Government Affairs Lunch

Join us for this month's government affairs meeting! 
The Chamber's Government Affairs Committee works to create and sustain a favorable business environment in which all businesses can grow and prosper through the monitoring of legislation and influencing of governmental decisions on behalf of the interests of our members. This committee provides a basis for the Chamber to act on local, state, and federal governmental issues and evaluate political candidates.

This month our guest speaker is... Councilwoman
Consuelo Martinez, District 1  
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 Mexican immigrant parents. Consuelo attended public schools in District 1 and graduated from Escondido High School then went on to graduate from Palomar College and California State University of San Marcos where she received two bachelor’s degrees in Political Science (Global Concentration) & Women’s Studies.
 
Councilmember Consuelo Martinez was elected to the Escondido City Council in 2018 in a true wave of leadership change in the city. In November 2022, she was re-elected by an overwhelming majority to serve her second term as Councilmember for Escondido City Council - District 1. Consuelo Martinez served as Deputy Mayor from 2019-2020 and in 2024. She has served in various regional boards such as the San Diego County Water Authority, San Diego Air Pollution Control District, and the San Dieguito Riverpark Joint Powers Authority. She is also the city’s voting member to the California League of Cities.
 
Consuelo is no stranger to leadership or service—she has devoted more than half her life to uplifting her community and creating meaningful change. Long before holding public office, Consuelo was already organizing, advocating, and building power with those often overlooked. From founding grassroots organizations to supporting immigrants, mentoring youth, and helping residents become more civically engaged, her work has always centered around people and her love for her city.
 
When Consuelo is not at city hall, she is running her small business Hidden City Finds or spending time with family.
Consuelo leads with heart, vision, and action. She believes in leaving every space better than she found it and empowering others to do the same. A true changemaker, she’s passionate about equity, community voice, and ensuring that everyone—regardless of background—has the opportunity to thrive.


Lunch sponsor opportunity available. Please contact Joe Coyle.