Joaquin Martinez

District I Council Member2024-2028

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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 56
Total speaking time: 4:24:53
Avg per meeting: 4:44
Segments: 4517

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Top issues during term (2)(Community)

high↓Apr 2026[5]

Recognition of Library Workers

Operates on a public budget, with services generally free to residents.

medium↓Apr 2026[5]

Legacy of Public Service

The recognition highlights the value of experienced leadership in securing funding and implementing effective transportation policies.

Decisions during term (5)

Recorded while Martinez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approved15-0Sep 16, 2026

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Loan Agreement between City of Houston and HOUSTON AREA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, joined by NHH- CANAL STREET APARTMENTS, INC, to provide loan of Community Development Block Grant Funds to…

approvedSep 2, 2026

APPROVE spending authority in the amount of $1,187,164.00 for Purchase of Proprietary Bio-Rad Diagnostic and Virological Test Kits for the Houston Health Department, awarded to BIO-RAD LABORATORIES, INC - 5 Years - Community Health &…

approved14-0Jul 15, 2026

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and HARMONY HOUSE, INC to provide funding comprised of Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery 2024 Funds and End Street Homelessness Funds to…

approved14-0Jun 24, 2026

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing sixth amendment between City of Houston and TEXAS GENERAL LAND OFFICE to amend Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery Harvey Subrecipient Agreement #21-134-000-C788 with Texas General Land…

approved14-0Jun 24, 2026

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing third amendment to Lease Agreement between City of Houston, Texas, Landlord, and FIFTH WARD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, Tenant, for spaces at 3301, 3303 and 3305 Lyons Avenue, Houston, Texas,…

Voting record (0)(Community)

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In the news (1)

KHOU 11Aug 4, 2026