New Jersey Record
Pennsauken
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Vince Martinez

Deputy MayorJanuary 2024 – December 2026 (month-level start: January 2024 per 2024 reorganization meeting minutes; month-level end: December 2026 from the three-year staggered term per the Mayor and Committee page; designated Deputy Mayor for 2026 by Resolution 2026:02)

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At a glance

News mentions
1

Term ending Dec 1, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
8
Total speaking time
6:26
Avg per meeting
0:48
Segments
103

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Top issues during term (15)(Public Safety)

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Police Chief Separation Agreement

Not stated in the published materials.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Body-Worn Cameras for Police

Purchase price not stated in the published materials.

medium↓Feb 2026[7]

No-parking sign enforcement dispute on Froschhoffer/King Street alleyway

Minor cost for sign removal and new no-parking signs.

medium↓Feb 2026[6]

Police fleet vehicle upfit funding

Up to $140,000 from the township budget.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

School crossing guard staffing

high↓Apr 2026[3]

New fire department ambulance

$320,000 total, with $16,000 from the township and up to $304,000 bonded.

medium↓Jan 2026[3]

Postponed police officer swearings-in

The township's investment in police staffing and training is credited by officials with enabling tonight's promotions and new hires.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Criminal activity and safety concerns at Cooper River Plaza

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Illegal dumping and neighborhood quality of life near 36th-43rd Streets

Cleanup costs continue to fall on the township; no figure given.

low↓Jun 2026[2]

Third-party billing for EMS and police extra duty

The EMS billing vendor takes 4.25% of collections over a three-year contract.

medium↓Apr 2026[1]

Autism Awareness Month and child abuse prevention efforts

medium↓Jan 2026[1]

Peddling and soliciting rules tightened

None to residents; license fees apply to solicitors.

high↓Feb 2026[1]

New fire ladder truck pre-payment

About $1.2 million now, $2.41 million total, funded through a bond ordinance.

low↓Jan 2026[1]

Retirement of K-9 Titan

high↓Feb 2026[1]

Sober living house oversight concerns

No direct cost identified; township absorbs enforcement and social service burdens when residents are destabilized.

Decisions during term (0)

Recorded while Martinez was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

No decisions found matching Public Safety.

Voting record (0)(Public Safety)

No votes found matching Public Safety.

In the news (1)