Martinez City Council District 1 · Nov 3, 2026
Jay Howard
Candidate for City Council District 1 (incumbent)
Jay Howard, the incumbent, is running for Martinez City Council District 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Nakenya Allen.
Write-in candidate filing closes (District 1) · Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Jay Howard is the District 1 councilmember and a construction superintendent. He was elected to the City Council in November 2022 and has been Superintendent for G Swanson Construction since 2014.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- City Councilmember District 1
Jay Howard and Nakenya Allen are the two candidates on the ballot for District 1. The mayor and District 4 offices do not appear on the ballot. City of Martinez · Aug 25, 2026
Martinez action minutes list each member by name in the tally; positions here are limited to votes where Jay Howard, Brianne Zorn, Greg Young, Satinder S. Malhi or Debbie McKillop is named in the tally. Martinez City Council Action Minutes, August 5, 2026 · Aug 5, 2026
Where Jay Howard stands: positions on the record
Marina and waterfront3 sourced positions
Says he remains committed to completing the revitalization of the marina and waterfront, among other priorities.
“I remain committed to enhancing public safety, completing the revitalization of our marina and waterfront, supporting local businesses, improving infrastructure, addressing homelessness through regional partnerships, and ensuring Martinez remains a safe, welcoming, and financially strong community.”
Own statementJay Howard candidate statement (City of Martinez) · Aug 7, 2026
Voted yes on authorizing negotiations for an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Tucker Sadler for the marina and waterfront (passed 5-0, July 2025).
Council voteMartinez City Council Action Minutes, July 16, 2025 · Jul 16, 2025
Voted yes on a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Tucker Sadler Architects for the waterfront and marina (passed 5-0, December 2025).
Council voteMartinez City Council Action Minutes, December 17, 2025 · Dec 17, 2025
Budget1 sourced position
Voted yes on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 operating budget, which included a $420,000 loan to the Marina Enterprise Fund (passed 4-0, one absent, June 2026).
Council voteMartinez City Council Action Minutes, June 24, 2026 · Jun 24, 2026
Sport courts1 sourced position
Voted yes on deferring the Hidden Valley tennis court conversion and directing staff to return with a 9:00 p.m. closure at Hidden Valley Sport Courts (passed 5-0, September 2026).
Council voteMartinez City Council Action Minutes, September 2, 2026 · Sep 2, 2026
Downtown business1 sourced position
Voted yes on the motion for item 16, introducing an Entertainment Zones ordinance and giving direction on the Downtown Entertainment Zone Management Plan (passed 5-0, August 2026).
Council voteMartinez City Council Action Minutes, August 5, 2026 · Aug 5, 2026
Homelessness1 sourced position
Says he remains committed to addressing homelessness through regional partnerships.
“I remain committed to enhancing public safety, completing the revitalization of our marina and waterfront, supporting local businesses, improving infrastructure, addressing homelessness through regional partnerships, and ensuring Martinez remains a safe, welcoming, and financially strong community.”
Own statementJay Howard candidate statement (City of Martinez) · Aug 7, 2026
Open space1 sourced position
Says he proudly supported Measure F and will keep advocating for responsible growth.
“I proudly supported Measure F and will continue advocating for responsible growth that balances environmental stewardship with economic opportunity.”
Own statementJay Howard candidate statement (City of Martinez) · Aug 7, 2026
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