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Town of Leesburg
News Release
For Immediate Release
January 8, 2019
Media Contact:
Betsy Arnett, Public Information Officer
barnett@leesburgva.gov 703-771-2734
Fernando “Marty” Martinez Elected Vice Mayor of Leesburg
Vice Mayor Martinez is the longest-serving member of the current council.
Leesburg, VA (January 8, 2019) – At their
first meeting of the new year last night, the
Leesburg Town Council elected Fernando
“Marty” Martinez as Vice Mayor. He will
serve as Vice Mayor until December 31,
2020.
Vice Mayor Martinez was first elected to the
Leesburg Town Council in May 2002, making
him the longest-serving member currently
on the Town Council. He previously served as
Vice Mayor from July 2004 to June 2006.
Martinez has lived in Leesburg with his wife
Doris and their children since 1993. Originally from California, Martinez holds a bachelor of
science in Economics and Computer Science from Portland State University and proudly served
his country in the United State Air Force for over seven years. He recently retired after a long
career as a Systems Engineer, supporting a variety of government agencies including the
Federal Aviation Administration. Martinez is active in the community, coaching in a number of
youth and adult sports leagues. He currently serves on the Loudoun County Transit Advisory
Board.
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