Marti Coley
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| Marti Coley | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 7 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 16, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 7 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,697/year | |
| Per diem | $133/per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | June 14, 2005 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 4 terms (8 years) | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Florida State University (1984) | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | March 15, 1961 | |
| Place of birth | Blountstown, Florida | |
| Profession | Teacher | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Coley worked as an English Teacher at Chipola College from 1989-2005, and was a teacher at Malone High School from 1985-1989.
She is the Chair of the Bay County Legislative Delegation.[1]
Issues
Coley did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test provides voters with how a candidate would vote on the issues if elected.[2]
Sponsored legislation
Coley's sponsored legislation includes:
- HB 815 - "Tax on Sales, Use, and Other Transactions: Specifies period during which sales of clothing & school supplies are exempt from tax; provides exceptions; provides appropriation."
- HB 817 - "Pub. Rec./Cellular Telephone Numbers and Telephone Records/Law Enforcement Personnel: Provides exemption from public records requirements for cellular telephone numbers not otherwise disclosed by employing law enforcement agency & telephone records for all telephone numbers of specified active or former law enforcement personnel; provides for review & repeal of exemption; provides statement of public necessity."
- HB 1441 - "State Employees: Provides that certain employees may be disciplined only for just cause; authorizes progressive discipline under certain circumstances"
For details and a full listing of sponsored bills, see the House site.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Coley has been appointed to these committees:
- Appropriations
- Education
- Subcommittee on Economic Development and Tourism
- Subcommittee on K-20 Competitiveness
- Subcommittee on Pre K-12 Appropriations, Chair
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Coley served on these committees:
- Administrative Procedures Committee, Florida State Legislature (Alternating Chair)
- Education Policy Council (Vice Chair)
- PreK-12 Appropriations Committee
- PreK-12 Policy Committee
- Select Committee on Seminole Indian Compact Review
Elections
2010
Coley won re-election to the 7th District seat in 2010. She had no primary opposition. Coley defeated David Pleat in the November 2 general election.[3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 7 2010 General election results | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
 Marti Coley (R)
| 42,978 | 74.29% | ||
| David Pleat (D) | 14,877 | 25.71% | ||
2008
In 2008, Coley won re-election to the Florida House of Representatives from Florida's 7th District. Coley ran unopposed in the election. She raised $99,274 for her campaign.[4]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Coley raised $258,879 in contributions. [5]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Florida Republican Party | $22,475 |
| Florida Chamber Of Commerce | $4,500 |
| Florida Association Of Insurance Agents | $2,000 |
| Florida Chiropractic Association | $2,000 |
2008
Below are Coley's top 5 campaign contributors in the 2008 election:[6]
| Contributor | 2008 total |
|---|---|
| FL Police Benevolent Assoc | $2,000 |
| 21st Century Oncology | $1,000 |
| American Resort Development Assoc | $1,000 |
| FL Chamber of Commerce | $1,000 |
| FL Assoc of Insurance Agents | $1,000 |
Recent news
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External links
- Marti Coley's personal website
- Florida House of Representatives - Rep. Marti Coley
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Campaign Contributions: 2008, 2006
- Marti Coley on Facebook
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| Preceded by - | Florida House of Representatives District 7 2004–present | Succeeded by NA |
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