Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Maryland 3rd Congressional District in 2024 Maryland Primary Election.
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Get StartedSmall Business Incubation Plan: This plan aims to nurture the growth of small businesses by providing dedicated spaces where budding entrepreneurs can receive mentorship, legal advice, and opportunities to network with investors and banks. The plan will target support to sectors identified as high-growth potential, such as green technology and digital services, ensuring that new businesses contribute to sustainable development while also creating jobs. Learn more
Competitive Base Compensation: Increase teacher salaries to be among the highest in the country, reflecting the importance of their work. This should be funded by reallocating existing budget resources, applying for relevant grants, and considering allocating a small percentage of existing local property taxes to education funding. Learn more
Career Advancement Opportunities: Develop clear career progression paths, including leadership roles within schools, and tie these to the tiered compensation system to further incentivize career development and commitment. No teacher should work overtime and not be paid or compensated. Learn more
Continued Professional Development: Expand professional development opportunities and offer financial incentives for teachers who gain additional qualifications or specializations. Learn more
Wellbeing and Work-Life Balance: Invest in mental health resources, stress management programs, and initiatives that promote a healthy work-life balance for educators. Learn more
Grants for Classroom Resources: Establish a fund that teachers can use to apply for grants for classroom resources, thus reducing out-of-pocket expenses. Learn more
Curriculum Innovation Fund: Provide grants to schools for developing cutting-edge curriculum programs, such as coding bootcamps, entrepreneurship training, and financial literacy workshops. Learn more
The postal service is more than a means of delivering mail; it’s a vital lifeline that connects our communities, supports our businesses, and serves as a symbol of our shared values and aspirations. The “District 3 Postal Service Modernization Plan” is not merely a vision for a more efficient, green, and technologically advanced postal service. It’s a statement about who we are and what we believe in as a community. Learn more
Strengthen Maryland Unemployment Insurance: Review and enhance the existing unemployment insurance in Maryland. This includes looking at factors like the percentage of wages replaced, the duration of benefits, and the capacity to process claims quickly and efficiently. Implement a responsive design that adjusts benefits automatically in response to economic conditions. Learn more
Infrastructure Modernization Program: Focused on enhancing transportation networks, water systems, and digital infrastructure, this program commits to not only creating jobs but also to reducing commute times, improving water quality, and ensuring robust internet connectivity. Special emphasis will be placed on integrating green practices, like energy-efficient building codes and solar panel installations. Learn more
Expand the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC): The EITC is a proven program that encourages work and helps low-income families. Expand this program to provide additional support to families facing income losses. Learn more
Enhance the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Services: The SBDC already offers support to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. This could be enhanced with additional funding for grants and loans, more mentorship programs, and specialized support for individuals starting businesses after being laid off. Learn more
Leverage Existing Job Training Programs: Maryland has several workforce development programs in place, such as the EARN Maryland program, that could be expanded or adapted to provide retraining for workers affected by recessions or tech disruptions. Learn more
Expand Maryland's Work Sharing Program: This program allows employers to reduce hours instead of laying off workers, with unemployment benefits making up part of the lost wages. Expand and promote this program as a way to prevent layoffs during downturns. Learn more
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