Marty Kiar
| Martin David Kiar | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 97th district |
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In office November 21, 2006 – November 20, 2012 |
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| Preceded by | Susan K. Goldstein |
| Succeeded by | Jared Moskowitz |
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| Born |
June 19, 1977 Pembroke Pines, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Kelly Kiar |
| Children | Brianne |
| Alma mater |
Palm Beach Atlantic University (B.A.) Shepard Broad Law Center (J.D.) |
| Profession | Attorney |
Martin David "Marty" Kiar (born June 19, 1977) is a Democratic politician who currently serves as the Mayor of Broward County and a Broward County Commissioner, representing the 1st District from 2012 to the present. Prior to being elected to the Broward County Commission, Kiar served as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2006 to 2012, representing the 97th District.
Kiar was born in Pembroke Pines in 1977, and graduated from Western High School. He then attended Palm Beach Atlantic University, receiving his bachelor's degree in 1999, and then the Shepard Broad Law Center, the law school of Nova Southeastern University, receiving his Juris Doctor and graduating magna cum laude in 2002. Upon graduation, he worked as an Assistant Town Attorney and Assistant Municipal Prosecutor for Davie. Kiar was also appointed to the Town of Davie School of Advisory Board, Broward County Housing and Finance Authority, and the Town of Davie Airport Advisory Board.
In 2004, when incumbent State Representative Nan Rich could not seek another term due to term limits, Kiar ran to succeed her in the 97th District, which included Coconut Creek, Davie, and Weston in western Broward County. He faced Weston City Commissioner Barbara Herrera-Hill in the Democratic primary, and campaigned on providing seniors with assistance for purchasing prescription drugs and reforming the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test. He was endorsed by the Sun-Sentinel over Herrera-Hill, which praised his "history of public service" and "energy and enthusiasm." Ultimately, however, Herrera-Hill defeated Kiar, winning 53% of the vote to his 47%.
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