Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates - District 40 in 2026 Maryland Primary Election.
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Get StartedExpand access to the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services Youth Program Grants and City School’s Extended Learning Services, which fund community-based initiatives, and push for fairer distribution so smaller organizations, not just traditional gatekeepers, can scale their work. Learn more
Utilize the Maryland Violence Intervention and Prevention Program (VIPP) fund to sustain resident-led violence prevention. Learn more
Expand harm reduction and treatment services within walking distance so care is accessible without stigma. Learn more
Ensure Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund (from 2025 legislation) directs resources into prevention and recovery services that partner with communities and end predatory recovery practices. Learn more
Streamline permitting and licensing, modernize tax structures for small business growth, and expand state-backed corridor revitalization grants (Community Catalyst, Main Street Maryland). Learn more
Expand Maryland State Arts Council creative entrepreneurship funding and reform MWBE certification so it’s faster and less burdensome. Support incubator and shared-space models that lower barriers for new entrepreneurs. Learn more
Use EARN Maryland and Department of Labor programs to expand training pipelines. Push for legislation that raises competitive wages, protects workers’ rights and creates incentives for employers who hire returning citizens, and people with disabilities. Learn more
Fund year-round Youthworks programs to build pipelines with small and large employers and create targeted opportunities for young adults with barriers to employment. Support state-backed Apprenticeship Maryland Program expansion into more industries relevant to Baltimore’s economy. Learn more
Ensure funding for Maryland’s Community Schools Initiative (Blueprint for Maryland’s Future), which supports wraparound services like mental health, family support, and extended learning in high-need schools. Learn more
Invest in grassroots, culturally competent youth organizations that already resonate with young people, and build public-private collaborations to create diverse safe spaces. Learn more
Expand support for green spaces, multigenerational community centers, and walkable neighborhoods that promote health, wellness, and aging in place. Learn more
Increase resources to community development corporations (CDCs), neighborhood associations, and resident-led groups to lead housing assistance, corridor revitalization, and keep families in their homes. Learn more
Provide consistent funding for successful models like the West North Avenue Development Authority, which coordinates public, private, and community revitalization efforts to reflect resident priorities. Learn more
Create legislation that Incentivize grocery markets and fresh food vendors to return to underserved corridors. Learn more
Advance legislation to expand urban agriculture, family nutrition programs, and senior food security programs. Learn more
Create multiple pathways for older teens and emerging adults to build sustainable futures through career development, mental health care, financial literacy, and wellness supports. Learn more
Prioritize budget allocations for community wellness hubs that deliver integrated, trauma-informed, and culturally competent health and mental health services.”. Learn more
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