Katie Fry Hester

Economy

We must expand programs that streamline business development, lower taxes for small businesses, and invest in public transportation to increase competitiveness. Learn more

Education

I also firmly support the creation of more pathways for students to move into apprenticeships and lucrative jobs in fields that can’t find enough skilled workers —jobs like cybersecurity, biotechnology, renewable energy, value-added agriculture, and trades like auto mechanics, electricians, welders, construction. Learn more

We can increase the performance of our schools by increasing teacher and support staff salaries, creating career and technical education programs to guide students to good paying jobs after graduation, and investing in communities that have suffered from under-investment. Learn more

Environment / Energy

I support the development of clean, renewable energy in Maryland. Learn more

I will champion solutions that are win-win-win: good for the community, good for the economy, and good for the environment so that we can leave a better world for our children. Learn more

Guns

I also believe in the need to continue our efforts to reduce gun violence while still protecting the rights granted by the Second Amendment. Learn more

Healthcare

I supported providing state funding to ensure that all local health departments are adequately funded to both meet the moment and continue to protect the health of Marylanders after the pandemic is over. Learn more

I will work tirelessly to preserve health insurance coverage and address health care costs. Learn more

Social Services

We need to think more creatively about what it means to age in place actively and I will work hard to reduce the cost of living for seniors. Learn more

Taxes / Budget

I support community development projects and changing the tax code to encourage growth in small and medium-sized businesses already in Maryland. Learn more