Garry Smith, Arkansas Representative
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| Garry Smith | |
| Arkansas House of Representatives District 7 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 2008 | |
| Current term ends 2010 | |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Profession | Professor |
| Website | House site |
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Garry Smith is a Democratic member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing the 7th District since 2008. He is also currently a Justice of the Peace, District Number 1, in Ouachita County.
Smith works as an Adjunct Professor of Economics at Southern Arkansas University Technical Institute, Camden. He is also the Manager/Owner of Garry's Plumbing and Electric, Incorporated.
Smith is a member of the Ouachita County Farm Bureau, Ouachita County Fire District Number 1 Board of Directors, Treasurer of the Ouachita County Cattleman's Association, Instructor - Arkansas Hunter Education Volunteer, and a Master Mason, Camden Lodge Number 1.[1]
Issue positions
Lowery's answers to the Arkansas State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test are available. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected. He did not provide a response when asked his legislative priorities.[2]
Committee membership
- City, County and Local Affairs Committee, Arkansas House
- Public Transportation Committee, Arkansas House
- Subcommittee on Local Government Personnel (Vice Chair)
- Subcommittee on Waterways and Aeronautics
Sponsored legislation
Smith's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 1026 - "TO REQUIRE THAT A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE OIL AND GAS COMMISSION BE EXPERIENCED IN THE DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION, AND TRANSPORTATION OF OIL AND GAS."
- HB 1266 - "AN ACT CONCERNING DEATH AND DISABILITY BENEFITS FOR POLICE OFFICERS KILLED OR INJURED IN THE LINE OF DUTY."
For a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Major donors
Below are Smith's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[3]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| Garry L Smith | $4,276 |
| Garry Smith | $3,000 |
| Ernest Cunningham | $2,000 |
| Atla | $2,000 |
| Southern States Police Benevolent Assoc | $1,326 |
External links
- Arkansas House of Representatives - Rep. Garry Smith
- Project Vote Smart profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2004
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