CHOOSING WOODSTOCK
chose Woodstock because it feels like home—the kind of place where neighbors look out for each other, schools bring people together, and the arts give us joy and pride.
It reminds me of my hometown of Fairhope, Alabama: a place rooted in community, creativity, and care. I love that Woodstock is a town where you can really live, work, and play. And as an educator, I know strong schools build strong communities for every family, whether you have kids or not.
About Martha Jean
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER, NOT POLITICIAN
When powerful politicians tried to impose their agenda on our town, I didn’t wait for permission. I organized my neighbors and we fought back—loud, proud, and together.
That’s why I founded Indivisible Woodstock Community Action Network (IWCAN). Because decisions about Woodstock should be made by Woodstock residents—not by politicians in Atlanta or D.C.
We’ve brought thousands of neighbors into the streets to stand up for freedom, fairness, and local decision-making. IWCAN proves that when regular people organize, we can defend our community against anyone who tries to divide us.
“I’m not here to whisper in the corner—I’m here to give the people of Woodstock a mic.”
MUSIC BRINGS US TOGETHER
I’m a musician, writer, and educator, and I believe music is part of what makes Woodstock special. Music builds bridges where politics builds walls. Whether it’s supporting local venues, organizing community events, or just appreciating the musicality that runs through this town, I know creativity strengthens democracy.
Beyond music, I’ve built and run small businesses and taught in classrooms, gyms, and online. I know the challenges entrepreneurs and educators face because I’ve lived them—and I believe local government should make it easier, not harder, for people to thrive.
At home, it’s me, my husband, our two cats, a stack of books, regular gym sessions, craft projects, and the birds at the feeder outside our window.
“Music builds bridges where politics builds walls.”
How I See the World
I’m neurodivergent (autistic/ADHD), and that shapes how I lead. It helps me see problems logically, cut through political drama, and find fair solutions. Because I’ve always had to work hard to understand and communicate with different people, I can relate across groups and bridge divides.
I don’t claim a conventional faith, but I try to live by the values my father taught me: the strong have a duty to lift up the weak before lifting up themselves. I believe in love, kindness, and fairness—and that a rising tide should lift all boats, not just yachts.
Why Local Government Matters
There are things we can’t do alone, and things the free market won’t do for regular families. Good government provides parks, schools, safe streets, and opportunities for everyone—not just those who can afford to buy their way to the front of the line.
I’ve worked across the spectrum—from big corporations to small family businesses—and I’ve seen that strong communities don’t happen by accident. They happen when people work together and when government provides the tools individuals and markets can’t provide alone.
“Local government is where democracy lives.”
Why I’m Running for Mayor
For years, I’ve been telling people to speak up, organize, and fight for their communities. Running for mayor is me putting those words into action.
Woodstock has a weak-mayor system—I can’t pass laws or control budgets—but the mayor does hold a microphone. And I know how to use that platform effectively. I’ll use it to amplify community voices, defend local decision-making, and stand up to anyone who tries to impose their agenda on our neighborhoods.
In a time when some want to divide communities like ours, Woodstock deserves a mayor who won’t whisper in the corner—but will speak up, loud and clear, for the people who call this place home.
From safe streets to strong schools to small businesses, I’ll turn up the volume on the issues that matter most—because democracy only works when everyone’s voice gets heard.
Unplugged. Unbought. Turning up the volume on democracy.