Mayor Martin’s tenure in public service began during a pivotal period for both Port St. Lucie and the nation as communities worked to recover from the Great Recession. During that time and in the years since, she has played a central role in guiding the City toward long-term financial stability. Under her leadership, Port St. Lucie has reduced total debt by more than 44 percent and lowered the City’s millage (tax) rate incrementally by nearly 25 percent over the past decade, reinforcing a commitment to responsible budgeting while continuing to meet the essential needs of a growing population.
Infrastructure investment has been a hallmark of Mayor Martin’s time in office. From 2021 to 2025, the City completed six major roadway projects, including segments of Port St. Lucie Boulevard South, Floresta Drive Phases 1 and 2, Tradition Parkway, and the Torino Parkway roundabout. During that same period, more than 223 centerline miles of roadway were repaved, and 14.4 miles of new sidewalks were constructed, improving mobility, safety, and connectivity throughout the community.
Economic development has also been a major focus of Mayor Martin’s leadership. She has been instrumental in advancing the Southern Grove jobs corridor, which has attracted nationally recognized employers and institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, Amazon Distribution, FedEx, TAMCO, Accel, Cheney Brothers, Oculus Surgical, Keiser University, Costco Depot, and others. These efforts have resulted in the creation of nearly 1,500 jobs above the median wage and helped position Port St. Lucie as a regional employment center. Development in Southern Grove has progressed far more rapidly than originally projected, reaching near buildout in just six years.
To support these advancements while protecting taxpayers, the City has secured more than $160 million in state and federal grant funding since 2021. These funds have supported critical infrastructure, public safety, and community projects, significantly offsetting local costs.
Guided by resident priorities identified in the City’s citizen survey, Mayor Martin has supported the Natural PSL Land Bank and Community Trust to help preserve land for future community needs. In 2025, the Trust acquired nearly 273 acres, advancing neighborhood park and natural preserve priorities identified by residents.
Mayor Martin has placed a strong emphasis on parks, recreation, and neighborhood investment. The City has built or renovated 79 parks, with two regional parks and an additional 40 park projects currently in progress. She has been a strong advocate for the Parks and Recreation Department’s long-term master planning efforts and has supported the development of neighborhood parks such as Woodland Trails Park and Winterlakes Park. Her involvement in the concept and design of Pioneer Park in the Port District and Torino Regional Park reflects a broader commitment to creating inclusive, family-oriented public spaces across the city.
Public safety remains a top priority for Mayor Martin. Throughout her tenure, Port St. Lucie has consistently been recognized as the safest large city in the State of Florida. She has supported strategic investments in law enforcement, including the establishment of a new western police district, enhancements to traffic enforcement, and the development of a Police Training Facility. She also played an integral role in advancing Fire Station 20, strengthening emergency response capabilities and enhancing safety for residents in western Port St. Lucie.
Looking ahead, Mayor Martin remains focused on thoughtful growth and long-term planning. She continues to champion the City’s citizen-driven Strategic Plan, which guides priorities and investments based on community input, and supports the redevelopment of Walton & One, formerly City Center, on the City’s east side as part of a broader vision for balanced growth across Port St. Lucie.
In addition to her mayoral responsibilities, Mayor Martin serves as Chair of the St. Lucie County Fire District Board and Chair of the Humane Society of St. Lucie County. She also serves on the St. Lucie County Transportation Planning Organization, the Council on Aging, and the Florida Coast Medical Center Board.
Mayor Martin and her family moved to Port St. Lucie in 2006, and her connection to the community is both personal and enduring. She is a paralegal by profession, and her husband, Aaron, serves as a Lieutenant with the Port St. Lucie Police Department. Together, they are proud parents to two college-aged children, Nicholas and Jordan. In her spare time, Mayor Martin is an advocate for furry friends, especially cats, and enjoys spending time in nature, camping with family and friends.