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Martin Daniel born on December 17, 1956 is a representative of Knox County. Not only is he a true and determined businessman, but he has entered himself into the world of politics full on in determination to change and make current things even better for the people of Tennessee. He was elected in 2018.

There are many different things to know about him that go further than just political statements or beliefs. It is important to get to know the people who are chosen to represent you or just understand a little bit more about who these people are. Martin is married with two children and on top of the busy life a family can bring he is also a businessman.

Education

 * 1) University of Tennessee (1980)-BS
 * 2) University of Tennessee(1982)-MBA
 * 3) University of Memphis (1985) -JD

One of the bright and positive things about Martin Daniel is that he is not only involved in politics but has a lot of community invovelment.

Community Involvement

 * St. John’s Episcopal Church
 * Admitted to Practice Law: The Tennessee Supreme Court, The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Courts (Eastern and Western Districts of Tennessee)
 * Tennessee Bar Association
 * Knoxville Bar Association
 * President, Defeat Duchenne, Inc
 * Knoxville Chamber of Commerce
 * Morristown Chamber of Commerce (Legislative Relations Committee)
 * National Federation of Independent Business
 * Rotary Club of Knoxville
 * Introduction Knoxville (2012)
 * United States Squash Association
 * American Homebrewers Association
 * Legislative Advocate for Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
 * Referee, Assistant Coach and Coach, AYSO 279 Soccer
 * West Knox Republican Party
 * Fountain City/North Knoxville Republican Club
 * House member of the 109th through 111th General Assemblies

Why Martin and What Does he Stand for?
Martin is not only a politician but also someone who has a lot of opinions for things that need to be done and put in place to better the place we call home in Tennessee. He has benefits to groups of people as a whole because he comes into politics with an eye for business and for people. Martin is a businessman and involved community member so he brings both skills to the table.

Some of the things that Martin stands for are listed below:

 * Big on protecting our constitutional rights, for example the Second Amendment (Right to bear arms) as well as the First Amendment (Freedom of Speech)
 * understands the need for expanded patient access, market-driven reforms, and addressing rising costs.
 * Martin wants to help with the major opioid addiction epidemic, it is a major crisis.
 * Martin believes that there needs to be changes in our Education starting with how education is effected and changed. He believes that it should be influenced locally based on the teachers, parents, and school board members. For example, Martin believes as a father of children in school that there is too much testing and not enough learning.
 * As a Businessman himself Martin wants to ensure that Tennessee's economy stays on the right track and while also creating more jobs.

 Current Legislative Committees 


 * Calendar and Rules, Member
 * Government Operations, Chair
 * Joint Committee on Fiscal Review, Member
 * Joint Committee on Government Operations, Chair
 * Judiciary, Member
 * Subcommittee on Civil Justice, Member
 * Subcommittee on Infrastructure, Member
 * Transportation, Member

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