Justin Martinez for Thornton City Council

I am thrilled to become Ward 1’s next Thornton City Council representative, and eager to get to work serving my neighbors. I want to recognize my many campaign volunteers and supporters. I could not have done this without you - you are the heart and soul of my campaign and of Ward 1. I am deeply grateful to all of you. Most importantly, I want to thank the residents of Ward 1 for putting your trust in me. I will work hard to represent your voice and interests on the city council.

Election Day is today November 7th! Make sure to turn your ballots in by 7:00pm tonight. I will be a strong advocate for working families in Ward 1 and in Thornton. I also value transparency in politics. So here is a list of organizations that have endorsed my campaign. All of these groups are advocates for working families in Colorado.

If you are visiting my page after receiving your ballot and wondering who I am: WELCOME! Here's a little Show & Tell to help you learn more about who I am, what I value, and why I'm the best qualified candidate to represent Ward 1 on Thornton City Council. I will draw on all of my experience to help me make thoughtful, informed and equitable decisions on Thornton City Council. Ballots are due Tuesday!

Happy Halloween! I hope everyone has a wonderfully spooky night!

In school, my kids are learning about the needs of a community. Affordable housing. Community-oriented police. Small and family-owned businesses. Thriving schools. Reliable Transit. Accessible parks and recreation centers. Affordable healthcare. Accountable elected representatives. I agree that these are important elements of a community. Ballots are due on November 7th!

I'm so honored to be endorsed by the Latino Victory Fund! I will work hard to represent latino voices in Thornton.

https://coloradocommunitymedia.com/2023/10/12/thornton-city-council-meeting-results-in-arrest-of-activist/

Thornton City council meeting results in arrest of activist - Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel As they have repeatedly, citizens lambasted the Thornton City Council during the Oct. 10 public comment portion of its meeting, a session that culminated with the arrest of a local political activist.  For the second time in less than a month, Dariush Namazi refused to leave the speaker’s podium ...

I'm honored to be endorsed by the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union! When tough decisions come my way as your Thornton City Council representative, I will always support solutions that benefit working families.

Kaiser needs to do right by their hard working employees. Pay them what their worth. I will always support the hard working members of SEIU Local 105!

I'm proud to support public service workers, and to be endorsed by AFSCME Council 18, the umbrella organization that houses various city, county, and state locals affiliated with the American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in Colorado.

AFSCME's 1.6 million members provide the vital services that make America happen with members in hundreds of different occupations. AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.

I’m proud to be endorsed by the CO/WY Council of the Communication Workers of America, and to support workers’ rights, healthcare access and affordability, and retirement security while serving as the City of Thornton’s next Ward 1 Council Representative.

In Colorado, fourteen CWA Local Unions represent telecommunications workers, flight attendants, custodial workers in Denver Public Schools, hospital workers, ski patrol, newspaper workers, university workers, and more.

CWA has been at the forefront of strengthening workers’ rights, expanding collective bargaining rights, healthcare access and affordability, retirement security, and maintaining good jobs in our global marketplace.

I am honored to be endorsed by Colorado Working Families Party.  I will continue to work hard to support working families throughout Colorado and Thornton.

2023 Endorsements are HERE! With our second round of endorsements complete, we are excited to get to work electing these 🌟22 Working Families candidates 🌟and passing (or defeating!) three ballot measures across the state.

Donate to RFS Hispanic + Latinx candidates! Support the amazing Hispanic + Latinx candidates we're working with in 2023.

I’m proud to be endorsed by the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition CIRC Action Fund. I am committed to making Thornton an inclusive city where everyone is treated with dignity and has equal access to opportunities!

Hey Neighbors! You're invited to join me for another Ward 1 Community Coffee talk on Friday 8/25 5pm-7pm at Starbucks (635 Thornton Pkwy)! I have really enjoyed the lively and engaging conversations during the last two events. The vibe is: smart people, good coffee, friendly neighbors, creative ideas, positive attitudes, and love of our community!

I am proud to receive an endorsement from Run for Something (RFS), the groundbreaking organization that recruits and supports strong voices in the next generation of progressive leadership.

“We’re ecstatic to share this latest class of young, diverse trailblazers running for down-ballot office,” said co-founder and co-executive director Amanda Litman. “Some of the most important progress is made in these often-overlooked elected positions – I’m inspired by the grit and tenacity of these candidates running to create tangible change in their communities. Our team has their backs as they become the next generation of progressive leaders.”

You are invited to join me at my campaign party this Sunday, August 6th at 2pm at Lori Bryner Goldstein 's home. Stop by for a chat and some snacks and support my campaign for Thornton City Council!

I'm excited to be endorsed by 314 Action! As a software engineer I have to be open-minded, analyze complex problems from every angle, and pick solutions based on their merits. I will bring these same strategies to Thornton City Council to bring more efficiency to our local government.

Our first community and coffee meeting went great. Lots of discussion about how engaged citizens can make a difference!

Stop by for coffee + conversation this evening 5pm-7pm at Starbucks 635 Thornton Parkway. Whether you're a black-coffee person, a tea-person, or a frappucino-person, I want to hear your ideas for improving Ward 1 and the City of Thornton.

A little rain didn’t stop this super fun block party in Ward One on Saturday! Thank you to the Thornton PD and the CommUNITY group for hosting, and for the Parks and Rec Department for the Block Party trailer!

If you want to host your own neighborhood block party this summer, send me a message and I’ll connect you with the city!

Councilmember Kathy Henson Justin Martinez for Thornton City Council

Happy Father's Day weekend to all the wonderful dads out there! Being a dad is the best thing I've ever done 😀

Canvassing in Original Thornton with my friend Lori Bryner Goldstein! We had great conversations with Ward 1 residents

Adams County Democratic Party is out there informing voters and celebrating Pride at the 2nd annual Adams County Pride Celebration. There’s tons of fun stuff to do, join us if you can!

Thornton’s inaugural Pride Festival was a huge hit! Almost 400 people attended! Thank you to all who fought hard to get Thornton to host the event. Happy Pride! 🌈🌈🌈

We had a blast at last night’s Ward 1 Ice Cream Social. Thank you Thornton Arts for hosting such a great event in Ward 1! The band Wash Park was amazing!

Come on down to Thorntonfest!

Hope to see you to tomorrow at ThorntonFest! I’m at booth 148, stop by and say hello.

Thorntonfest Thorntonfest embraces the spirit of community involvement, and will offer activities that engage young and old alike.

Thank you to all who supported me in my campaign kick off! It was great to see so many residents of Ward 1 join me. I am inspired by the residents of Ward 1 and serving them will always be my #1 priority. Also, I was happy to support local Thornton food makers La Belle French Bakery, Hell Yeah Salsa, XLVII’s Bakery - everyone loved the snacks!

I support Julia Marvin for Mayor. She will prioritize safe and affordable neighborhoods, a strong and growing economy, and accessble and reliable transportation. Julia the leader Thornton needs! To learn more check out her website https://www.juliamarvin.com