Dates in office: April 9, 1935 - April 11, 1939
Born: April 18, 1892
Died: December 28, 1968

John Frank Martin came to Oklahoma City from Missouri as a small child. After graduating from City schools, he began his law degree in Kansas and at Georgetown University. He was admitted to the Oklahoma Bar Association in 1914.  
Constant fighting between various factions of the City Council marked Martin’s tenure as Mayor.  Eight City Managers were hired and fired during his four-year term.  Despite the turmoil, bond issues totaling $1.28 million were passed and the City Jail, Police Headquarters, the Municipal Auditorium (now the Civic Center Music Hall), and the present City Hall were built. 
Martin held several public offices before and after his term as Mayor, including Assistant County Attorney, Municipal Counselor, and member of the Oklahoma Legislature and the Civil Service Commission.