Legislation
Senator Ronald N. Young

- District
- 3
- County
- Frederick
- Committee Assignment(s)
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Executive Nominations Committee (Chair)
Budget and Taxation Committee
Reapportionment and Redistricting
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Executive Nominations Committee (Chair)
- Annapolis Info
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301 James Senate Office Building
11 Bladen Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 -
Phone 410-841-3575 | 301-858-3575
Toll-free in MD 1-800-492-7122 ext. 3575
Fax 410-841-3193 | 301-858-3193
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301 James Senate Office Building
- Interim Info
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253 East Church Street
Suite 100
Frederick, MD 21701 - Phone 301-662-8520
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253 East Church Street
- Contact
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ronald.young@senate.state.md.us
- Party
- Democrat

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Title | Sponsorship Type | Sponsorship Type Sort | Chamber Sort | Current Status | Org Committees & Hearings | Opp Committees & Hearings |
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SB0034 (HB0257) | Residential Elevators - Inspections | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/03 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0050 /CH0075 (HB0087/CH0076) | Higher Education - Returned Peace Corps Volunteers - In-State Tuition | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 75 |
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SB0084 | Vehicle Laws - Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards - Boating Safety Notation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing canceled |
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SB0087 (HB0137) | Vehicle Laws – Intersections – Prohibited Acts | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 1/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0146 /CH0417 | Vehicle Laws - Plug-In Electric Drive Vehicles - Reserved Parking Spaces | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 417 |
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SB0155 (HB1257) | State Lottery - Instant Ticket Lottery Machines - Fraternal Organizations (ITLMs for Homeless Veterans Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0297 (HB0339) | Gaming - Sports Wagering Facilities - Locations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0298 (HB0267) | Criminal Law - Threat Against Public Health Official or Hospital Staff Member | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0299 /CH0078 (HB0136) | Education - Public and Nonpublic Schools - Seizure Action Plans (Brynleigh's Act) | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 78 |
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SB0333 (HB0351) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Expenses of Medical Cannabis Grower, Processor, Dispensary, or Independent Testing Laboratory | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0515 (HB1438) | State Emergency Medical Services Board - Park Services Associates - Certification as Emergency Medical Responders | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0647 (HB0759) | Frederick County - Electronic Tip Jar Machines - Authorization and Regulation | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0648 /CH0775 (HB1234) | Frederick County - Senator Ronald Young Alcoholic Beverages Act of 2022 | Primary | 1 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 775 |
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SB0649 /CH0300 (HB0452/CH0299) | Frederick County - Disposition of Marriage Ceremony Fee | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 300 |
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SB0650 (HB0768) | Frederick County - Alcoholic Beverages Licenses - Population | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Economic Matters |
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SB0651 (HB0960) | Natural Resources - Forest Mitigation Banks and the Forest Conservation Fund - Alterations | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0687 (HB0829) | Department of the Environment – Zero–Emission Medium and Heavy Duty Vehicles – Regulations (Zero–Emission Truck Act of 2022) | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0838 /CH0416 (HB1019) | Transportation – Elderly and Handicapped Transportation Service – County Funding | Primary | 1 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 416 |
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SB0971 (HB0857) | Education – Concentration of Poverty School Grant Program – School Lunch | Primary | 1 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) |
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SB0009 /CH0514 | Procurement - Minority Business Enterprises - Study | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 514 |
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SB0051 /CH0254 | Maryland Pediatric Cancer Fund - Establishment | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 254 |
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SB0059 /CH0448 (HB0582) | Maryland Transportation Authority - Tolls - Civil Penalties | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 448 |
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SB0109 /CH0070 (HB0497/CH0071) | Vehicle Excise Tax - Exemption - Active Duty Military | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 70 |
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SB0122 (HB1472) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Volunteer Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0130 (HB0461) | Income Tax Subtraction Modification – Military and Public Safety Retirement Income | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations |
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SB0148 (HB0224) | Property Tax Exemption - Disabled Veterans | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0251 (HB0186/CH0291) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification for Centenarians | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/30 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0300 (HB0225) | Criminal Procedure - Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0316 /CH0007 (HB0282/CH0008) | Sales and Use Tax - Diapers and Baby Products - Exemption | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 7 |
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SB0318 (HB0652) | More Opportunities for Career-Focused Students Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - First Reading Ways and Means |
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SB0357 /CH0190 (HB0589) | Adult Protective Services - Workgroup to Study Best Practices for a Vulnerable Adult Registry in Maryland | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 190 |
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SB0360 | Corporate Tax Fairness Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0361 | Income Tax - Carried Interest - Additional Tax | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0381 /CH0236 (HB0052/CH0235) | Natural Resources - Wildlife Trafficking Prevention | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 236 |
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SB0448 /CH0497 (HB0685/CH0496) | Education - Regional Resource Centers and Libraries - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 497 |
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SB0528 /CH0038 | Climate Solutions Now Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 38 |
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SB0533 | Criminal Law - Theft of a Handgun | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0536 /CH0323 | Income Tax - Film Production Activity Tax Credit - Digital Animation Projects | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 323 |
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SB0541 /CH0039 (HB0727) | Natural Resources - Maryland Park Service and State Parks - Alterations (Great Maryland Outdoors Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Enacted under Article II, Section 17(b) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 39 |
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SB0542 (HB0451) | State Finance and Procurement - Grants - Prompt Payment Requirement | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 3/29 at 1:30 p.m. |
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SB0548 (HB0609/CH0053) | Local Health Officers - Removal - Process | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) |
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SB0585 /CH0174 | Public Safety - Warrants and Absconding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 174 |
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SB0597 /CH0259 (HB0641/CH0258) | Income Tax - Theatrical Production Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 259 |
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SB0598 /CH0005 (HB0002/CH0006) | Income Tax – Work Opportunity Tax Credit | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 5 |
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SB0616 | Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Eligible Sources – Waste–to–Energy and Refuse–Derived Fuel | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0623 (HB0845) | Income Tax - Subtraction Modification - Income of Health Care Workers | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0630 /CH0482 (HB0706) | Maryland Department of Emergency Management - Office of Resilience | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 482 |
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SB0636 /CH0464 (HB1403) | Maryland Department of Health - Waiver Programs - Waitlist and Registry Reduction (End the Wait Act) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 464 |
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SB0702 (HB0771) | Baltimore County and Frederick County - Career Exploration and Development Activities - Sale of Coffee | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/08 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0726 (HB1187/CH0240) | Transportation – Highway User Revenues – Revenue and Distribution | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Rereferred to Environment and Transportation |
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SB0730 (HB0802) | Estates and Trusts - Claims Against an Estate - Statute of Limitations | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Withdrawn by Sponsor |
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SB0783 (HB0596) | Constitutional Amendment - Environmental Rights | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. (Judicial Proceedings) |
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SB0799 (HB1102) | Community College Tuition and Residency Waivers - Funding | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Hearing 4/04 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0811 (HB1205/CH0243) | State Government - Information Technology and Cybersecurity-Related Infrastructure (Modernize Maryland Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the House - Third Reading Passed with Amendments (115-15) |
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SB0847 /CH0363 (HB1249/CH0362) | Libraries – Capital Projects – State Share Adjustments | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 363 |
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SB0874 /CH0154 (HB0254/CH0153) | State Highway Administration - Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities - Infrastructure Review (Vision Zero Implementation Act of 2022) | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 154 |
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SB0880 (HB0656) | Safe Access for All (SAFE) Roads Act of 2022 | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | In the Senate - Hearing 3/09 at 1:00 p.m. |
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SB0952 /CH0368 | Frederick County - Board of Education - Vacancies | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 368 |
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SJ0011 /JR0007 (HJ0008/JR0006) | Solidarity With the Government and People of Ukraine | Co-Sponsor | 2 | 2 | Signed by the President and the Speaker - Joint Resolution 7 | ||
SB0405 /CH0004 (HB0420) | Income Tax - Retirement Income Subtraction Modifications and Senior Credit (Retirement Tax Elimination Act of 2022) | By Request - Administration | 3 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 4 |
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SB0409 /CH0355 (HB0742) | State Retirement and Pension System – COVID–19–Related Death Benefits – Sunset Extension | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 355 |
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SB1005 /CH0343 (HB1482) | State Retirement and Pension System - Divestment From Russia | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 343 |
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SB1010 /CH0002 (HB1486/CH0001) | Motor Fuel Taxes - Tax-Free Period | By Request - Other | 6 | 2 | Approved by the Governor - Chapter 2 |
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Project Name | Status | House Sponsors | Senate Sponsors | County | Amount Requested | Senate Initiative | House Initiative | Other Funding | Total Funding |
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African American Graveyard Restoration | Introduced | Frederick | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||||
Deaf Community Center | Introduced in Senate |
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Frederick | $5,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $2,500,000 | |||
Frederick Community Bridge Mural | Introduced | Frederick | $250,000 | $250,000 | $250,000 | ||||
Lefty Kreh Memorial | Introduced in Senate |
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Frederick | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | |||
Ranch Residence Hall | Introduced in Senate |
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Frederick | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 |

- Tenure
- First elected to the Senate in 2010. Member of the Senate since 2011.
- Current Assignments
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- 2021 Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2021 Health and Human Services Subcommittee of the Budget and Taxation Committee
- 2019 Chair, Executive Nominations Committee
- 2021 Legislative Policy Committee
- 2020 Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)
- 2016 Senate Chair, Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space/ Agricultural Land Preservation (Member since 2011)
- 2015 Joint Committee on Federal Relations
- 2015 Maryland Veterans Caucus
- 2017 Women Legislators of Maryland, Associate Member
- Past Senate Service
- Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, 2022; Judicial Proceedings Committee, 2020-2021; Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2020; Chair, Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affiars Committee, 2019-2020; Education Subcommittee of the Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2015-2020; Chair, Comptroller Issues Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2015-2019; Alcoholic Beverages Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2012-2015; Environment Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2015; Labor, Licensing, and Regulation Subcommittee of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, 2011-2015; Senate Vaccine Oversight Workgroup, 2021-2022; Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, 2019; Workgroup on Death with Dignity, 2015; Vice-Chair, Frederick County Delegation, 2015-2016.
- Public Service
- Maryland State Arts Council, 2019-; Complete Streets Program Workgroup, 2018-; Maryland Comptroller's "Reform on Tap" Task Force, 2017; Governor's Advisory Council on Hereditary and Congenital Disorders, 2015-2019; Financial Education & Capability Commission, 2012-; Task Force on Green Technology, Life Science, and Health Information Technology Loan-Assistance Repayment Program, 2011-2012; Governor's Advisory Commission on Maryland Wine and Grape Growing, 2011-; National Conference of State Legislatures (Natural Resources and Infrastructure Committee, 2011 -), 2011-; Town Manager, Town of Indian Head, 2001-2005; Mayor, City of Frederick, 1974-1990; Board of Alderman, City of Frederick, 1970-1974.
- Memberships
- Maryland Military Installation Legislative Caucus, 2017-; President, East Frederick Rising, 2006-2010; Advisory Board, Maryland Shakespeare Theater, 2008-; Board of Directors, Goodwill Industries, 2006-; Past Member, Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission; Past Member, Patuxent River Commission; Past Vice Chair, Power Plant Research Advisory Committee; National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP); American Planning Association; Chesapeake Bay Foundation; Forum for Rural Maryland; 1000 Friends of Maryland; U.S. Tennis Association; Rural Legacy Board; Urban Land Institute; Fraternal Order of Elks; Fraternal Order of Owls; Delaplaine Visual Arts Center; American Legion; Frederick Festival of the Arts; Past Member, Board of Directors, Way Station; Past Trustee, Maryland Art Place; Past President, Frederick Arts Council.
- Awards
- Livability Award for Support of the Arts, U.S. Conference of Mayors, 1988; Distinguished Alumnus Award, Frederick Community College, 1987; Smart Growth Hero, 1000 Friends of Maryland, 2014.
- Biographical Information
- Born, Frederick, Maryland, October 19, 1940; Frederick High School; Frederick Community College, A.A., 1962; University of Maryland, College Park, B.A., History and Government, 1967; Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College), M.Ed., 1970; Teacher, Frederick County Public Schools, 1967-73; Consultant, Commercial Real Estate, and College Instructor, 1990-91; Newspaper Columnist, Frederick, 1990-98; Deputy Secretary, Department of Natural Resources, 1995-96; Deputy Secretary, Department of Planning, 1991-95, 1996-2002; Town Manager, Town of Indian Head, 2001-05; Consultant, Commercial Real Estate Sales, 2005-; Married; five children; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
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