Coachella City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Juan M. Martinez

Candidate for City Council (incumbent)

9 candidates · 3 seats3 sourced positions

Juan M. Martinez, the incumbent, is running for Coachella City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 5 candidates are running for 2 seats.

Last day for counties to begin mailing ballots · Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Today

Real estate broker with 20 years helping Coachella families buy and keep their homes. Was appointed to a vacant council seat on June 5, 2026.

The county list marks Frank Figueroa (mayor) and Juan M. Martinez (council) as holding their offices by appointment to a vacancy. Riverside County Registrar of Voters · Sep 11, 2026

Where Juan M. Martinez stands: positions on the record

Data centers1 sourced position

Supports a ban on data centers and environmental review of every large project.
“I support a ban on data centers, real environmental review of every large project, and an energy strategy that keeps rates affordable and puts revenue back into Coachella.”
Own statementCity of Coachella

Housing1 sourced position

Lists inclusionary zoning requirements for workforce and affordable units among his platform points.
“Push for inclusionary zoning requirements that guarantee a percentage of new Coachella developments include workforce and affordable units.”
Own statementJuan M. Martinez for Coachella City Council 2026

Growth and review1 sourced position

Lists full environmental impact review of major development proposals before any council vote among his platform points.
“Demand full Environmental Impact Review scrutiny on major development proposals before any council vote.”
Own statementJuan M. Martinez for Coachella City Council 2026

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