Michael Martin seeks re-election in 5th District
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Martin has worked at A.O. Smith for the last 33 years. Prior to working for A.O. Smith he served three years in the U.S. Army in the 101st Airborne Division in Ft. Campbell, Ky. He served 18 years in the Tennessee National guard with Troop I 3/278th ACR in McMinnville as a Staff Sergeant for a total of 21 years in the armed forces.
Martin graduated from Warren County Senior High School in 1973. He later attended the State Area Vocational Technical School where he earned a diploma in electricity and welding. He also graduated from the Second U.S. Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy Primary Leadership School.
A native and lifelong resident of Warren County, Martin is married to the former Helen G. Smith, who is employed at First National Bank. The couple has two children, Zachery and Michaela, both of whom are attending college.
Martin is currently serving as chairman of the Policy and Personnel Committee, is a member of the Budget and Finance Committee, and is actively working to keep property taxes and spending under control, and continues to work on the local junkyard situation.