J.J. is an Arizona native and graduated from Maryvale High School.  

J. J. Martinez began his career as a Phoenix police officer in 1994 and served for 26 years, including roles as a domestic violence detective and school resource officer. He retired in 2020 but continues to contribute as a reserve officer in the Training Bureau.

As of September 30, 2024, J. J. Martinez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of September 18, 2024, J. J. Martinez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Plans to collaborate with developers to construct more multi-housing units in Maryvale.

Supports a first-time homebuyer credit to assist community members in purchasing their first homes.

- Plans to collaborate with developers to construct more multi-housing units in Maryvale.
- Supports a first-time homebuyer credit to assist community members in purchasing their first homes.

Housing & Urban Development

Transportation & Infrastructure

Believes in enhancing public safety through community collaboration, improved first responder recruitment, and rebuilding trust with increased accountability, transparency, and communication.

Believes addressing high crime, homelessness, the fentanyl epidemic, and affordable housing is crucial for community safety and plans to take action as city councilman.

Believes addressing high crime, homelessness, the "fentanyl epidemic", and affordable housing is crucial for community safety and plans to take action as city councilman.

- Believes in enhancing public safety through community collaboration, improved first responder recruitment, and rebuilding trust with increased accountability, transparency, and communication.
- Believes addressing high crime, homelessness, the "fentanyl epidemic", and affordable housing is crucial for community safety and plans to take action as city councilman.

Public Safety

Education

Supports transforming underutilized lands and abandoned warehouses into thriving businesses to create more and better-paying jobs for Maryvale's residents.

Supports investment in union labor and local entrepreneurs.

- Supports transforming underutilized lands and abandoned warehouses into thriving businesses to create more and better-paying jobs for Maryvale's residents.
- Supports investment in union labor and local entrepreneurs.

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J. J. Martinez

J.J. is an Arizona native and graduated from Maryvale High School in 1990.  

J. J. Martinez began his career as a Phoenix Police Officer in 1994 and served for 26 years, including roles as a Domestic Violence Detective and School Resource Officer. He retired in 2020 but continues to contribute as a Reserve Officer in the Training Bureau.

As of September 25, 2024, J. J. Martinez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As a community member, organized neighborhood cleanups, spearheaded a mural project, and helped improve campus lighting to address local issues.

Supports public services that enhance community well-being, including libraries, parks, and recreational facilities.

Believes in expanding city services for homeless outreach and regularly evaluating tactics for effectiveness.

Believes homelessness is a significant issue in District 5, with individuals experiencing homelessness visible at major intersections and gas stations.

Believes in balancing community safety with respecting the dignity of homeless individuals.

Wants to address the housing crisis to ensure families can still achieve their "American Dream."

Plans to advocate for zoning reform to permit more diverse and innovative building styles, such as casitas and home additions, to address the housing supply problem.

Believes community service enhances neighborhood safety.

Believes the decline in support for first responders has caused severe shortages and increased crime.

Believes there is a "troubling issue with dirty drug needles" on community kids' playgrounds.

Believes in community accountability and collaboration to enhance safety in Maryvale.

- Believes in enhancing public safety through community collaboration, improved first responder recruitment, and rebuilding trust with increased accountability, transparency, and communication.
- Believes in community accountability and collaboration to enhance safety in Maryvale.
- Believes addressing high crime, homelessness, the fentanyl epidemic, and affordable housing is crucial for community safety and plans to take action as city councilman.

Believes in mentoring and educating students, saying, "My most fulfilling role was as a School Resource Officer (SRO), where I mentored and educated students."

Supports programs that aim to attract businesses of all sizes and help small businesses grow.

Plans to "be the driving force behind economic development and job creation in our community."

Supports policies that foster job creation and economic growth.

As of September 23, 2024, J. J. Martinez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- City council members work together with the rest of the city officials to set and implement city policies and priorities. 
- The City Council is tasked with ensuring the health, comfort, and safety of residents of the city 
- City council members work with the mayor and the city manager to govern city departments, such as the police department, fire department, transportation department, and parks and recreation department. 
- City council members represent either the whole city or residents of a specific district. 
- Most city council members in Arizona are elected to four-year terms in staggered years. Elections are nonpartisan.