Frank Kieffer Martin (November 4, 1938 – August 12, 2012) was an American defense attorney and a former mayor of Columbus, Georgia. Martin was born in Columbus in 1938.[1] He was elected 64th mayor of that city in 1990, succeeding James Jernigan. During Martin's tenure as mayor, he championed a new 1-percent sales tax that went on to fund a new civic center, public safety building, and recreational facilities.[2] Under Martin's leadership Columbus also won a bid to host the 1996 Olympic softball competition.[3] Martin served as mayor of Columbus from 1991 to 1994.[2][4] He died from complications of pancreatic cancer in 2012 at the age of 73.[2]
Frank K. Martin | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Columbus, Georgia | |
| In office 1991–1994 | |
| Preceded by | James Jernigan |
| Succeeded by | Bobby Peters |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 4, 1938 Columbus, Georgia |
| Died | August 12, 2012 (aged 73) Columbus, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen |
| Children | Frank, Jr., John, Katherine |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia B.A. and J.D. |
| Occupation | Legislator, attorney |
| Nickname(s) | Butch (called by childhood friends and family) |
References edit
- ^ Obituary: Frank Kieffer Martin Archived 2013-01-28 at archive.today, mcmullenfuneralhome.com; retrieved August 2012
- ^ a b c Former Columbus Mayor Frank Martin dies at 73 Archived 2012-08-14 at the Wayback Machine, ledger-enquirer.com; retrieved August 2012
- ^ Bobby Peters: The Columbus Olympic legacy Archived 2012-08-02 at the Wayback Machine, ledger-enquirer.com; retrieved August 2012
- ^ Historical List of Mayors Archived August 29, 2012, at the Wayback Machine, columbusga.org; retrieved January 2008
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