Chula Vista City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Greg Martinez
Candidate for City Council District 1
Greg Martinez is running for Chula Vista City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Carolina Chavez.
Ballots start going out · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayCertified public accountant and small-business owner. Vice chair of the Chula Vista Measure P Citizens' Oversight Committee; former treasurer and president of the Rolling Hills Ranch Community Association board.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- CPA/Business Owner
- Endorsed by
- Republican Party of San Diego County, Reform California and the Republican National Hispanic Assembly, as listed on his campaign site. Greg Martinez campaign site
- Campaign website
- gregforcitycouncil.com
The San Diego County Republican Party endorsed John McCann, Greg Martinez and Angelica Martinez. KPBS · Sep 30, 2026
Where Greg Martinez stands: positions on the record
Council pay1 sourced position
His statement says he fought to stop the proposed 70% council salary increase.
“Greg Martinez successfully fought to stop the 70% salary increase for City Councilmembers, that would have increased the part-time salary from $64,000 to $110,000!”
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
Police1 sourced position
His statement pledges an East Chula Vista police substation, more police and more traffic officers.
“Greg Martinez will prioritize public safety by building an East Chula Vista police substation and putting more police on the streets.”
Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune
Said he supports a balanced approach combining enforcement with services, with measurable results.
“The goal should be to reduce homelessness — not just manage it”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · May 2, 2026
Immigration1 sourced position
As reported by the San Diego Union-Tribune
Stopped short of supporting the Safe Neighbor Ordinance, saying such policies can force federal authorities to use harsher tactics.
“these types of laws always protect criminals who in turn prey on immigrant communities”
Own statementSan Diego Union-Tribune · May 2, 2026
Taxes1 sourced position
His statement says he opposes tax increases, including the mileage tax and gas tax.
“Greg Martinez will help struggling families by opposing tax increases, including the mileage tax and gas tax.”
Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
University1 sourced position
His statement says he is dedicated to bringing a four-year university to Chula Vista.
“Greg Martinez is dedicated to bringing a 4-year university to Chula Vista for our children.”
Own statementCandidate statement · Aug 6, 2026
Past candidacy1 sourced position
Ran for Otay Water District Board of Directors, Division 5 in 2024 (lost).
Own statementSan Diego County Registrar of Voters · Dec 3, 2024
Also running for City Council District 1
- Carolina Chavez (incumbent)
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