Meet Consuelo.
Consuelo grew up in Escondido since the age of four and has never left.
Consuelo’s Background.
Consuelo Martinez was born in Southern California and has lived in Escondido since the age of four. She is the proud daughter of hard-working immigrant parents. Consuelo attended public schools in District 1 and graduated from Escondido High School then went on to graduate from Palomar College and received her bachelor's degree in Political Science and Women's Studies from California State University of San Marcos. Consuelo has been involved in the community for over two decades. She has served as former commissioner for the City of Escondido's Community Services Commission and the former police chief's community advisory group.
Consuelo in Her Community.
Consuelo was elected to the Escondido City Council in 2018 where she served as deputy mayor her first two years in public office. She was recently re-elected by a overwhelming majority in Novmember 2022 to serve her second term as Councilmember for Escondido City Countil - District 1.
Additionally, Consuelo serves on the following boards and committees:
Regional
San Diego Water Authority
San Diego County Air Pollution Control District
League of Cities - San Diego Chapter & Cal Cities Public Safety Committee
City
Boards & Commissions Subcommittee (Founding Member)
Housing Subcommittee
Education Subcommittee
California Center for the Arts - Escondido Subcommittee
