Background
Martinez, Raul L. was born on March 6, 1949 in Santiago, Oriente, Cuba. Son of Chin and Aida Martinez. came to the United States, 1960.
Martinez, Raul L. was born on March 6, 1949 in Santiago, Oriente, Cuba. Son of Chin and Aida Martinez. came to the United States, 1960.
Associate of Arts, Miami Dade College. Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Florida International University, Miami, 1977.
Public, founder, El Sol de Hialeah, Florida, since 1969;
president, Martex Realty, Florida, since 1975;
member city council, City of Hialeah, 1977-1981;
mayor, City of Hialeah, since 1981. Member Democratic Policy Commission's Roundtable on Defense and Foreign Policy, State Comprehensive Plan Committee, Dade Clean Inc. Past vice chairman Beacon Council.
Chairman Dade County Council Mayors, Southern Florida Employment and Tng.Consortium, Hialeah Dade Development Inc. Board directors Hialeah Pk. racecourse. Member franchise and environmental review committee High Speed Rail, 1987.
Mem.Gov.'s Commision on Statewide Prosecution Function, 1984-1985, Florida StateCommn. on Hispanic Affairs, 1979-1982;president Florida League of Cities.
Member Dade County Association Chiefs Police, Little Havana Nutrition and Activities Center, State Florida Planning Commission, United Way of Dade County (community development committee), Little Havana Activity Centers Commission, St. JohnHome Health Care Inc. Advisory board Barry U. Honorary adviser Miami Dade Community College, North Campus-Hialeah Center Federation Hispanic Students.
Chairman Southern Municipal Conference. Board directors National League of Cities. Former president Florida League of Cities.
Member of the United States Conference of Mayors, Hialeah-Miami Springs-N.W. Dade Area Chamber ofC., National League Cities, Florida League Cities (president), Dade County League (past president), Hialeah Latin Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis.
Married Angela Callava, January 10, 1970. Children: Aida, Raul Junior.