# HBAC 128: Jim Martin - City Council Candidate

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Podcast: [The Hilliard Beacon Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-hilliard-beacon-podcast-6738112)
Published: 2025-10-02T16:29:06+00:00
Episode link: https://hilliardbeacon.substack.com/p/hbac-128-jim-martin-city-council
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Republican candidate Jim Martin joined the Hilliard Beacon audio companion to discuss his run for Hilliard City Council, marking his first election campaign for local office. Martin described how his interest in city governance began with a neighborhood zoning dispute over a vacant church property . While the proposal ultimately passed, Martin said it was the flaws in the decision-making process that pushed him to get involved. He went on to serve two years on the Board of Zoning Appeals and later two years on the Planning and Zoning Commission, where he drew on his design and construction background. Martin also serves as president of his neighborhood HOA, a role he accepted reluctantly but said has taught him the value of listening and connecting residents with solutions. He emphasized that his motivation for council service is to expand meaningful civic engagement, encouraging residents to see community involvement as a worthwhile investment of their limited time. On development, Martin said he supports thoughtful, contextual growth that respects Hilliard’s character. He expressed concerns with parts of the city’s comprehensive plan, arguing it leans too heavily on fast moving commercial development without enough balance. He cited the I-270 corridor, Trueman Pointe, Old Hilliard, and the retired rail corridor as ongoing and upcomging development areas where that must be carefully managed to ensure meaningful benefit to residents. While recognizing the importance of commercial revenue, he stressed that growth should serve community interests broadly. During the conversation, the introduction of a ward system was raised as one possible way to make representation and civic engagement more concrete and effective. Jordan made the usual suggestion that recurring ward mee…

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