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Janette Martinez

Commissioner2022-09-13–2026-12-01

About

Janette Martinez's campaign focuses heavily on enhancing public safety, managing community growth, and improving the overall quality of life for residents of Kissimmee. Her platform centers on practical measures to support the city's ongoing development while addressing core municipal services.

Campaign promises (3)

  • public-safety
    Janette Martinez campaigned with a primary focus on enhancing public safety within the city.
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  • development
    Janette Martinez centered her re-election platform on managing local growth and development.
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  • infrastructure
    Janette Martinez pledged to focus on initiatives that improve the overall quality of life for Kissimmee residents.
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At a glance

News mentions
0

Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
23
Total speaking time
1:47:54
Avg per meeting
4:41
Segments
1886

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Top issues during term (15)(Parks Rec)

medium↓Mar 2026[9]

Ruby Plaza Renaming for Bill Hansen

Staff said renaming the plaza would be the most economical option, avoiding a cost hit to taxpayers.

low↓Jul 2026[8]

Downtown mural removal and historic preservation

medium↓Mar 2026[8]

Ruby Plaza renaming to Bill Hanson Plaza

Minimal cost to the city, limited to signage and rebranding.

high↓Apr 2026[8]

Parks and recreation funding at risk

Millions in projects are on hold; even the $25,000 community benefit grant program could shrink next year.

medium↓Aug 2026[6]

Service animal access at Lakefront Park

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Lancaster Ranch Park buildout

Construction of the remaining park phases depends on funding that hasn't been secured yet — possibly sales tax dollars or phased funding.

medium↓Jun 2026[4]

Maintenance concerns at school-adjacent park on Central Ave

Modest cost for trash receptacles, grounds maintenance, and sidewalk and guardrail repairs.

high↓Mar 2026[3]

Lakeside Community Center permanently on hold

Construction and ongoing operating costs the city says it can no longer commit to given expected property tax revenue losses.

medium↓Feb 2026[3]

Chambers Park Phase 2 construction

Construction cost wasn't stated, but the full park build-out is a multi-year capital commitment.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Nonprofit seeks venue after Civic Center closure

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

ADA-accessible swing sets at Lakefront Park

Within the existing parks equipment replacement budget — described as a small amount.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

Smoking and Vaping Ban in Public Parks

Minimal enforcement cost; students noted litter cleanup savings.

low↓Feb 2026[1]

Black History Celebration at Chambers Park

The city is contributing $1,900 toward an event budget the organizer placed around $6,250.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Shingle Creek Trail moves forward

City commits $254,718 toward trail costs not covered by state funding.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Future of the downtown library

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Martinez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Parks Rec.

Voting record (0)(Parks Rec)

No votes found matching Parks Rec.