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“an energetic, imaginative legislator not afraid to break with the partisan status quo.”
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Grier at Durant Rd. Middle School Constitution Day
Rep. Martin was the keynote speaker at Durant Road Middle School’s 2009 Constitution Day program. Over 200 students participated in a program that included song, dance, and other performances that celebrated the Constitution of the United States. For more on the event, visit the Durant Road Middle School PTA site (.pdf file).
Martin receives Charles Dick Medal of Merit from National Guard Association
On June 9th, Rep. Grier Martin was awarded the Charles Dick Medal of Merit from the National Guard Association of the United States for his support of the men and women of the National Guard and their families. According to the National Guard Association of the United States: “The Charles Dick Medal of Merit was [...]
Martin rated 100% on Environment
Rep. Grier Martin received a rating of 100% on the Conservation Council of North Carolina’s 2008 Legislative Short Session Scorecard. The scorecard rates legislators on votes to promote cleaner air for North Carolinians to breathe and safer water to drink. The average score for members of the House was 71%. To view the entire scorecard, [...]
Martin at The Arc Forum
Rep. Martin participated in a forum sponsored by The Arc, a group dedicated to people with disabilities and their families. Grier noted that almost everything state government does affects North Carolina’s disabled population, and highlighted his role in improving our ability to protect the disabled in disasters such as hurricanes and floods.
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Martin rated 100% on Campaign Reform
The NC Voters for Clean Elections (NCVCE) released its 2007-08 Legislative Scorecard rating every member of the General Assembly on votes for campaign finance reform. NCVCE gave Grier Martin a perfect 100% score in recognition of his consistent support of efforts to promote clean elections in our state. The average score in the House was [...]
Independent endorses Grier Martin 2008
The Independent Weekly newspaper today endorsed Grier Martin for the NC House of Representatives, calling him “a leader on ethics reforms and environmental issues. The N.C. Center for Public Policy Research this year ranked him the “most effective” of all first- and second-term members, he notes; he was also cited by the Conservation Council of [...]
News and Observer Endorses Grier Martin
The Raleigh News & Observer today endorsed Grier Martin for re-election to the NC House of Representatives, calling him “a straight shooter with an independent voice.”
Martin attends Guard mobilization ceremony
The NC National Guard held a mobilization ceremony in Raleigh today for the 449th Theater Aviation Brigade. The 449th has been called to active duty and is expected to deploy to Iraq, according to the Guard. Rep. Martin was honored to attend the ceremony. “I hope the women and men of the 449th know that [...]
Rep. Martin attends Durant Rd. Middle School Constitution Day
Grier returned to Durant Road Middle School today for their “Constitution Day” program. The event celebrates the many freedoms preserved in the Constitution. The School honored the Constitution with songs, a dance, and a speech by Wake County Commissioner Betty Lou Ward. Grier gave the keynote speech at last year’s Constitution Day and was honored [...]
Brain Injury Association names Martin “Our Hero”