Council Member District 1· 2022-12-07 to 2026-12-09 (start: sworn in December 7, 2022 per Contra Costa News of December 7, 2022; end: December 9, 2026, the date of the Election Celebration & Oath of Office Ceremony on the Martinez Granicus calendar where the successors or re-elected members take the oath, District 1 was on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election per the May 6, 2026 City Council action minutes and the Granicus calendar lists the Oath of Office Ceremony for December 9, 2026; re-seed after that ceremony)
Jay Howard
Martinez
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Top issues during term (2)(Development)
entertainment zone approval
More foot traffic downtown could mean more sales for bars, restaurants, and shops—and more sales tax for the city.
waterfront development plan
Expect big public and private spending up front, with potential hotel and ferry revenue later—but taxpayers could be on the hook if projections miss.
Decisions during term (0)
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