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John Marty is nationally recognized for his work on campaign finance reform
and government ethics. And, John "walks the talk" — his commitment to fighting
special interest money is lived out in his personal practice. His campaign does
not accept any special interest money:
No PAC money.
No lobbyist money.
No soft money.
No big contributions, period.
"Running without big money makes a campaign more difficult, but it is the only way
we can ever seriously challenge the special interests."
--Senator John Marty
Photo © 2002 Doug Knutson
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Rooted with conservative values such as honesty, fairness,
respect, and frugality, John has a progressive
vision—affordable healthcare, good schools, a safe environment—a
better future.
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Gutsy Leadership
John Marty has the courage to provide much-needed leadership on difficult issues. The Pioneer Press called him "one of the gutsiest members of the legislature" and "honest to a fault." The Star Tribune called him "the Legislature's conscience."
Look at Senator Marty's record:
- John Marty has taken on the alcohol and tobacco lobby... for which he has received the "Outstanding Public Official" award from the Smoke Free Coalition, and special recognition from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
- John Marty has taken on the powerful insurance and drug manufacturers lobby... for which he earned the Senior Federation’s "Elder Statesman" award.
- John Marty has taken on big polluters... for which he earned the Sierra Club's "Environmentalist of the Year" award.
- John Marty has taken on the entire big money lobby at the capitol, successfully pushing government ethics laws, a ban on lobbyist gifts to politicians and some first steps to campaign finance reform...for which he has received recognition from Common Cause (and plenty of hard knocks from capitol insiders!).
- John Marty has taken on pork barrel spending and corporate welfare. He prioritizes education, health care, jobs, and crime prevention instead of stadium subsidies for wealthy owners and players... for which he has earned respect and gratitude from parents, the elderly, from taxpayers.
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