So, readers have gotten to know Martin. But what about his views on the issues?
“I know many people know me as the councilman who is pushing cannabis on Tuckerton, but nothing could be further from the truth.
“With how difficult it has become to balance our budget without increasing taxes or cutting services, I am always looking for ways to bring revenue to the town. Bellmawr ($1,035,535), Phillipsburg ($329,103) and Rochelle Park ($549,762) are three towns that have a tax levy under $11 million, which is similar to our town, and have benefited financially from cannabis sales. I anticipate Tuckerton could expect a very similar revenue from a 2% local sales tax.
“I want to do right by the town, which is why I voted for a non-binding referendum vote on this ballot so we could poll the town and have hard data on where people stand on the issue. As prices continue to climb it will be more and more challenging for our borough to stay afloat without burdening our residents even further.