Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates - District 18 in 2018 Maryland 2018 General Election.
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The economic health and well being of our State and County is my highest legislative priority. If elected, I will fight to ensure we create more jobs and opportunities and eliminate the red tape and burdensome regulations without increasing taxes. Learn more
I will fight to secure a greater share of State funding for Montgomery County schools. Learn more
I support Governor Hogan’s ballot initiative that will create a lockbox to ensure revenues from Maryland’s casinos go directly toward increasing, not supplanting existing funding for schools. Learn more
I am committed to fully funding our schools but funds must be allocated prudently. I will fight to ensure that school funding is spent on meaningful priorities: promotion of academic excellence; a skilled faculty of lifelong learners; and safe facilities and green spaces where students can thrive. Learn more
I will support our State’s commitment to fight impact of climate change and improve air quality. Learn more
I strongly support the use of best management practices, such as nutrient management plans and stream side buffers and fencing to reduce runoff from nitrogen, phosphorous and other waste that can harm our watersheds. I will fight to ensure that Maryland continues to ban oil drilling in its offshore waters. Learn more
To protect the Bay, we must work with our regional and federal partners to ensure full funding and bring together agriculture, business and environmental groups to fight runoff. Learn more
I strongly support term limits in the Maryland General Assembly. Limiting service to two four-year terms for delegates and senators would bring fresh and creative ideas to Annapolis and give power to the people, not special interests. Learn more
I strongly support Governor Hogan’s proposal that would create a transparent and independent commission to end the partisan gerrymandering that often occurs behind closed doors. Learn more
we need greater transparency in how laws are made in Annapolis. Learn more
I believe guns have no place in schools unless they are in the hands of a licensed resource officer charged with protecting students and teachers. Stricter gun control measures are just part of the picture. Learn more
I strongly support expansion of mental health coverage, including coverage for an annual mental health checkup with a therapist, psychologist, psychiatrist and subsequent treatments. Learn more
It is possible to increase enrollment without moving to an exorbitant single-payer system. Learn more
I support the efforts of Governor Hogan and the General Assembly last year to enact legislation to keep premiums down on the State exchange, but we need to find a long-term solution to the problem. Learn more
I fully support the $2 billion in transportation improvements provided in recent legislation and will fight to ensure that these funds stay in Montgomery County. Learn more
I support working with our partners in District of Columbia and Virginia to ensure a safe and efficient Metro system for the region. Learn more
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