About Frank Martin
Lived 1938 – 2012 (aged 73). Frank Martin was an American lawyer and politician.
Frank Kieffer Martin (November 4, 1938 – August 12, 2012) was a prominent American defense attorney and a former mayor of Columbus, Georgia. Born in Columbus in 1938, Martin was elected as the 64th mayor of the city in 1990, taking over from James Jernigan.
During his tenure as mayor, Martin was instrumental in advocating for a new 1-percent sales tax that was used to fund the construction of a new civic center, public safety building, and recreational facilities. He served as mayor from 1991 to 1994.
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Who was Frank Martin?
American defense attorney and politician (1938-2012)
When was Frank Martin born?
Frank Martin was born on 4 November 1938 in Columbus.
When did Frank Martin die?
Frank Martin died on 12 August 2012 in Columbus.
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Frank Martin was a lawyer and politician.
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Frank Martin was American.
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· DBpedia: Frank Martin (mayor)
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