Meet
Joseph Barbara - Candidate for Village of Marvin Mayor
Age: 54
Occupation: National Sales Director
Employer: Kayco, Inc.
Education: BA in Political Science from NC State University
Marvin Residency: 609 Appomatox Dr (Bridle Path Estates at Wyndham Hall) since 2007
Family: wife, Jennifer, son Benjamin who is a plebe at West Point and an MRHS grad, and daughter Julia at Marvin Elementary.
Most important issue: There is a need for greater collaboration with more listening and understanding between council and residents, and a focus on fiscal responsibility and lower density managed growth.
Tom Eck - Candidate for Village of Marvin Council
Age: 60
Occupation: Corporate Attorney
Employer: USAA
Education: BA, political science, magna cum laude, University of Southern California, 1986. JD, University of Southern California, 1989
Marvin Residency: 4012 Autumn Blossom Lane (Marvin Creek HOA) since 2021
Family: wife, Elizabeth (fundraiser for Queens College of Charlotte); son, Brian (stand-up comedian in Nashville); daughters Lauren (student at Savannah College of Art and Design) and Jillian (student at University of Georgia and Marvin Ridge HS graduate)
Most Important Issue: Restoring public confidence in the Village Council through grounded and transparent decision making on growth, taxes and civic projects.
Fred Ilarraza - Candidate for Village of Marvin Council
Age: 47
Occupation: Entrepreneur and formerly adjunct professor for the City University of New York
Education: Attended Ithaca College
Marvin Residency: 7600 Stonehaven Dr (Weddington Chase) since 2021.
Family: Wife, Courtney, son Ben, a rising sophomore at Rollins College, FL and graduate of MRHS, and daughters Mila, a rising tenth grader at MRHS, and Remington, a rising fourth grader at Rea View Elementary.
Most important issue: The GO Bonds were evidence of government off the rails which is the main reason I decided to run. I also have concerns about responsible growth that preserves what we love about Marvin, and the increasing taxes in Marvin.
Angel Martin - Candidate for Village of Marvin Council
Age: 58
Occupation: Small business owner
Employer: Madison on Main and Goldensglen Goldens
Education: BA in political science from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1989 and MA in journalism from the University of Mississippi, 1991
Marvin Residency: 8914 Laurelwood Ln (Providence Estates) since 2018
Family: Husband, Joel, who is the CEO of Allied Industries, and our three children Jody (38), Zach (24) and Quinn (20).
Most important issue:
I believe government should work for the people—not against them. I oppose unnecessary tax hikes, reckless growth, and top-down decisions that ignore the community. I stand for common sense, fiscal responsibility, and putting local voices first.