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  Smith, Brandon D.
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NameBrandon D. Smith
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Hazard, Kentucky , United States
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Born June 14, 1967 (57 years)
ContributorWishful Thinking
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Mar 31, 2013 03:24am
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InfoBrandon Smith
350 Kentucky Blvd.
Hazard , Kentucky 41701

Political Offices:


State Representative , House District 84 (Perry and part of Harlan County) 2001 – present. Legislative committees: Banking and Insurance, Natural Resources & Environment - Vice Chairman, Tourism Development & Energy

One of two primary co-sponsors of ICARE – small business insurance relief legislation, and numerous other bills relating to coal, banking, veterans, and other issues.

Member of the National Conference of State Legislatures “Legislative Effectiveness Board.”

Endorsed by: KY Chamber of Commerce, Small Business, KY. Bankers Association, KEA, NRA, others




Hazard City Commission , 1993, 1996

Helped establish the Hazard downtown revitalization program, started enhanced 911 in Hazard, established Hazard’s first recycling program and supported heavy fines for those who litter

Profession:


Small business owner , Shell station convenience stores

Organizations:


Master Mason - Hazard lodge 676 since 1990. Completed all degree work for Scottish Rite and the York Rite, holds the distinction of a 32 degree Shriner as well as a member of the Hillbilly’s clan.

Lions Club International - past president of Hazard Lions club

Boy Scouts of America – Local Scout leader and fundraiser for Boy Scouts of America

Education:


University of Kentucky , Bachelors Degree in Political Science

Activities:


Coach: Youth boys football & Youth girls basketball

Political: Campaign volunteer for United States Senator Mitch McConnell, Congressman Hal Rogers, former Congressman Larry Hopkins, KY Supreme Court Judge Will Scott

Memberships:


First Presbyterian Church of Hazard – service as a session member and Sunday School Teacher

Cultural Diversity Board - Hazard Community College Adult literacy commission

Personal:


Married, Jamie Hill Smith

Three Children: Forrest Kenton 15, Twins - Houston Cohen & Creston Whitfield 11

DOB , 6/14/67, Hazard, KY

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