About Mark Smith
Born 1952. Mark Smith is an American politician.
Mark D. Smith (born January 5, 1952) is an American politician who has served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives since 2001.
Early life and education Smith was born and raised in Osceola, Iowa. He earned a Bachelor of Science from Graceland College and a Master of Social Work from the University of Iowa.
Career Smith works on the Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa and as an adjunct instructor of social work at the University of Iowa.
Smith serves on the Commission on Tobacco User Prevention and Control and on the Iowa Comprehensive Health Insurance Board. Prior to serving in the Iowa House of Representatives, Smith served on the Osceola City Council from 1981 to 1983.
On September 22, 2019, Smith announced that he would not seek re-election in 2020 and will retire after 20 years of service.
On February 15, 2020, Smith was elected chair of the Iowa Democratic Party.
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Who is Mark Smith?
Iowa State Representative
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Mark Smith was born on 5 January 1952 in Osceola.
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Mark Smith is a politician.
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· DBpedia: Mark Smith (Iowa politician)
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