Candidate for Maryland State Senate - District 9 in 2018 Maryland 2018 General Election.
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Get Startedwe need to focus on private sector job growth. The private sector is where real and sustainable growth is, as well as where reliable jobs are created. It is a cause I will continue to fight for by sensibly lowering tax burdens on our small businesses and rolling back over-regulation to foster new innovation. Learn more
I have also successfully worked to foster bipartisan dialogues among State leaders on education innovation so Maryland's children remain the best and brightest in the nation. Learn more
I led an effort to ensure that our schools would have the resources necessary to keep students safe, and I was proud to support comprehensive legislation that will improve the safety of Maryland’s schools. Learn more
I am proud to have made my career opposing and exposing government waste, fraud and abuse. Learn more
I remain committed to establishing an independent commission to draw district lines without prejudice or political motivation. We also need to make sure that candidates and political entities are all playing by the same set of rules during elections. Learn more
I have also advocated for improvements to other state roads in our district, such as Maryland Route 99, Maryland Route 103, Interstate 70, and Main Street in Sykesville. I strongly opposed the attempt by the majority party to threaten the progress that we have been making on addressing our highway needs, and proudly voted to repeal the “Road Kill Bill.” Learn more
I led an effort to ensure that our schools would have the resources necessary to keep students safe, and I was proud to support comprehensive legislation that will improve the safety of Maryland’s schools. Learn more
I have introduced legislation to close loopholes in Maryland’s campaign finance laws that allow special interests to circumvent our state’s contribution limits. Learn more
I am proud to have sponsored legislation that would ensure our transportation revenue cannot be repurposed. Learn more
I am proud to have sponsored numerous bills to lower income, sales, and property taxes, including several bills to prevent Maryland taxpayers from facing higher state tax burdens as a result of federal tax reform and change Maryland’s reputation as a high-tax state. Learn more
I am proud to have sponsored education reform legislation that empowers parents and evaluates the quality of education based on results rather than dollars spent. Learn more
I fully intend to work across the aisle to pass sensible tax reform legislation and provide much needed financial relief for all hardworking Marylanders. Learn more
Our pension system needs protection. Working on the Special Joint Committee on Pensions, I have consistently fought to stop the accounting gimmicks that put the system in danger. I also worked to protect and preserve our promises with legislation to ensure an intact pension for everyone. Learn more
I fully intend to work across the aisle to pass sensible tax reform legislation and provide much needed financial relief for all hardworking Marylanders. Learn more
I led my party on drafting fiscally responsible budgets to present meaningful alternatives to Maryland's dangerous overspending. Learn more
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