Arrival of new security guard to downtown Martinez sparks debate

Arrival of new security guard to downtown Martinez sparks debate

The holiday spirit is on full display in downtown Martinez, but it’s not just Santa who’s come to town. A new armed security guard is out, patrolling the streets. “We want to encourage folks who are patronizing our businesses and we want them to have the best experience downtown,” said Brianne Zorn, Martinez mayor. Zorn says there’ve been concerns surrounding the unhoused and people not respecting business owners’ property. She says the city use…