Marti Coley
Marti Coley is a former Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 5 from 2005 to 2014. She did not seek re-election in 2014. She served as speaker pro tempore from 2013 to 2014 and deputy majority whip from 2006 to 2008.
Coley served as the chair of the Bay County Legislative Delegation.
Biography
Coley's professional experience includes working as an English teacher at Chipola College from 1989 to 2005 and as a teacher at Malone High School from 1985 to 1989.[1]
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Coley served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Judiciary |
| • Rules & Calendar |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Coley served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Education |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Coley served on the following committees:
| Florida committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • PreK-12 Appropriations |
| • PreK-12 Policy |
| • Administrative Procedures, Alternating Chair |
Campaign themes
2008
Coley did not provide answers to the Florida State Legislative Election 2008 Political Courage Test. The test informs voters 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 website.
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]
| 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 | |||
| 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 | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Marti Coley (R)
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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 finance summary
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2014
In 2014, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 3 through May 5.
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2013
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In 2013, the Florida State Legislature was in session from March 5 through May 3.
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Recent news
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See also
- Florida House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Florida State Legislature
- Florida state legislative districts
External links
- Campaign website
- Profile from Open States
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2008, 2006
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed July 14, 2014
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Issue Positions," accessed July 14, 2014
- ↑ Florida Secretary of State Election Division, "Candidate List," accessed June 21, 2012
- ↑ Florida Department of Elections, "November 2, 2010, Election Results," accessed April 21, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "District 7 Florida House candidate funds, 2008," accessed July 14, 2014
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brad Drake (R) |
Florida House of Representatives District 5 2012–2014 |
Succeeded by Brad Drake (R) |
| Preceded by - |
Florida House of Representatives District 7 2004–2012 |
Succeeded by Halsey Beshears (R) |
