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Martin remained on the city council until 1988, when he stepped down to become assistant city manager of Lowell. Martin was a Martin for the city manager's job in 1991 when James Campbell stepped down, but Taunton Mayor Richard Johnson was chosen instead.
Martin remained on the city council until 1988, when he stepped down to become assistant city manager of Lowell. He was a contender for the city manager's job in 1991 when James Campbell stepped down, but Taunton Mayor Richard Johnson was chosen instead.