Hi, I’m Jorge "George" Martinez
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Founding President - Alpha Gamma Omega, 2009

I help lead bible studies and events for our youth, every other month as we trade-off between two of us who lead the youth group of 15-20 kids.

Accountability Board Member of New Life Family Church. A 1200 person megachurch based in the heart of McAllen. My job as a board member is to keep the head pastor and pastoral team accountable in their walk with Christ as they serve their community. The mission of New Life Family Church is to love, train, and build leaders and to see souls come to Jesus Christ. We have various outreach ministries who go out weekly to care for those in need. Our goal is for everyone to encounter God.Accountability Board Member of New Life Family Church. A 1200 person megachurch based in the heart of McAllen. My job as a board member is to keep the head pastor and pastoral team accountable in their walk with Christ as they serve their community. The mission of New Life Family Church is to love, train, and build leaders and to see souls come to Jesus Christ. We have various outreach ministries who go out weekly to care for those in need. Our goal is for everyone to encounter God.

Governor Greg Abbott Appointee. During my tenure, I oversaw a total of 78 cases throughout 13 Informal Settlement Conferences and 7 Temporary Suspension meetings. I also attended 13 scheduled public meetings where my input as a public member brought a much-needed voice and perspective.

Re-appointed by Mayor Dr. Armando Ocaña to The Citizens Advisory Committee for a 3rd term, where I did not seek re-election as chairman.

Re-appointed by Mayor Beto Salinas to The Citizens Advisory Committee for a second two year term, and elected chairman of the committee in January of 2018 and 2019.

Appointed by Mayor Beto Salinas to the Citizens Advisory Committee. The City of Mission has been receiving funds for the past 29 years from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. This money is used to provide services for the benefit of low to moderate income areas throughout the city and for low to moderate income individuals. The City of Mission has provided funding for housing assistance, infrastructure and public service agencies. This fiscal year, a little over 70% of our budget is currently going to housing assistance due to a dire need in the community. We have also funded numerous infrastructure projects like water & sewer improvements, park improvements and fire equipment for Fire Prevention and Fire Department. The city has also provided funding to several agencies like Amigos Del Valle, which provides home-delivered meals to homebound seniors and senior activities at the Arnaldo Ramirez Center. Area Agency on Aging provides medication assistance, dentures and hearing aids. Dentists Who Care, which provides free dental care to indigent children by way of the mobile dental unit. Children’s Advocacy Center provides counseling services to abused and neglected children.Easter Seals provides rehabilitation services to children and adults and Silver Ribbon which provides rent and utility deposits and payments for the elderly and disabled.

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