Marty Martinez (Virginia politician)
Marty Martinez | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 29th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Wiley (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fernando J. Martinez 1952 (age 72–73) Victorville, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Doris |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Mt. Hood Community College (AS) Portland State University (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Fernando J. "Marty" Martinez (born 1952) is an American politician serving as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 29th district since 2024. He previously served on the Leesburg City Council.
Career
Martinez served in the U.S. Air Force for more than seven years during the Vietnam War era. He is a retired government contractor.[1]
In 2002, he was elected to the Leesburg City Council and served as vice-mayor from 2019 to 2023.[1] He supported the Washington Metro's Silver Line extension project into Loudon County.[2]
Virginia House of Delegates
Martinez ran for the Virginia House of Delegates in the 29th district, a new seat following redistricting, in 2023.[1]
Tenure
Martinez sponsored a bill which would redirect some funds from plastic bag taxes from counties to cities, it passed both chambers but was vetoed by Glenn Youngkin in 2024.[3] Youngkin signed Martinez's bill to ban declawing cats the same year.[4][5]
Personal life
Martinez moved to Leesburg, Virginia, in 1993 with his wife, Doris, and their children.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Stinnette, Elizabeth (January 4, 2022). "Leesburg vice mayor announces bid for Virginia House's newly-redrawn 29th". Loudon Times-Mirror. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ Kosin, Leah (June 12, 2021). "Town Council Discusses Support for Metro". Patch Media. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ McCaffrey, Scott (February 11, 2025). "Herndon, Vienna, Clifton would benefit from revisions to plastic bag tax law". FFXnow. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ Mirshahi, Dean (April 17, 2024). "Kitty got some claws? Declawing cats is soon to be banned in Virginia". WAVY. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
- ^ Gustin, Alexis (June 14, 2024). "Animal Welfare Day Celebrated at Shelter". LoudonNow. Retrieved June 3, 2025.