Cannabis legalization has been a hot topic for years, and it's past-time to take action. Just like apple trees, cannabis should be free for people to use responsibly. Let's work towards a future where cannabis is legal and accessible for all.
Bruce is a highly skilled individual with a diverse range of experience in various trades and professions. He has worked as a CPR Instructor, volunteer firefighter-EMT-fire police-med flight landing zone officer, landscaper, nurse aid, US Postal Service worker, and more. He has also held positions in government authoring and moving legislation into law and meeting constituents; internship at New York State Supreme Court; as well as being a celebrity in the media and entertainment industries as a broadcaster, model and actor.
Currently, he is the owner-founder of Keepers of the Hemp and a member of the Clark County Central Committee representing Paradise, Nevada.
For two consecutive years Bruce was voted 2024 Second Place/2023 Third Place: Best Medical Cannabis Grower in the Nevada Cannabis Awards Music Festival by All Access Vegas.
Bruce's extensive background and experiences make him a valuable asset to representing the voters of the United States of America.
Education:
The Cannabis Training University, www.thectu.com, Masters Certificate. 2015
SIENA College, Loudonville, NY. Political Science with Pre Law. 2004
Schenectady County Community College/SUNY, Schenectady, NY. Humanities and Social Sciences. 2001
Hudson Valley Community College New York State EMT School. 1995
Albany Med Flight/Rocky Mountain Helicopters Safety Team Landing Zone Officer. 1994
New York State Fire School 1988-1998. Initial Fire Attack, Essentials, Pump Operator.
Schalmont High School, Rotterdam, NY. 1989 Diploma.
Work Experience:
Owner-Founder: Keepers of the Hemp, Las Vegas, Nevada. 2021 - Present
Legislative Director 113th A.D., Legislative Assistant, Staff - Assembly Minority Conference: Office of the New York State Assembly Minority Leader. 2006-2008
Staff/Broadcaster/On-Air Instructor: WVCR-FM 88.3 The SAINT, Loudonville, NY. 2002-2009
Extra-Actor: War of the Worlds (CRUISE/Spielberg). 2005
Rock N Roll Vocalist/Frontman: Bad Timing - 1997, Flyin' Machine - 1998-2000, Bruce LJ Martin - 2000-Present.
Attended colleges part-time 1997-2004.
Permanently injured on duty May 12, 1996. Mariaville Volunteer Fire Department, Duanesburg, NY.
Professional Runway/Print Model & Actor (The Original Captain Morgan, USA): Barbara Thomas Agency, Albany, NY. 1994-1997
Central Staff: New York State Senate, Albany, NY. 1991-1996
Casual Carrier: U.S. Postal Service, Schenectady County, NY. 1991
Nurse Assistant: St. Clare's Hospital, Schenectady, NY. 1990
Nurses Aid: Glendale Nursing Home. 1990
Grocery Selector: Price Chopper, Rotterdam, NY. 1989
Landscaper: Green Life, Rotterdam, NY. 1988
Hobbies
Percussion/Drums, Singing/Voiceovers.
Volunteering
Choir Member: St. Viator Catholic Community, Las, Vegas, Nevada. 2024 - Present.
Committeeman: Clark County Central Committee, Las Vegas, Nevada. Commission District E. 2022-Present
AMA American Motorcyclist Association, Americade, Lake George, NY. 2016-2017
Live on location truck, Broadcaster, Instructor: WVCR-FM 88.3 The SAINT. 2002-2009
Star Spangled Banner Vocalist: SIENA College Athletics, Men's and Women's Basketball. 2004-2009
Committeeman: Schenectady County Republican Committee, Rotterdam, NY. 1999 - 2002
New York State Firefighter, NYS Emergency Medical Technician, NYS Fire Police, Rocky Mountain Helicopters/Albany Med Flight Safety Team Landing Zone Officer. The Mariaville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Duanesburg, NY; Life Member; Decorated by the New York State Senate - Outstanding Achievement Award (Medal for Heroism) 1997 New York State Senator Hugh T. Farley. 1988- Life Member.
CPR Instructor: Schalmont High School. 1987-1989
Awards
VOTED:
Second Place: Best Medical Cannabis Grower. Nevada Cannabis Awards Music Festival 2024
Third Place: Best Medical Cannabis Grower. Nevada Cannabis Awards Music Festival 2023
Outstanding Achievement Award (Medal for Heroism): New York State Senate/Farley. 1997
Personal
Born 1971.
Hometown: Mariaville Lake, New York.
Current resident of Las Vegas, Nevada. Domestic Violence Homicide/shooting survivor refugee since 2017.
Two children. Bruce and Morgan.
Single sole parent to my son since he was one.
I love the outdoors.
My goal is to build a monastery on my Levey Road property where I was shot and Jesus saved me.
Memberships
AMA American Motorcyclist Association. 9 Years. Active Member.
Parishioner: St. Viator Catholic Community, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Since 2023
Red Knights International Firefighters Motorcycle Club, Member At Large. 2015 - Present. Currently Inactive because I have no motorcycle (torched/vandalized).
New York State Senate/Farley decorated Life Member (1988-Life Member 1996): The Mariaville Volunteer Fire Department, Inc., Mariaville Rd., Pattersonville, NY 12137