Issue Position: Transparency

Issue Position

Integrity means a lot to me. I will always be open and truthful. I will do my very best to serve the 6th District and the people of Maryland.


Maryland Citizens have lost faith for good reason, the passage of massive tax increases and new gun regulations. Over 3000 Citizens came to Annapolis to testify against the new gun regulations and were treated like second class Citizens because they dared to voice an opinion that differed with the majority party. This is only one small example why Citizens have lost faith in our Government.

We believe a government of the people, by the people, and for the people should operate in the full light of day, and be accessible and accountable to the people.

We must change the duration of committee chairmanships must be limited so one individual does not have the power to block good legislation for decades.

We must demand and change that every bill get a hearing and a vote.

Fiscal notes and bills must be updated and made available to the public and to the legislators at least 48 hours before a final vote. We will restore the public's trust and make Maryland's government open and inclusive.

Good policies should not be log-jammed or bottled up in committee because of partisan politics. Accountability keeps elected officials from over stepping their bounds and abusing authority.

Voting records and information on actions taken by these elected officials should be available to the public in a timely manner.

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