Tenure

First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 2002. Member of the House since 2003.

Current Assignments

2013- Economic Matters Committee

2013 Consumer Protection and Commercial Law Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

2013 Unemployment Insurance Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

2007- Joint Audit Committee

2011- Joint Committee on Pensions

Past House Service

Chair, Frederick County House Delegation, 2011-2014; Appropriations Committee, 2003-2013; Capital Budget Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2007-2013; Oversight Committee on Pensions of the Appropriations Committee, 2011-2013, 2004-2006; Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee, 2009-2013, 2003-2006; Chair, Public Safety and Administration Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2009-2013; Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight, 2009-2010; Joint Committee on Fair Practices, 2007-2009; Vice Chair, Education and Economic Development Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2007-2008; Chair, Oversight Committee on Personnel of the Appropriations Committee, 2007-2008; Deputy Majority Whip, 2006-2007; House Vice Chair, Joint Audit Committee, 2005-2006; Legislative Policy Committee, 2005-2006; Joint Commission on the Maryland Port Administration, 2005-2006; Special Joint Committee on Pensions, 2004-2006; Transportation and the Environment Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee, 2003-2006; Special Committee on State Employee Rights and Protections, 2005.

Public Service

State Center Executive Committee, 2009-; Advisory Committee on the Management and Protection of the State's Water Resources, 2005-2008, 2003-2004; Virginia-Maryland-District of Columbia Joint Legislative Commission on Interstate Transportation, 2003; President, Board of County Commissioners, Frederick County, 1982-1986; Board of County Commissioners, Frederick County, 1978-1986.

Memberships

Board of Directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, 2011-; Steering Committee, Maryland Democratic Business Caucus, 2005-; Maryland Rural Caucus, 2003-; Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, 2003-; Past Member, Board of Directors, Frederick County Chamber of Commerce; Chair, Board of Directors, Jefferson School; Carroll Creek Rotary Club; Little Boys' Book Club; Men's Garden Club; Elks Club; Humane Society; Optimist Club.

Awards

Municipal Super Star, Maryland Municipal League, 2009-2011; Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League, 2008; Legislator of the Year Award, Maryland Classified Employees Association, 2008.

Biographical Information

Born, Brunswick, Maryland, February 9, 1942; Frostburg State University, B.S., History and Political Science, 1964; Frostburg State University, M.A., Public Administration and Education, 1972; Real Estate Broker; Founder and President, Clagett Enterprises, Inc. (a property management firm), 1987-; Past President, Antietam Pharmacy Corporation; Former Public School Teacher and Administrator; Member, All Saints' Episcopal Church; Married, Three children, Two grandchildren.