ANGOLA, IN - Angola Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilman Dave Martin is officially filing on the first day of filing for Mayor of the City of Angola in the 2023 election cycle.  

Martin said, “I have put together an amazing team for our campaign, including community leaders like Sandy Sanborn, longtime business owner and Deb Twitchell, former City-Clerk Treasurer.  I’ll be filing Tuesday and I’m ready for the challenge.”

As a Republican candidate and lifetime resident of Angola, Martin said that he knows the importance of working across the aisle with Democrats to get things done for our community.  He said, “It’s not about party affiliation.  It’s about doing what’s best for Angola.”  

For over thirty (30) years, Martin has served in various capacities, including:

1. The City Council, as both President and member;
2. The Angola Board of Zoning Appeals;
3. The Angola Plan Commission;
4. The Budget and Services Committee; and
5. The Board of Works.

While working closely with the Mayor and City department heads, Martin said he has a thorough working knowledge of the mechanics, logistics and financial requirements of running the city.

Martin also said he has been a strong conservative voice to keep local tax rates and cost of services to our residents as low as possible, while providing the quality services the community needs.  

“As a City Councilman, I have had extensive experience in managing the city’s budget.  My knowledge of government accounting and funding will allow me to accomplish the improvements to keep Angola moving forward.”

Martin will be seeking the Republican primary nomination on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.