Tenure

First elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, 1994. Member of the House since 1995.

Current Assignments

2003- Chair, Economic Matters Committee

2003- Public Utilities Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee

2003- House Committee on Rules and Executive Nominations

2003- Legislative Policy Committee

1995- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, Inc.

Past House Service

Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2011-2017; Chair, Public Utilities Subcommittee of the Economic Matters Committee, 2003-2010; Chair, Public Utilities Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 1999-2003; Environmental Matters Committee, 1995-2003; Deputy Majority Whip, 1999-2002; Special Committee on Gaming, 2001; Environmental and Natural Resources Subcommittee of the Environmental Matters Committee, 1995-1999.

Public Service

Maryland Economic Development and Business Climate Commission, 2014-2016; Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2012-, 2006-2007; Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission Committee, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2008-2011; Agriculture and Energy Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2008-; Environment Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2008-; County Affairs Committee, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2008, 1995-1998; Agriculture, Environment and Energy Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2007-2008; Southern States Energy Board, 2004-2008; Energy and Electric Utilities Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures, 2005-2007; Auto Insurance Task Force to Study Rates in Urban Areas, 2005; Bi-County Committee, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2003-2005; Chair, Bi-County Committee, Law Enforcement and State-Appointed Boards Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 1999-2002; Task Force on Energy Conservation and Efficiency, 2001; Attainment Plan (federal air quality standards) Task Force, Department of the Environment, 1997-2001; Citizens Advisory Board for Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents - Southern Maryland, 1995-2001; Environmental Committee, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2000; Task Force to Study Retail Electric Competition and the Restructuring of the Electric Utility Industry, 1997-1998; Nuisance Abatement Task Force, Prince George's County, 1993.

Memberships

Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Caucus, 2003-; Secretary, Board of Directors, United Communities Against Poverty, 1991-1993; Coalition of Concerned Black Christian Men; Suitland Democratic Club.

Awards

Maryland Super Star, Maryland Municipal League , 2011; Certificate of Appreciation, Maryland Municipal League , 2010, 2007; Citation, Maryland Healthy Air Act Coalition , 2006.

Biographical Information

Born, Washington, DC, June 6, 1967; Central High School, Capitol Heights, Maryland, 1985; University of Maryland, B.A., Political Science, 1989; University of Maryland, M.P.P., Public Policy, 1999; Legislative Aide and Constituent Services Aide to the Prince George’s County Council, 1988-94; Administrator, State of Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation, 1999-2003; Administrator, Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, 2003-2011; Deputy Director, Prince George's County Office of Community Relations, 2011-; Married; two children.