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 (4)(Development)
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.
Workforce Housing Shortage
The project aims to keep entry-level home prices in the mid-$300,000 range.
Ridge Road Crossing Subdivision
Private investment in local housing infrastructure.
Broken Mesa Property Sale
Generates revenue of at least $11,000 while recouping prior appraisal expenses.
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 (10)
Recorded while Martines was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Community Economic Development Advisory Board Appointment
Community Economic Development Advisory Board Appointment
Appointment of Daniel Luke to Economic Development Board
Adoption of Ordinance #589 for Development Code Updates
Annual Carbon County Development Code Amendments
Adjourn Commission and Convene as Redevelopment Agency
Adjourn Redevelopment Agency and Reconvene as Commission
Land Lease Agreement with Clean Development International
Development and Tax Increment Financing Incentive Interlocal Agreement for Status Hospitality Group
Voting record (0)(Development)
No votes found matching Development.