Clarence D. Martin

Clarence D. Martin (born June 29, 1886-August 11, 1955) served two terms as the governor of the state of Washington from 1933 to 1940 as a Democrat. Martin graduated from the University of Washington in 1906 and joined his father in running the Cheney Grain and Milling Co. From 1928 to 1936 Martin was the mayor of Cheney, Washington. While still in the office of mayor, Martin was elected governor of the state of Washington. He was known as the "p... more

Clarence D. Martin (born June 29, 1886-August 11, 1955) served two terms as the governor of the state of Washington from 1933 to 1940 as a Democrat. Martin graduated from the University of Washington in 1906 and joined his father in running the Cheney Grain and Milling Co. From 1928 to 1936 Martin was the mayor of Cheney, Washington. While still in the office of mayor, Martin was elected governor of the state of Washington. He was known as the "people's governor" for his strict frugality in government spending and oversaw large economic projects such as the Grand Coulee Dam to put people to work during the Great Depression. Clarence D. Martin Stadium and Academic Center at Washington State University was named in his honor in 1972. less