Ernestina “Tina” Martinez was elected to the At-Large Place C, seat on the Del Rio City Council in May 2022. Councilwoman Martinez graduated from San Felipe High School in 1965 and then attended the Gemological Institute of America. 

 Councilwoman Martinez worked for Woods Jewelers for 12 years, and 8 years at the J.C. Penny jewelry department in Del Rio. For 14 years Martinez was the small business owner & operator of Francis Florist Shop. 

 Councilwoman Martinez has served on the District III seat for two terms prior to her current at large seat. Martinez is currently part of the San Felipe Board of Directors & Del Rio Host Lions Club. She is currently the Secretary for the International Good Neighbor Council and current Fiesta de Amistad Parade Chair. Councilwoman Martinez is also currently the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Education Director. 

 Mrs. Martinez is a member of the Retired Senior Volunteers Program & life member of the VFW Chaplain. She is also the American GI Forum Women’s Chapter Chairwoman. Past President of the Brown Plaza Association & Quad Counties Council, as well as past member of the Operation Troop Family Support & Del Rio Main Street Program. 

 Mrs. Martinez was married to the late Sgt. Jose "Joe" Martinez and has three sons, a stepson, and a stepdaughter.