Martindale needs Joy.
Joy Jungers knows what it means to show up.For decades, Joy has quietly served the Martindale community she loves—pitching in where help is needed, whether that’s volunteering at local events or rolling up her sleeves for the Great Texas River Clean-Up.A retired physician, longtime Martindale resident, and current member of the River Advisory Board and the Martindale Water Supply Board, Joy believes leadership means listening, working hard, and putting the community first.Martindale is changing, and the decisions we make today will shape the town for generations. Joy is running for City Council to protect the river, maintain our infrastructure, and guide responsible growth while preserving the character that makes Martindale special.
Do you know Joy?
Joy Jungers has called Martindale home since 1997.She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Biology before earning her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. She completed her internship and anesthesia residency at Yale–New Haven Hospital before returning to Central Texas to practice medicine at Central Texas Medical Center in San Marcos.Since retiring from medicine, Joy has remained deeply involved in the Martindale community. She assists her husband in his home inspection business and manages a rental property locally.Joy has served on the Martindale Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors since 2014 and has served for seven years on the Martindale River Advisory Board, helping protect one of the town’s most treasured natural resources.Her long record of service reflects a simple belief:
strong communities are built by neighbors who show up and work together.
Joy's Priorities
Martindale is growing, and we must plan carefully to protect what makes our town special while preparing for the future.
Protect the San Marcos River
Maintain and improve our roads
Plan for responsible growth
Strengthen transparency in local government
Preserve Martindale’s historic character
Find proactive solutions and be a good neighbor
Upcoming Events
| WHAT | WHEN | WHERE |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate Meet & Greet | 3/29/26 at 3PM | Martindale Lawn |
| Martindale Candidate Forum | 4/20/26, 6:30pm | Crook Building (413 Main Street) |
| LAST DAY TO REGISTER TO VOTE! | 4/2/26 | REGISTER HERE |
| EARLY VOTING | 4/20 - 4/28 | FIND AN EARLY VOTING LOCATION |
| ELECTION DAY | 5/2/26 | FIND A VOTING LOCATION |
Voting Resources
Contact Joy
Joy wants to hear what matters to you! Contact Joy to share your ideas, concerns, or to help get Joy elected May 2nd.
I love Martindale and the people who make this town such a special place to live.
We are at an important moment in our city’s future. With thoughtful planning, transparency, and community input, we can protect our river, improve our infrastructure, and guide growth in a way that preserves Martindale’s character.
I would be honored to earn your support in the May 2, 2026 General Election.
— Joy Jungers
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