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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Mark D. Smith (b. January 5, 1952) is a Democratic member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing District 71. He was first elected to the chamber in 2000. Smith currently serves as House minority leader.

Smith served on the Osceola City Council from 1981 to 1983.

Smith's professional experience includes working as the director of special projects with the Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa and an adjunct instructor of social work at the University of Iowa.

Education

  • MS, Social Work, University of Iowa, 1986
  • BS, Social Work, Graceland College, 1974

Professional Experience

  • MS, Social Work, University of Iowa, 1986
  • BS, Social Work, Graceland College, 1974
  • Adjunct Instructor, Social Work, University of Iowa
  • Director of Special Projects, Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa

Political Experience

  • MS, Social Work, University of Iowa, 1986
  • BS, Social Work, Graceland College, 1974
  • Adjunct Instructor, Social Work, University of Iowa
  • Director of Special Projects, Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 71, 2000-present
  • Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2012-2018
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 71, 2018
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2010-2013
  • Osceola City Council, 1981-1983

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Administration and Rules Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Legislative Council Committee, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Service, Iowa State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Studies, Iowa State House of Representative

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Ethics Committee

Member, Government Oversight Committee

Member, Natural Resources Committee

Member, Veterans Affairs Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MS, Social Work, University of Iowa, 1986
  • BS, Social Work, Graceland College, 1974
  • Adjunct Instructor, Social Work, University of Iowa
  • Director of Special Projects, Substance Abuse Treatment Unit of Central Iowa
  • Representative, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 71, 2000-present
  • Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2012-2018
  • Candidate, Iowa State House of Representatives, District 71, 2018
  • Assistant Minority Leader, Iowa State House of Representatives, 2010-2013
  • Osceola City Council, 1981-1983
  • Member, Board of Directors, National Association of Social Workers, 2006-present
  • Treasurer, Friends of the Marshalltown Public Library
  • Former Chair/Member, Marshall County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Advisory Board
  • Former President/Member, Marshalltown Morning Optimists
  • Member, Iowa Board of Social Work Examiners, 1999-2001
State Bills
Events

2020

Jun. 24
Jan. 31
Forum on Mental Health

Thur 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM CST

Fisher Community Center Marshalltown, IA