Topic: endorsements/editorials (9)
Independent endorses Grier Martin
Tuesday October 21, 2008 4:10 PM
The Indpendent Weekly newspaper today endorsed Grier Martin for a third term in the NC House of Representatives:
"In his two House terms, Democratic incumbent Grier Martin has carved a reputation for himself as a progressive 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 N.C. and the Disabled American Veterans of N.C. for his leadership."
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"In his two House terms, Democratic incumbent Grier Martin has carved a reputation for himself as a progressive 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 N.C. and the Disabled American Veterans of N.C. for his leadership."
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News and Observer Endorses Grier Martin
Friday October 10, 2008 11:51 AM
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."
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Read the full text of the editorial here. For other endorsements of Grier Martin, click here.
Teachers Recommend Grier Martin
Monday August 25, 2008 3:11 PM
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) has recommended Grier Martin for re-election. NCAE advocates for teachers and students and has 70,000 members throughout North Carolina. "It is an honor to again receive the support of the members of NCAE who do so much to prepare our children for the future," said Martin.
State Employees Endorse Grier Martin
Monday August 25, 2008 7:20 AM
Area 10 of the State Employees Political Action Committee unanimously voted to endorse Grier Martin for re-election. The organization advocates for the interests of North Carolina's state employees and has thousands of members throughout the state. "I serve many state employees in my district and I am also married to a proud state employee," said Grier. "So, I am thrilled to receive this endorsement."
Rep. Martin works for campaign finance reform
Wednesday August 1, 2007 5:00 PM
In its "Heroes and Zeros" column, The Independent Weekly newspaper highlighted Grier's efforts to bring about campaign finance reform:
"Two Triangle legislators, Wake County Democrats Deborah Ross and Grier Martin, were among the primary sponsors of a bill the House approved on July 28 that would provide public financing for the superintendent of public instruction, the insurance commissioner and the state auditor—three of the nine positions on the Council of State. House members voted 59-57 in support of the measure, which, much like the public financing already in place for appellate judges, would provide at least $300,000 in public money to candidates who raise a minimum amount of small contributions. The bill could become effective for the 2008 elections, but only if the Senate acts on it before adjournment this week—and Easley signs it after that."
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"Two Triangle legislators, Wake County Democrats Deborah Ross and Grier Martin, were among the primary sponsors of a bill the House approved on July 28 that would provide public financing for the superintendent of public instruction, the insurance commissioner and the state auditor—three of the nine positions on the Council of State. House members voted 59-57 in support of the measure, which, much like the public financing already in place for appellate judges, would provide at least $300,000 in public money to candidates who raise a minimum amount of small contributions. The bill could become effective for the 2008 elections, but only if the Senate acts on it before adjournment this week—and Easley signs it after that."
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News & Observer endorses Grier Martin (2006)
Wednesday November 1, 2006 8:01 PM
"District 34: Martin
In one term representing a district that's mostly in North Raleigh (and dips a little inside the Beltline), Democrat Grier Martin of Raleigh has shown good instincts: He didn't take free meals from lobbyists even before ethics reform was enacted, and he declined the $104-a-day living allowance for lawmakers even though he could have claimed it. Martin, a 36-year-old attorney, has been an energetic, imaginative legislator not afraid to break with the partisan status quo -- he opposed the state lottery -- and deserves a second term, for which The News & Observer endorses him.
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Grier Martin has the kind of progressive ideas of which the General Assembly is in desperate need."
In one term representing a district that's mostly in North Raleigh (and dips a little inside the Beltline), Democrat Grier Martin of Raleigh has shown good instincts: He didn't take free meals from lobbyists even before ethics reform was enacted, and he declined the $104-a-day living allowance for lawmakers even though he could have claimed it. Martin, a 36-year-old attorney, has been an energetic, imaginative legislator not afraid to break with the partisan status quo -- he opposed the state lottery -- and deserves a second term, for which The News & Observer endorses him.
. . . .
Grier Martin has the kind of progressive ideas of which the General Assembly is in desperate need."
The Independent endorses Grier Martin 2006
Wednesday October 25, 2006 12:46 PM
The Independent weekly newspaper endorsed Grier's campaign for re-election:
"First-term Rep. Grier Martin, a Democrat, did himself proud by not voting for the lottery, and by not going along with Speaker Black's method of scrubbing the lottery bill of all grace-saving provisions (it was supposed to have no advertising--remember that one?) by sticking an amended version in the House budget. No wonder, then, that Martin was one of the first in the House to distance himself from Black and to call for serious ethics and campaign-finance reforms. As a freshman, he didn't get 'em all, but he tried. Martin was also singled out by the Conservation Council of N.C.'s political action committee for his hard work for the environment."
"First-term Rep. Grier Martin, a Democrat, did himself proud by not voting for the lottery, and by not going along with Speaker Black's method of scrubbing the lottery bill of all grace-saving provisions (it was supposed to have no advertising--remember that one?) by sticking an amended version in the House budget. No wonder, then, that Martin was one of the first in the House to distance himself from Black and to call for serious ethics and campaign-finance reforms. As a freshman, he didn't get 'em all, but he tried. Martin was also singled out by the Conservation Council of N.C.'s political action committee for his hard work for the environment."
Observer calls Grier "Statewide Knock-out"
Sunday August 6, 2006 11:08 AM
In a boxing themed wrap-up of the 2005-06 General Assembly, the Charlotte Observer named Grier one of four "Statewide Knock-outs":
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For scoring purposes, the heavyweights and knockouts are the ones who won the most rounds. The middleweights are the ones who held their own -- or showed promise. The others are ones who, well, got their feet tangled or went down for the count. Put up your
dukes, strap on your gloves and play along!
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Statewide knock-outs
Rep. Grier...
"Ringside in Raleigh"
Politics is nothing if not sport. It takes muscle and brains and conditioning. Nowhere are those qualities (or their absence) more obvious than when the members of the N.C. General Assembly enter the ring in Raleigh, dance in circles and throw punches. That dizzying fray makes it pretty easy to tell the heavyweights from the middleweights and lightweights.....
For scoring purposes, the heavyweights and knockouts are the ones who won the most rounds. The middleweights are the ones who held their own -- or showed promise. The others are ones who, well, got their feet tangled or went down for the count. Put up your
dukes, strap on your gloves and play along!
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Statewide knock-outs
Rep. Grier...
Context: endorsements/editorials
The Independent endorses Grier in 2004
Wednesday October 20, 2004 12:58 PM
The Independent weekly newspaper endorsed Grier for the NC House of Representatives today:
"Grier Martin is a political bright light with a deep belief in public service. A lawyer who worked for Preservation North Carolina, the historic protection group, Martin volunteered for active duty in the Army Reserves after 9/11 and did a two-year stint that included service in the rubble of Afghanistan, earning him the rank of major. Having seen what no government looks like, he came back determined to make ours work better. Martin's progressive on the issues, a strong supporter of public education, and he looks good in a helmet. Sold."
"Grier Martin is a political bright light with a deep belief in public service. A lawyer who worked for Preservation North Carolina, the historic protection group, Martin volunteered for active duty in the Army Reserves after 9/11 and did a two-year stint that included service in the rubble of Afghanistan, earning him the rank of major. Having seen what no government looks like, he came back determined to make ours work better. Martin's progressive on the issues, a strong supporter of public education, and he looks good in a helmet. Sold."