Nelson E. Martinez
Incumbent
Wiseburn Unified School District, Governing Board Member
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Overview
Nelson E. Martinez is a member of the Wiseburn Unified School District Governing Board, having served since 2005 and twice as board president.1 He says he helped guide the district through unification and the growth of its partnership with Da Vinci Schools.1 He also says he helped establish Da Vinci Schools.1 He works as Executive Vice President of Element Consulting, a firm that manages construction programs for educational facilities.1 His campaign says this experience strengthens his ability to provide long-range planning and fiscal oversight for the district.2
Campaign money
Filed a Form 470, the short statement for candidates who expect to raise and spend less than $2,000 this year, so there’s no full report. Their filings are with Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk.
Endorsements
- Hawthorne Mayor Alex Vargas3Elected official
- Hawthorne City Council Member Alex Monteiro3Elected official
- Nilo Vega Michelin, President, El Camino Community College District Board of Trustees3Elected official
- Roger Bañuelos, President, Wiseburn Unified School District Board of Trustees3Elected official
- Dr. Neil Goldman, Vice President, Wiseburn Unified School District Board of Trustees3Elected official
- Michelle Legaspi, Member, Wiseburn Unified School District Board of Trustees3Elected official
Sources
- School Board Members - Wiseburn Unified School District, Wiseburn Unified School District. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Nelson Martinez | Wiseburn School Board, Nelson Martinez campaign. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsements — Nelson Martinez, Nelson Martinez for Wiseburn. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.