to address frequent power outages.

Transportation & Infrastructure

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Aaron Martinez

Aaron Martinez is from Novi, Michigan. He has a bachelor&#39;s degree in political theory and constitutional democracy from James Madison College at Michigan State University and a law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy Law School. He lives with his wife, April, and their 18-month-old son, August, in the Willowbrook Estates subdivision.

Supports using tax abatements to incentivize builders for housing development.

As of August 12, 2025, Aaron Martinez did not have a website or any information online.

- City council members in Michigan help make city-level laws, approve budgets, and oversee city services to serve the community’s needs. 
- Council members attend regular meetings, listen to public concerns, and vote on city issues like zoning, public safety, and spending. They also appoint and direct officials, like the city manager.
- City council members may be elected in partisan elections or nonpartisan elections, depending on the city. They may represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Terms for city council members often last two or four years, depending on the city.