Full Name:
Meyer F. Marks
Gender:
Male
Family:
Single
Birth Date:
12/08/1959
Birth Place:
Little Rock, AR
Home City:
Bethesda, MD
Religion:
Episcopal
Attending, European Studies, Georgetown University, 2006-present, Grade Point Average of 3.5
BA, Political Science, University of Central Arkansas, 1985, Grade Point Average of 3.5
Candidate, Maryland State Senate, District 16, 2014
Candidate, Maryland House of Delegates, District 16, 2010
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, District 8, 2008
Arkansas Steering Committee, Bush for President Committee, 1988
Political Consultant , Congressional Campaigns, 1985-1988
Chair, Pulaskie County Republican Committee, 1986-1988
State Commtteeman, Republican Party of Arkansas, 1985-1987
At-Large Member, Republican Central Committee from Montgomery County
Member , Joint Baltic American National Committee, 1988-2014
United States/European Union Congressional Caucuses, Trans-Atlantic Relations, 1988-2012
Public Policy Committee, American Cancer Society, 1990-2000
Arkansas Steering Committee, Bush for President Committee, 1988
Chair, Pulaskie County Republican Committee, 1986-1988
Member, State Committee, Republican Party of Arkansas, 1985-1987
President, Marks and Association, 1988-present
Founding President, European Union Studies Association (EUSA) Council, 2005-2008
Political Consultant, Congressional Campaigns, 1985-1988
Member, American Political Science Association, 2006 -present
Member At Large, Montgomery Country Republican Central Committee, 2010-2014
Member, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 2010
Member, All Saints Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase, Md, 2009
National Public Policy Advocate, National Mental Health Council, 2000-2004
Member, Arkansas Chamber of Commerce, 1985-1986
Father's Name:
Meyer F. Marks Sr.
Father's Occupation:
Life Insurance Agent
Favorite Color:
Blue
Favorite President and Why:
Ronald Reagan becouse he brought this country together, and he was able to work accross party lines.
Favorite Sport:
College Football
Favorite Type of Music:
oldies, Beatles
Favorite Vacation Spot:
England
First Car:
1977 Saab, and Volvo
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Traveling to Europe, Camping, hiking, horseback riding. Boating
Mother's Name:
Martha Ann DeRossitt
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
To serve in Public office or to serve as an U.S. Ambassodor abroad.
Person Most Want to Meet (Dead or Alive):
Queen Elizabeth Second
Priority Issues:
Restore fiscal accountabilty in state government
Create business friendly environment
Reduce health care cost
Increase transparency and accountabilty in state government
Publications:
Economist, Parliamentary Affairs Journal
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
Maryland is ranked 45 in the nation as a state with the least Business friendly environment, because of high taxes. My priority is to create a business friendly by lowering the tax burden for business owners.
With over 25 years experance as government affairs specialist I will bring seasoned leadership to the House of Delegates.