Alejandro “Alex” Martinez

Overview
The first Latino mayor of San Angelo, Alejandro “Alex” Martinez. He has a wife, Teresa, and two daughters, Maria, 23, and Mercedes, 19.

Appearance
Martinez, 50, stands 5’8" tall and has a burly build. He has gray-streaked black hair, dark brown eyes and a mustache. He is skilled at putting visitors at ease, though Martinez can also be quite caustic in political debates.

History
The son of Mexican immigrants to California, Martinez maintains close ties with the Latino population of San Angelo. He enjoyed a strong base of support among residents of all ethnic backgrounds during his terms as Mayor, though conservatives tended to dislike Martinez.

An attorney before entering the political scene. He was elected to the City Council in 1986. He captured the post of mayor in 1992, and won re-election in 1996.

Since the 1990s, he spoke out strongly against efforts to limit immigration, crack down on illegal aliens and overturn affirmative action programs. Martinez views these attempts as unfair attacks on Latinos in particular. He has also spoken in defense of the civil rights of supers, though Martinez has roundly condemned the actions of criminal paranormals in San Angelo.

There were rumors that the mayor, a Democrat, may seek higher office in the near future, possibly running for Cassandra Knight’s seat in the House of Representatives when she retires.

Martinez fought several bouts as an amateur boxer in his youth, something his political advisers were fond of pointing out during campaigns.