Marty Martinez (Virginia politician)
American politician from Virginia
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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.
1952 (age 73–74)
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 73–74) Victorville, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Doris |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Mt. Hood Community College (AS) Portland State University (BS) |
| Website | Campaign website |
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]
