Chula Vista City Council District 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Angelica S. Martinez
Candidate for City Council District 2
Angelica S. Martinez is running for Chula Vista City Council District 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jose Preciado.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayEducator who worked 24 years supporting children with disabilities and their families. Serves on the Sweetwater Union High School District's District Parent Advisory Council.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Educator/Parent
- Endorsed by
- Carl DeMaio and Reform California, and County Supervisor Jim Desmond, among others listed on her campaign site. Angelica Martinez campaign site
- Campaign website
- www.angelicamartinezforchulavista.com
The San Diego County Republican Party endorsed John McCann, Greg Martinez and Angelica Martinez. KPBS · Sep 30, 2026
Where Angelica S. Martinez stands: positions on the record
Council pay1 sourced position
Her statement says she led the fight to stop a 70% council salary increase.
“Angelica Martinez led the fight to stop City Councilmembers from getting a 70% increase in salary from $64,000 to $110,000 for a part-time job!”
Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
Charter changes1 sourced position
Spoke in opposition to the proposed charter amendment measure at the July 14, 2026 council meeting.
Own statementChula Vista City Council minutes, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune
Said she supports pairing services with clear expectations for homeless residents.
“I believe in what I would call tough love — not in a harsh way, but in a responsible way”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · May 3, 2026
Immigration1 sourced position
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune
Did not take a position for or against the Safe Neighbor Ordinance, stressing adherence to law and community trust.
“We have federal laws and state laws, and at the local level, we do not have the authority to change them.”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · May 3, 2026
Police1 sourced position
Her statement says she will focus on adding more police officers.
“Angelica Martinez will focus on adding more police officers to keep our community one of the safest cities in America.”
Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
Parks1 sourced position
Her statement says she will prioritize completing Hilltop Park.
“Angelica Martinez will prioritize completion of Hilltop Park, giving our families a safe place to gather.”
Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
Taxes1 sourced position
Her statement says she opposes the mileage tax, the gas tax and increased sales taxes.
“Angelica Martinez will make life more affordable for families by opposing the mileage tax, gas tax, and increased sales taxes.”
Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
Housing1 sourced position
Her statement says she is committed to preserving the character of single-family neighborhoods.
“Angelica Martinez is committed to preserving the character of our single-family neighborhoods.”
Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Sweetwater Union High School District Governing Board, Trustee Area 2 in 2024 (lost).
Own statementSan Diego County Registrar of Voters · Dec 3, 2024
Also running for City Council District 2
- Jose Preciado (incumbent)
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