District I Council Member· 2024-2028

Joaquin Martinez

Houston

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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 61
Total speaking time: 4:45:30
Avg per meeting: 4:41
Segments: 5137

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Top issues during term (2)(Community)

medium↓Mar 2026[3]

Legacy of Public Service

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

high↓Mar 2026[1]

Recognition of Library Workers

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

Decisions during term (5)

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

approved15-0Oct 14, 2026

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Third Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INSPIRING COMMUNITIES, INC (d/b/a THE H.E.A.R.T. PROGRAM), to provide Community Development Block Grant Funds…

approved14-0Sep 30, 2026

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing Seventh 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…

approved14-0Sep 30, 2026

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing contracts with CHARTWELL COMMUNITY SERVICES INC. dba ELARA CARING, HASELDEN HOMECARE, INC. dba SYNERGY HOMECARE OF KATY, HOUSTON HOME CARE, LLC dba HOME INSTEAD, MOSHER INITIATIVES, INC. dba SYNERGY…

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…

Voting record (1)(Community)

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AbstainedMay 6, 2026

ORDINANCE approving and authorizing fifth amendment to Subrecipient Agreement between City of Houston and THE SALVATION ARMY to extend the term of agreement and provide additional Community Developmen

In the news (1)

KHOU 11Aug 4, 2026