I am proud to have the support of so many local people.
SAN LUIS OBISPO TRIBUNE: “Martin is truly the model of what all politicians should be these days — someone who can win support from both sides. There are not many like him.”
DAVE CONGALTON, KVEC RADIO: ”… the best Mayor in the county…”
Paso Robles Professional Firefighters – It is with great pride that the Paso Robles Professional Firefighters would like to offer you our endorsement for Mayor of the City of Paso Robles. Over the years you have provided great leadership working to protect the citizens of Paso Robles. We value our continued working relationship with you and the City Council members as we continue to embrace the challenges of a growing community. We will face numerous challenges ahead of us with the aggressive growth of our community, but we know that you are the right person to recognize the needs to keep our city safe. Thank you for leading us forward into the future. Your Paso Robles Professional Firefighters are excited to see you continue as our City of Paso Robles Mayor.
SEIU Local 620- SEIU Local 620 would like to extend our endorsement for Mayor Steve Martin. Mayor Martin has successfully served the City of Paso Robles for many years, and we appreciate his open-door policy to the feedback and concerns of our membership. We believe in his strength of leadership and focus on serving the best interests of the Citizens and Employees of Paso Robles.
Paso Robles Police Officers Association – The Paso Robles Police Officers Association would like to announce their endorsement for Mayor Steve Martin. Our goal is to continue to work together with Mayor Martin and believe he has the best interest for our POA members. We look forward to working with him.
John Hamon (Paso Robles Mayor Pro-Tem) – I have been honored to serve with Mayor Martin since his election to our City Council in 2014. His vast knowledge of City government and Paso Robles history, combined with strong leadership skills has led our city masterfully through these past eight years. He has put forth an attainable vision for job creation to spur economic growth for Paso Robles through new opportunities such as our planned tech corridor and a Space Port certification for our airport. I know that he is committed to Public Safety, maintaining our streets and infrastructure along with our level of service that our Roblans have come to expect. He works well in collaborating with his council colleagues on common-sense solutions that use taxpayer funds wisely. Mayor Martin has my full support.
Fred Strong (Paso Robles City Councilman) – I have known and worked with Steve in many capacities in the public and private sectors for more than 30 years. He has always been a solid partner for progress and making our city better. I strongly endorse him for the office of Mayor.
Steve Gregory (Paso Robles City Councilman) – I support and endorse Steve Martin for Mayor. In my 8 years on Council, I have been a first-hand witness to how Steve’s leadership and collaboration skills bring together opposingapproaches for the advancement of Paso Robles’ goals. He has continually focused on public safety, roads and economic development. As part of our economic growth Steve is leading the way to develop a tech corridor and Space Port at our airport. With his leadership, the city budget has been balanced every year, he navigated the city through the challenges of state over-regulation during COVID-19 to protect and support our small businesses, and his fiscal policies have helped us pursue economic growth and opportunities while preserving our rainy day fund so Paso Robles can remain fiscally safe and Paso can continue to be a great place to live, work and play. I have worked side by side for the last 8 years in the leadership of our council with Steve and he gives his all to the people and community of Paso Robles. Without a question, Steve Martin is the best person for the job of Mayor.
Maria Garcia (Former Paso Robles City Councilwoman) – I, Maria Elena Garcia, fully endorse Steve Martin as the Mayor of El Paso de Robles. I have personally worked closely with him on the Council and fully admire his professionalism. He listens fairly to both sides and makes a moral discussion. He is not afraid to ask the hard questions to find the right answers. He truly is the right person for our growing diverse community.
Curt Dubost (Paso Robles Superintendent of Schools) – Mayor Steve Martin has always been a strong supporter of our schools and our students. He believes in collaboration and getting things done. I enthusiastically endorse him for another term as our Mayor.
Larry Werner (Resident/business) – I have known Mayor Steve Martin for over 30 years. I have worked with him on many levels through the Paso Robles Chamber of Commerce where I served on the Board of Directors for 13 years, the Housing Constraints and Opportunities Committee, and through my company, North Coast Engineering. Mayor Martin is a man of vision and integrity. He has been instrumental in the development of the major retail developments in the City, development of tourism, improvements to our Police and Fire Departments, and economic development. He has worked hard to improve our roads and transportation systems. He is currently working on the development of a Space Port at the airport. One of the things I like the most about Mayor Martin is that he is patient and respectful. He always has time to talk to the citizens of Paso Robles and to help them out. I strongly support the Re-election of Steve Martin for Mayor.
Richard (Dick) Woodland (Resident-Business) – I support Steve Martin for re-election for Mayor of Paso Robles. His word has always been his bond and he has a proven track record as a leader of our City.
Paul & Debbie Viborg (Residents/business) – We have known Steve for the better part of 30 years and in that time Steve has ALWAYS put Paso Robles and its residents at the top of his list. Whether it is a public event benefitting the citizens of our town and surrounding communities, new buildings, roads or an awards banquet, Steve is there in support of all of it. His decisions on issues facing our town are made with the people of Paso Robles in the forefront. His heart and soul is, and has always been, to be the “voice” for the people of Paso Robles. It is because of his commitment to our home town that he has our vote for Mayor.
John Arnold (Hotelier/tourism) – Steve has been a great supporter of tourism and all businesses in our city. Being Mayor is a thankless job, but the thing I have always appreciated about Steve is his demonstration of knowledge of government and a willingness to consider all points of view before making decisions. I truly believe he cares about the well being of Paso Robles residents.
David Cooke (Executive Director, Paso Robles Housing Authority) – I am enthusiastically supporting Steve for another term as Mayor of Paso Robles. Steve has done a great job leading the City over the years as Mayor. It is obvious that Steve has deep a devotion to the City and works tirelessly meeting with the public and making himself accessible. Steve is dedicated to creating additional housing for all households including affordable Housing and homelessness. A Vote for Steve is a vote for Paso Robles Future, you won’t be disappointed.
Dee Lacey (Community advocate) – I am supporting Mayor Martin for re-election because I believe he understands how important it is to plan for economic development that will provide Head of household employment. Steve’s vision to develop a space center at our airport looks more and more like a reality.
Field Gibson (Paso Robles Planning Commission) – I am supporting Steve Martin for Mayor as he provides strong leadership with a positive vision. He understands the importance of building strong economic vitality for the city, as well as the importance of promoting the needed housing development. Steve is someone who is open to new ideas and has the willingness to sit down and also listen to others. He works to solve problems and to address issues and concerns.
Elena Garcia – Steve has the ability to listen to constituent needs and offer insightful solutions that will benefit all.
William Britton (CalPoly, Paso Robles Airport Commission) – I strongly endorse your re-election. Your vision, compassion, and care of our City has been nothing short of phenomenal! Thank you for all you do!
Don Idler (Business) – Steve Martin has led the city of Paso Robles with a steady hand and open mind for many years. It seems Paso Robles is always on the cutting edge of new ways to help cities prosper and provide a quality of life for its residents. As a business owner in Paso Robles, I appreciate the leadership for allowing business to not only survive but to thrive in these uncertain times. I support Steve Martin for re election of Mayor of Paso Robles.
Mark Koegler (Paso Robles Planning Commission) – I would be pleased to fully support your candidacy in any way that may prove helpful. I truly think that you have done an excellent job serving the people of Paso Robles. Best of luck and thank you for pursuing another term as the Mayor of this great community.
Marc Dart (Paso Robles Airport Commission) – I am so glad that you are going to run again for Mayor. Your commitment to our community is absolutely unmatched. I would be thrilled to give you my endorsement for your upcoming campaign. Thank you for everything you do for our city. You have a thoughtful and pragmatic approach that is carried out in such a well-expressed way. It’s clear to me you always have our city and its citizens best interests in mind.
Ben Andros (Paso Robles Airport Commissioner) – I appreciate your focus on problems that matter to the citizens of Paso Robles. Your positive leadership contributes to a healthy discourse around the challenges our city faces… not something you see much these days.
Phoebe Brown (Paso Robles Airport Commission) – I am writing to show my support for the election of Mayor Steve Martin. Mayor Martin has been a driving force in both the Spaceport project as well as transportation and broadband infrastructure here in Paso Robles. I am hopeful that these projects will bring great improvement and help stimulate our local economy as well.
Casey Biggs – I fully stand behind and endorse Steve Martin and his run for mayor. I have witnessed his compassion, passion, and ability to engage in and fairly handle the complex issues that face our community. He is without question the right man for the job at the right time.
Maria Kelly (Broadband Consortium of the Central Coast) – It is my honor and privilege to endorse Mayor Steve Martin as Mayoral candidate for the City of Paso Robles. I have worked with Mayor Martin in several capacities over many years and most recently in his championship for broadband infrastructure. His understanding and passion for this vital infrastructure and the need to expand it to meet the needs of the residents and businesses of the community makes him an excellent partner and champion in meeting California’s Broadband for All initiative. His willingness to engage in a broad conversation and listen and share has already contributed to important conversations that need to continue and he is the leader that I believe is the best voice for Paso Robles to ensure it’s fruition. I look forward to continuing to work with him.
Steve Baker – “He’s good for Paso!” Even though we personally live in SLO County, the City boundaries are right across the street from us and as such, the City influences much that happens around here. I believe that as members of the community of Paso Robles it is contingent upon us to work through issues with the members of the City Council, Planning Commission, City Staff and more so that all of us as a whole may benefit. As a key member of that group, Steve has always been attentive to the needs of Paso and has demonstrated time and again that he will sit down and listen to the issue at hand and then take the appropriate action. His years of experience helps him to focus quickly on the central point and address it with those necessary to bring it to closure. You may not always see eye-to-eye with Steve but in the end, you know and understand that Paso will be the beneficiary. As such, I fully support Steve in his bid to remain Mayor of Paso Robles!
Jan Marx (San Luis Obispo City Council) – Steve Martin has the energy, vision and know-how to lead Paso Robles into an even more economically productive future. His leadership is a plus for the entire Region.
Barbara Wisehart (Resident/community supporter) – I have known and supported Mayor Steve Marin for many years. As mayor of Paso Robles, he has championed issues that I feel are important for this community. To promote inclusion and listen to the voices of our increasingly diverse population, he convened a Diversity Panel. The Panel focussed on improving trust and transparency in government and police actions. I have worked for a year providing meals for the homeless. Mayor Martin has been a proponent of the expansion of services provided by ECHO. With his support, ECHO has been able to provide shelter and resources and is awaiting capital improvements to their facility whereby they can better serve meals to this unfortunate population. Mayor Martin has been instrumental in these accomplishments. For the business community Mayor Martin created a tourism committee in support of our wine industry and hospitality industry. He has championed the Space Force Base at the airport which will bring high tech institutions and jobs to the area. These are examples of the foresight and dedication to the principles I admire in a civic leader.
Dave and Susan C. Robinson, MD (Residents/community supporters) – We are honored to support Steve Martin’s bid for reelection as Mayor of Paso Robles. Steve has an extraordinary record of almost 50 years of service to our community. He is gentleman and a diplomat, a man who brings people, agencies, and other city governments together for the benefit of all of us. He has supports tourism, regional cooperation and development, and solutions to homelessness. Steve believes that civility is important in leadership, and that attitude has filtered from the top down helping to make Paso Robles city services wonderful to interact with. Paso Robles has thrived with Steve’s guidance, and we hope that trend will continue. Steve Martin for mayor again!
- Mary Didszun – Best Mayor ever! He cares for everyone in the community and wants only the best for Paso Robles.
- Linda Balfour – I know Steve to be a man of integrity and compassion. He is committed to our city and all of its residents. He has led our city efficiently and effectively for years.
- Gina Grieb – Mayor Martin is committed to listening to our residents, addressing our community priorities and serving our community. He truly cares about Paso Robles and wants to continue to help our community thrive.
- Robert D. Curry – Steve Martin is an outstanding Mayor for Paso Robles! I’m supporting Steve for his third term!
- Betty Seaver – I have known Steve personally for many years. He is a man of firm convictions and integrity.
- Glen Smeltzer – I have known Steve for nearly 50 years and can vouch for his integrity and civility. He has been a great friend personally and a wonderful community servant. I appreciate his calm approach to even the most difficult circumstances and I honor his leadership for Paso Robles. I know he places the highest priority on the well being of our city and its residents.
- William Borgsmiller, ACI Jet
- Tom & Gwen Erskine
- Greg Haas
- Sandra Mathias
- Heather Moreno (Mayor, Atascadero)
- Joel Neel – (Paso Robles Planning Commissioner)
- Sondra Williams – (Paso Diversity Panel)
- Niya Gross – (Paso Diversity Panel)
- Joel Peterson
- John Lamb
- Carolyn McMickle
- Judith Darknall