Visit my personal Facebook page

When someone files for public office, they can expect their private life to be open to public scrutiny and comment. It's not an easy position to be in, as anyone who has ever been a candidate or held a public position can confirm.

As voters, we want to know who we're voting for: Where do they come from? Who are their family members? Do they support charities or have friends in common with me?

With that in mind, I did not create a "Joe Martin for Perryville City Marshal" Facebook page. I just made mine completely open to public view. Click here to visit my personal Facebook page. You can see photos of my family, my work history and even photos from boot camp. Feel free to check it all out, and if you have any questions, send me a Facebook message or email me at mrjoemartin@ymail.com.

Not for sale

photo: http://www.waltonsinc.com/

My name is Joe Martin and I'm asking for your vote on April 8. I'd like to be Perryville's  next City Marshal/Chief of Police.

I've been honored and humbled by the outpouring of support and offers of campaign contributions to fund things like signs, t-shirts, bumper stickers and advertisements.
I sincerely appreciate those offers, but I am not accepting any campaign contributions. I think it's important that a police officer avoid even the appearance of owing someone a favor, so I will fund my campaign myself.
If you'd like to support my campaign, I simply ask for your vote on April 8.

What is Code Enforcement?

My name is Joe Martin and I hope to be Perryville's next City Marshal/Chief of Police.

For the last 4 years, I have served as the City of Perryville’s Code Enforcement Officer.

Charlie Triller held this position as a civilian until his election in 2008 as the Perry County Assessor.  Our aldermen re-wrote the requirements for this position in 2009 to require that it be held by a licensed police officer. They did this in an effort to streamline and strengthen the city’s enforcement of nuisance ordinances.

I was promoted to this position in July 2009, and my office is located inside City Hall.

I refer to city’s nuisance ordinances as our community’s “good neighbor laws.”

I help people who have concerns about unsafe and unsightly conditions in their neighborhood. Basically, I enforce all of the city’s laws with the exception of criminal and traffic laws, which are handled by uniformed police officers.

The laws that I enforce include all of those that involve private property and the quality of life in our neighborhoods. Below, you will see photos of some of the nuisances I have abated (by either removing the nuisance or ensuring that the property is brought into compliance with local law).

I work with property owners to remove derelict housing and other structures, which has removed dozens of “eyesores” from our community. Some examples include the old Shell station on St. Joseph St., the old Amoco station on Perryville Blvd., the old meat packing building on Delaney, the former cheese plant, and the former Hilltop Nursing Home on Highway 61.

I also issue summonses, or write tickets, for infractions like trash issues, weed growth and unlicensed vehicles.

Additionally, I enforce certain regulations like occupational licenses for businesses and zoning regulations.

I also serve as the assistant building inspector for the city. I issue building permits and work with contractors to ensure that all buildings constructed within the city are safe.

I have received consistently good performance reviews for enforcing these laws fairly and consistently.

The past 4 years have given me a new insight to enforcing the law in our community. I look forward to putting this additional and unique knowledge to work as your next City Marshal and Chief of Police.