Jessie Florenzo Martines

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Jessie Martines completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Martines' responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-386061-2026-02-26\" id=\"heading-bio-386061-2026-02-26\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-386061-2026-02-26\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-386061-2026-02-26\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-386061-2026-02-26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-386061-2026-02-26\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI am an Army veteran and trained Combat Medic with over 25 years of experience as a Healthcare Administrator. Originally from Omaha and raised in Houston, I eventually settled in Arizona, dedicating my adult life to giving back to my community by building teams that provide best-in-class healthcare.\r\n<p>Growing up in low-income neighborhoods in Houston taught me the value of hard work, which earned me a scholarship after high school. However, I chose to turn it down to pursue a calling focused on the service of others. My professional reward has always been ensuring that members of the community receive the help they need.\r\n</p>\nWith over 20 years of leadership and team-building experience reinforced by my military service, I consider myself a leader dedicated to the people. Having traveled extensively across the United States, from major cities to small towns, I have gained a firsthand understanding of the common struggles Americans face. These experiences, combined with my professional background, have shaped my ability to lead effectively and compassionately.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-386061-2026-02-26\" id=\"heading-key-message-386061-2026-02-26\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-386061-2026-02-26\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-386061-2026-02-26\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-386061-2026-02-26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-386061-2026-02-26\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>People First, Because I am From The People and For The People</li><li>It is time to elect a representative who cannot be bought and who will consistently prioritize the needs of the people above their own.</li><li>Together we can and will take your government back and give it back to the people. I cannot do it alone; it will take all of us working together to make this happen.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-386061-2026-02-26\" id=\"heading1-386061-2026-02-26\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-386061-2026-02-26\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-386061-2026-02-26\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-386061-2026-02-26\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-386061-2026-02-26\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tHealthcare, education, tackling the root causes of affordability, stopping corporate take over of residential property.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nJessie Martines completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Martines' responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. I am an Army veteran and trained Combat Medic with over 25 years of experience as a Healthcare Administrator. Originally from Omaha and raised in Houston, I eventually settled in Arizona, dedicating my adult life to giving back to my community by building teams that provide best-in-class healthcare. Growing up in low-income neighborhoods in Houston taught me the value of hard work, which earned me a scholarship after high school. However, I chose to turn it down to pursue a calling focused on the service of others. My professional reward has always been ensuring that members of the community receive the help they need. With over 20 years of leadership and team-building experience reinforced by my military service, I consider myself a leader dedicated to the people. Having traveled extensively across the United States, from major cities to small towns, I have gained a firsthand understanding of the common struggles Americans face. These experiences, combined with my professional background, have shaped my ability to lead effectively and compassionately. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? People First, Because I am From The People and For The People It is time to elect a representative who cannot be bought and who will consistently prioritize the needs of the people above their own. Together we can and will take your government back and give it back to the people. I cannot do it alone; it will take all of us working together to make this happen. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? Healthcare, education, tackling the root causes of affordability, stopping corporate take over of residential property.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]