Mayor Pro Tem Octavio Cesar Martinez
Octavio Cesar Martinez was elected to the Whittier City Council District 2 in April 2022. Prior to being elected to the City Council, he served on the Whittier City Cultural Arts Commission.
Whittier Municipal Election Day Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 7am
Octavio Martinez Fighting for What Matters Most
Public Safety
Number one priority is the safety of our community…always has been and always will be. With property crimes in California and Whittier increasing, many people in Whittier have personally experienced...
Homelessness
Whittier Homelessness: When it comes to homelessness in California, cities and counties throughout the state are busy mopping up the deluge.
Long Term Community Investment
As your councilman it is important to look to the future and set the foundation for a community that is strong, and constantly growing. I champion Investing in businesses, cutting red tape and incentivizing individuals to invest in Whittier.
Re-elect Octavio Martinez for Whittier City Council, District 2
Octavio Cesar Martinez was elected to the Whittier City Council District 2 in April 2022. Prior to being elected to the City Council, he served on the Whittier City Cultural Arts Commission.
A resident of Whittier for over 35 years, has three adult children: David Octavio, Michael John and Christina Catherine and three grandchildren: Miriam, Lidia, and Maxwell. His professional experience includes 30 years in telecommunications, non-profit work, fund raising, and running a small business in Whittier.
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