Milo E. Smith

Milo E. Smith
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
from the 59th district
In office
November 8, 2006 – November 7, 2018
Preceded byDavid Yount[1]
Succeeded byRyan Lauer[2]
Personal details
Born (1950-07-18) July 18, 1950 (age 74)[3]
Columbus, Indiana, United States
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Columbus, Indiana, United States

Milo Eugene Smith (born July 18, 1950) is a Republican and a former member of the Indiana House of Representatives representing the 59th district where he served from 2006 to 2018. On December 28, 2017, Smith introduced a bill that would require the Indianapolis Colts to offer fans refunds if Colts players kneel during the national anthem at home games.[4][5] On January 11, 2018, Smith announced that he would not be running for another term in the State House.[6]

In 2023, Milo announced his campaign for Mayor of Columbus, Indiana.[7] He lost the primary in May 2023.[8]

  1. ^ Thomas, Jason (2006-03-25). "On to the Next Step". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  2. ^ "Indiana House (District 59)". Capitol & Washington. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  3. ^ Ronald, Reagan (1988). Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Ronald Reagan, 1985. p. 1319. ISBN 978-1-62376-946-8.
  4. ^ Mack, Justin L.; Lange, Kaitlin (2017-12-28). "Colts fans offended by anthem kneeling could receive refunds under legislative proposal". Indianapolis Star. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  5. ^ Bowden, John (2017-12-28). "Indiana bill would force Colts to refund fans offended by anthem protests". TheHill. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  6. ^ Dow, Julie (2018-01-11). "State Rep. Milo Smith announces he will not seek another term". WISH-TV | Indianapolis News | Indiana Weather | Indiana Traffic. Retrieved 2020-02-21.
  7. ^ https://www.localnewsdigital.com/2023/01/04/former-state-rep-milo-smith-running-for-columbus-mayor/
  8. ^ https://www.therepublic.com/2023/05/03/gop-backs-ferdon-early-voting-totals-sink-smith-from-the-get-go/