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Teófila Martínez
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| Congress of Deputies | |
| In office 2009–2015 |
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| Constituency | Spain |
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| In office 2000–2008 |
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| In office 1989–1999 |
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| Born | 1948 (age 77) |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Political party | People's Party |
| Other political affiliations |
Popular Alliance |
| Occupation | Politician |
María Teófila Martínez Saiz (born in 1948) is a Spanish politician. She was the mayor of Cádiz, a city in Andalusia, from 1995 to 2015.
Martínez is a member of the People's Party. She has also been a member of the Congress of Deputies of Spain since the 1980s. The Congress of Deputies is like the main parliament where laws are made.
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Teófila Martínez's Political Journey
Teófila Martínez is an architect by training. Her political career began in December 1982. She was chosen as a leader for the Popular Alliance in Cadiz. This was an important political group.
Early Roles and Mayoral Success
From 1983 to 1987, she served as a councilor in El Puerto de Santa María. A councilor helps manage a city or town. She became the mayor of Cadiz in 1995. She was a very popular mayor. In the 2003 and 2007 elections, she received about 60% of the votes. This made her the most voted mayor in Spain's provincial capitals. She won for the fifth time in 2011, showing strong support from the people.
Serving in the Spanish Parliament
Martínez has been a member of the Congress of Deputies since 1989. This is Spain's main law-making body. From 2000 to 2008, she served as a senator in the Andalusian parliament. A senator is also a lawmaker, but for a specific region. She led the People's Party in Andalusia from 1999 to 2004. She also spoke for her party on public works projects.
Key Projects as Mayor of Cadiz
During her time as mayor, Teófila Martínez worked on many important projects for Cadiz. She approved digging a railway line through the city. She also made sure that important old buildings were kept in good condition. She helped develop unused shipyards, which are places where ships are built or repaired.
Building and Celebrating in Cadiz
She also started the construction of a second bridge for Cadiz. This helped connect different parts of the city. She led the celebrations for the Bicentennial of the Cortes of Cadiz. This event marked 200 years since Spain's first constitution was written in Cadiz in 1812. In 2012, Cadiz was named the Latin American Capital of Culture. It also hosted a big meeting called the 22nd Ibero-American Summit.
Developing Cadiz's Economy
In 2013, Teófila Martínez suggested a plan to create a big logistics center in Cadiz. This center would help move goods between Europe, Africa, and America. Cadiz is in a great location near the Strait of Gibraltar. This plan was supported by the Spanish government. It aimed to make Cadiz an important hub for trade and transport.
Public Comments and Apology
In August 2013, Teófila Martínez made some comments about social media. She was talking about people asking for help from the city. She said that people asking for food might not be able to afford Twitter. Many people on social media disagreed with her. They pointed out that she had suggested free WiFi zones in the city just two years before. On September 13, 2013, she apologized for her remarks. She said she was still learning about new technologies.
Leaving Mayoral Office
After the local elections in 2015, Teófila Martínez was replaced as mayor. José María González Santos became the new mayor of Cadiz.
Later Public Appearances
On September 20, 2021, Teófila Martínez attended a conference. She was at the Port of Cadiz Bay with Francisco Piniella Corbacho. They discussed important topics related to the port.
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