Kevin Martin, from NC to the FCC

KEVIN MARTIN, FROM NC TO THE FCC
[SOURCE: The Independent Weekly (NC), AUTHOR: Fiona Morgan]
Kevin Martin told a Raleigh audience earlier this month that, besides his extensive credentials, two life experiences prepared him to be chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. Struggles over parking spaces at UNC-Chapel Hill while he was student government president were good practice for negotiations in Washington. And as the fourth of five children, he has experience fighting over the TV remote, which isn't so different from negotiations among the FCC's five commissioners. Martin was in Raleigh Aug. 2 to address the N.C. Chamber of Commerce; telecom companies AT&T, Fair Point Communications, Embarq and Corning, a fiber optic cable manufacturer, were among the more than 120 invited guests. There is speculation that the 41-year-old commissioner might one day seek elected office in North Carolina. Asked if he would consider running for governor or senate, Chairman Martin said, "No, no. I'm just interested in making sure we're doing a good job with the commission." If he did run, he would likely find a supportive base among those dining at the Cardinal Club.
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