Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates - District 42B in 2018 Maryland 2018 General Election.
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Get StartedI favor a comprehensive three-pronged approach to tackle the opioid crisis: 1) integrate prescription drug monitoring databases into electronic health records to prevent multiple prescriptions, 2) provide assistance to medication-assisted treatment, and 3) invest in expanded access to the antidote naloxone. Learn more
Not everyone knows that District 42B is a technology hub for gaming companies. We also have the technology shops of many big companies in 42B including Paypal, Travelers Insurance, and healthcare companies. If we expand the Towson Incubator and partner with our world -class universities and the local business community to support tech startups, we will be able to create high paying jobs right here in the Hunt Valley area. Learn more
In Annapolis, I will work for better school facilities, optimal student-to-teacher ratios, and the resources that special needs students deserve. Learn more
We hear about violence in schools and other behavioral problems; we can address this with an adequate number of therapists and counselors in schools and manageable classroom sizes. Learn more
I also want to address the shortage of teachers and education professionals. We need to ensure that good teachers do not leave the school system. Learn more
I will also promote the production of alternative energies, including solar power for commercial properties in 42B through use of tax credits and public-private partnerships. We have more than a 1000 acres of paved parking lots and 447 acres of commercial buildings in District 42B. If we put solar panels on 20% of this developed commercial property, we can generate enough electricity to power 10,000 homes—roughly 50% of our district. Learn more
We also need to live up to our commitments to Chesapeake bay. I support common sense solutions, such as upgrading wastewater and sewage treatment plants to improve the health of the Bay. Learn more
I will work to save open spaces and prime agricultural land in northern Baltimore County. Learn more
I believe that we should, at the very minimum, protect all-payer status in Maryland. The introduction of a public option in our health care exchanges would be a viable first step in ensuring that all Marylanders have access to quality healthcare. Learn more
In Baltimore we have only one social agency that deals exclusively with adults with ASD. Governor Hogan has underfunded this agency, but as State Delegate, I will ensure that funding for these crucial services keeps pace with reality. Learn more
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