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Marti Coley
| Marti Coley | ||
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| Florida House Of Representatives District 5 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2005-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| November 18, 2014 | ||
| Years in position | 8 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $29,687/year | |
| Per diem | $131/day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | 2005 | |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 | |
| 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 | ||
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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
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Coley served on the following committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Judiciary | ||||
| • Rules & Calendar | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Coley served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Appropriations | ||||
| • Education | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Coley served on these committees:
| Florida Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • PreK-12 Appropriations | ||||
| • PreK-12 Policy | ||||
| • Administrative Procedures, Alternating Chair | ||||
Elections
2012
Coley won election in the 2012 election for Florida House of Representatives District 5. Coley defeated Daniel Thomas Glidewell, Sr. in the Republican primary on August 14, 2012, and defeated Travis W. Pitts (I) and Eddy G. Holman (I) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. [3]
| Florida House of Representatives, District 5, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Marti Coley Incumbent |
72.9% | 49,976 | |
| Independent | Travis W. Pitts | 27.1% | 18,584 | |
| Independent | Eddy G. Holman | 0% | 2 | |
| Total Votes | 68,562 | |||
| Florida House of Representatives, District 5 Republican Primary, 2012 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|
Marti Coley Incumbent |
68.8% | 9,936 |
| Daniel Thomas Glidewell, Sr. | 31.2% | 4,516 |
| Total Votes | 14,452 | |
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.[4]
| 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.[5]
Campaign donors
2012
Campaign donor information is not yet available for this year.
2010
In 2010, Coley raised $258,879 in contributions. [6]
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:[7]
| 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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Marti Coley News Feed
- Coley gives Legislative update to Chamber - Holmes County Times Advertiser
- STEM square one - The News Herald
- Scott vetoes $6M Marianna school renovation project - Jackson County Floridan
- Florida House Says Farewell To Soon-To-Be Retired Sergeant At Arms Ernie ... - WFSU
- Tallahassee needs to be nicer to Republicans, county leader says - The Florida Current
- Plenty of bills must wait until next year - The News Herald
- Florida House moves to save tax break for insurance companies - Orlando Sentinel
- Bill seeks to loosen liquor laws - Holmes County Times Advertiser
- Rick Scott Signs 'Transformational' Education Bill - Sunshine State News
- GCSC set to get $14 million for new STEM building // DOCUMENT - The News Herald
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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
References
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Coley Biography
- ↑ Project Vote Smart - Rep. Coley Issue Positions
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division "Candidate List" Accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Election Watch - 2010 Election results
- ↑ District 7 Florida House candidate funds, 2008
- ↑ 2010 contributions
- ↑ Follow the Money - 2008 Campaign contributions
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