Council Member, At-Large· 2026-2029
Clara Martinez
Lansing
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 19
- Total speaking time
- 27:10
- Avg per meeting
- 1:26
- Segments
- 334
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Top issues during term (10)(General)
Flock license plate reader surveillance
$246,783 state grant with a $160,408.95 local match for theft prevention programs.
Supportive housing services funding
The funding amount wasn't specified at this meeting.
Homeless Encampment Sweeps and Winter Shelter
Speakers cited over $350,000 in proposed surveillance spending that they argued should fund housing and shelter instead.
Gun violence down sharply
Safer streets usually mean lower emergency services costs and a boost to local property values, which is good news for everyone's wallet.
Charter transition of city boards to ward structure
No direct cost to the city named; a new advisory board would be created if voters approve.
Recovery housing zoning at 810 W. Saginaw
A $300,000 MSHDA grant supports the project.
Opioid settlement participation
Settlement participation could bring opioid abatement funds to the city; amounts not stated.
Early absentee ballot processing for November 3 election
No direct costs here, though keeping early voting running takes funded poll workers and municipal resources.
Citywide trash collection study
Study funding amount not yet specified; could eventually change what residents pay for trash service.
Legislative Analyst vacancy refill
Constant hiring and training means wasted tax dollars and potential delays that could cost the city down the line.
Decisions during term (2)
Recorded while Martinez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Voting record (0)(General)
No votes found matching General.