Commissioner / Surveyor· January 2023 to January 2027
Tony Martines
Carbon County
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- Meetings spoken in
- 36
- Total speaking time
- 2:19:10
- Avg per meeting
- 3:52
- Segments
- 2550
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Commissioner / Surveyor Tony Martines on the recordAI-generated · 7 meetingsCommissioner Tony Martines has consistently focused on administrative efficiency and economic development, frequently facilitating procurement processes, ordinance approvals, and board appointments to support county operations. He has advocated for a methodical approach to regional growth, specifically supporting projects related to advanced nuclear technology, land use, and local community initiatives. His tenure is marked by active participation in procedural governance, including managing transitions between the Board of Equalization and the Board of Commissioners and championing the professional recognition of county staff.
Top issues during term (20)
Community Economic Development Advisory Board Vacancy
The loss of the $600 million facility represents a significant missed opportunity for local tax base expansion and job creation.
Altigen Phased Technology Park and Power Plant Proposal
Multi-million dollar private investment with anticipated local property tax contributions and construction jobs.
County Building Security
The board's decisions will determine how district funds are allocated for future construction and maintenance projects.
Kenilworth Historic Store Rezone
The project is expected to contribute positively to the county's tax base.
Nuclear Energy Workshops
The workshops are informational and intended to prepare the community for potential future energy projects.
election results
No immediate financial impacts are detailed in this report.
flooding
Local taxpayers and drivers could be on the hook for unexpected road repairs and property damage clean-up costs.
2026 Budget Adjustments and Public Hearing
Directly impacts district spending and revenue allocations for 2026.
Drought Emergency Declaration
This declaration opens access to state and federal financial assistance for local farmers.
Workforce Housing Shortage
The project aims to keep entry-level home prices in the mid-$300,000 range.
Mental Health and Substance Use Services
The county operates on a thin budget for suicide prevention, which is currently strained by the loss of sponsorship funds.
Motocross Track Improvements and Recreation Funding
Approx. $230,000 grant with a 25% match ($46,000 in-kind, $10,000 cash).
Certified Tax Rates
Adjustments to property valuations affecting county tax revenues.
Miss Carbon County Scholarship Program
$1,900 allocated for scholarships plus potential consideration for additional state fee assistance during budget review.
Ridge Road Industrial Park Infrastructure Funding
$2.85 million federal grant awarded for road construction.
Future Development Overlay Zones
The goal is to ensure developers pay their fair share and don't pass infrastructure costs onto the county.
ordinance amendment
The exact financial impact is currently unknown because the county hasn't released the specifics of the ordinance.
Misdemeanor Prosecution Services
The county is seeking a 2.5% annual increase to better cover the costs of legal services.
Golf Course Operations and Financial Oversight
Affects ongoing operational expenditures for local recreational amenities.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Martines personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed2026-05-20
Transfer of East Carbon Senior Center Ownership
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-04-01
Appointment of Jennifer Colosimo to the Children's Justice Center Board
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-03-18
adjourn as the Carbon County Board of Commissioners and convene as the Carbon County Board of Equalization
- secondedpassed2026-03-18
Rural Utah Infrastructure Coalition Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-03-18
Weed Department Truck Bid
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2026-01-21
Centricom Lease Modification
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- moved2026-01-21
Commissioner Martines made a motion to adjourn.
- secondedpassed2026-01-07
2026 Cooperative Agreement with USU Extension
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-17
Commissioner Haddock made a motion to approve the December 3, 2025 Commission Meeting minutes.
- movedpassed2025-12-17
Commissioner Martines made a motion to approve Ordinance 590 for the 2026 Carbon County Commission Meeting schedule.
- secondedpassed2025-12-17
Commissioner Haddock made a motion to approve Alexis Sandoval for the Children’s Justice Center and Dixie Marvadakis for the Housing Authority board.
- movedpassed2025-12-17
2026 Carbon County Budget
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-17
Carbon County Hazard Mitigation Plan
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-17
Assessor-Initiated Adjustments
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed2025-12-17
Commissioner Martines made a motion to open the public hearing at 4:42 p.m.
- movedpassed2025-12-17
adjourn as the Carbon County Board of Equalization and reconvene as the Carbon County Board of Commissioners
- secondedpassed2025-12-17
Bulletproof Vest Grant Ratification
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-12-17
Late Property Tax Appeals
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2025-11-19
to approve the factual error list of nineteen
- secondedpassed2025-11-19
Memorandum of Understanding: America 250 Utah
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (430)
Recorded while Martines was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of September 16, 2026 Commission Minutes
Approval of Visa U.S.A. Inc. Agreement
Approval of 2027 Co-Op Marketing Grant Agreement
Approval of State of Utah OHVR Grant for Motocross Track
Approval of Rodeo Contract Addendum with All In Pro Rodeo LLC
Approval to Apply for Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Grant
Approval of Assessor's Recommended Property Value Changes
Denial of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-195
Approval of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-198
Denial of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-199
Denial of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-200
Denial of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-201
Approval of Late Property Tax Appeal 2026-202
Denial of Late Property Tax Appeal Parcels (Hearing 203)
Adjourn as Carbon County Board of Commissioners and convene as Carbon County Board of Equalization
Adjourn as Carbon County Board of Equalization and convene as Carbon County Board of Commissioners
Table Conditional Use Permit for Altigen Tech Park
Voting record (9)
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