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Consuelo Martinez
3/26/2026· Behind the Scenes
Transparency Report: My Voting Record
I believe in full transparency. This quarter: 23 votes total, 18 with the majority, 5 dissenting. My dissents were on the luxury development, the ICE contract, and three budget items. Ask me anything.
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Consuelo Martinez
3/23/2026· Call to Action
Community Walk: District 1 Neighborhood Tour
Join me this Saturday for a neighborhood walk through District 1! We'll visit the new community garden, discuss sidewalk repair priorities, and hear your concerns. Bilingual — English and Spanish.
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Consuelo Martinez
3/20/2026· Milestone
Casa de Carmen Opening
¡Qué orgullo! The Casa de Carmen Homeless Solutions Center is now open with 55 permanent housing units and 110 shelter beds. This is what compassionate governance looks like.
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Consuelo Martinez
3/15/2026· Legislation
Urban Tree Canopy Protection
I've introduced a new ordinance to protect Escondido's urban tree canopy. We're losing mature trees to development at an alarming rate, contributing to heat island effects in our most vulnerable neighborhoods.
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Consuelo Martinez
3/12/2026· Legislation
Consuelo Votes Yes on Downtown Revitalization Plan
Consuelo Martinez voted in favor of the Downtown Revitalization Plan at the March 12 council meeting. The plan includes streetscape improvements along Grand Avenue, new mixed-use zoning for the Escondido Boulevard corridor, and $2.3M in infrastructure upgrades. "Consuelo stated: "This plan represents years of community input and will bring new energy to our downtown core."
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Consuelo Martinez
3/12/2026· Behind the Scenes
Consuelo Attends Strategic Vision Workshop
Consuelo Martinez participated in the City Council Strategic Vision Workshop on March 12, helping set priorities for 2026-2028. Focus areas included: economic development along the I-15 corridor, water infrastructure resilience, homelessness response coordination with the county, and digital government services expansion.
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Consuelo Martinez
3/8/2026· Town Hall
Consuelo Hosts Town Hall on Housing Affordability
Consuelo Martinez hosted a community town hall at the Escondido Public Library focused on housing affordability. Over 85 residents attended to discuss rising rents, ADU permitting, and the city's Housing Element compliance. Key takeaways: the city is exploring a tenant protection ordinance and streamlined ADU permits.
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Consuelo Martinez
3/1/2026· Update
Water Conservation Rebate Program
Excited to announce the new water conservation rebate program! Up to $3,000 for turf replacement. Our partnership with Rincon del Diablo Water District makes this possible.
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Consuelo Martinez
3/1/2026· Update
Consuelo Responds to Constituent Concerns on Traffic
Following multiple constituent complaints about traffic congestion on Valley Parkway, Consuelo Martinez requested a traffic study from the city's Public Works department. The study will examine signal timing, pedestrian safety improvements, and potential road diet options. Results expected by May 2026.
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Consuelo Martinez
2/26/2026· Update
Council Meeting Attendance: Consuelo Present
Consuelo Martinez was present at the regular City Council meeting on February 26, 2026. Key votes included the ICE firing range contract discussion (5-hour session), approval of the consent calendar, and a first reading of the updated noise ordinance.
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Consuelo Martinez
2/25/2026· Legislation
ICE Contract: Standing with Our Community
I voted to cancel the ICE firing range contract. Hundreds of our neighbors came to city hall to share their fears. As a daughter of immigrants, I understand the impact on our community's sense of safety.
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Consuelo Martinez
2/20/2026· Legislation
Consuelo Takes Position on Public Safety Budget
In a public statement, Consuelo Martinez outlined their priorities for the FY2026-27 public safety budget: maintaining current police staffing levels, funding a new fire station feasibility study, and expanding the Community Service Officer program. "Public safety is not just about enforcement — it's about building trust and providing services that prevent problems before they start."
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Consuelo Martinez
2/19/2026· Legislation
Affordable Housing Trust Fund Success
The council approved $2.3M from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for three projects including the Terrasini Senior Apartments. A win for our seniors who deserve safe, affordable housing.
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Consuelo Martinez
2/2/2026· Legislation
Opposing Luxury Development Without Affordability
I was the lone dissenting vote on the downtown luxury apartment project. While I support downtown development, this project includes zero affordable units. I'll continue fighting for inclusionary requirements.
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Campaign Promise Videos
Short video clips of Consuelo Martinez making commitments, with AI-generated summaries
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Affordable Housing is a Right, Not a Privilege
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AI Summary
Council Member Martinez announces her plan to establish a $10M Affordable Housing Trust Fund to provide gap financing for affordable housing developments. She emphasizes leveraging city resources to attract private investment and state housing credits, with a goal of funding 3 projects by end of 2026.
