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Personal Details

Caucuses/Former Committees

Former Member, Economic Matters Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Health Insurance Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Joint Audit Committee, Maryland State Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Fair Practices, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Joint Technology Oversight Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Real Estate and Housing Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Science and Technology Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Special Committee on Gaming, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Special Joint Committee on Competitive Taxation and Economic Development, Maryland State House of Delegates

Education

  • MS, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1981
  • BS, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1976-1978
  • RN, Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing, 1964

Professional Experience

  • MS, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1981
  • BS, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1976-1978
  • RN, Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing, 1964
  • Associate Member, Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, 1995-present
  • Consultant, Howard Community College
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, 1973-2008
  • Psychiatric Nurse Clinical Specialist, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, 1985-2003
  • Adjunct Faculty, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1991-1999
  • Regional Team, Mental Hygiene Administration, 1983-1985
  • Adjunct Faculty, Salisbury State University, 1985

Political Experience

  • MS, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1981
  • BS, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1976-1978
  • RN, Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing, 1964
  • Associate Member, Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, 1995-present
  • Consultant, Howard Community College
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, 1973-2008
  • Psychiatric Nurse Clinical Specialist, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, 1985-2003
  • Adjunct Faculty, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1991-1999
  • Regional Team, Mental Hygiene Administration, 1983-1985
  • Adjunct Faculty, Salisbury State University, 1985
  • Senator, Maryland State Senate, District 37, 2015-present
  • Candidate, Maryland State Senate, District 37, 2018
  • Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 37B, 1994-2014
  • Deputy Minority Whip, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1999-2003

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Economic Matters Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Health Insurance Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Joint Audit Committee, Maryland State Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Fair Practices, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Joint Technology Oversight Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Real Estate and Housing Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Science and Technology Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Special Committee on Gaming, Maryland State House of Delegates

Former Member, Special Joint Committee on Competitive Taxation and Economic Development, Maryland State House of Delegates

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review (AELR)

Member, Audit and Evaluation

Member, Budget and Taxation

Member, Children, Youth, and Families

Member, Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight

Member, Pensions

Co-Chair, Protocol

Member, Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

Member, Subcommittee on Pensions

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • MS, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1981
  • BS, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1976-1978
  • RN, Bryn Mawr Hospital School of Nursing, 1964
  • Associate Member, Dorchester Chamber of Commerce, 1995-present
  • Consultant, Howard Community College
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, 1973-2008
  • Psychiatric Nurse Clinical Specialist, Eastern Shore Hospital Center, 1985-2003
  • Adjunct Faculty, University of Maryland School of Nursing, 1991-1999
  • Regional Team, Mental Hygiene Administration, 1983-1985
  • Adjunct Faculty, Salisbury State University, 1985
  • Senator, Maryland State Senate, District 37, 2015-present
  • Candidate, Maryland State Senate, District 37, 2018
  • Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, District 37B, 1994-2014
  • Deputy Minority Whip, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1999-2003
  • Member, Commission to Study Mental and Behavioral Health in Maryland, 2019-present
  • Member, Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee, 2019-present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Incorporated, 2018-present
  • Member, Maryland Commission on Suicide Prevention, 2017-present
  • Chair, Eastern Shore Delegation, 2011-present
  • Member, Advisory Board, Salisbury University Institute for Public Affairs and Civic Engagement, 2002-present
  • Member, Endorsement Committee, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2001-present
  • Member, Finance Committee, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2001-present
  • Member, Legislative Committee, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2001-present
  • Member, Mid-Shore Regional Council, 2001-present
  • Member, Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2001-present
  • Chair, Dorchester County Delegation, 1995-present
  • Member, Special Committee on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, 1995-present
  • Member, Women Legislators of Maryland, 1995-present
  • Member, Executive Committee, Maryland Hospital Association, 1993-present
  • Member, Board of Directors, Dorchester General Hospital, 1988-present
  • Member, American Nurses Association
  • Member, American Ortho-Psychiatric Association
  • Member, Board, Chesapeake Health Planning Systems
  • Member, Board of Directors, Leadership Maryland Incorporated, 2001-present
  • Board Member, Channel Markers Incorporated
  • Board Member, Chesapeake Bay Regional Technology Center for Excellence
  • Former President/Former Vice-President, Chesapeake Health Planning Systems
  • Board Member, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Maryland
  • Board Member, Eastern Shore Area Health Education Center
  • Member, Executive Board, American Legislative Exchange Council
  • Member, Health and Human Services Committee, American Legislative Exchange Council
  • Member, Human Services and Welfare Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures
  • Member, Maryland Nurses Association
  • Board Member, Midshore Economic Development Council
  • Board Member, Reservation Maryland
  • Member, Sigma Theta Tau
  • Co-chair, Task Force to Study Tax Sales in Maryland, 2017-2018
  • Member, Two Generation Family Economic Security Commission, 2017-2018
  • Member, Task Force on Rural Internet, Broadband, Wireless, and Cellular Service, 2017
  • Member, Maryland Environmental Trust, 2015-Present
  • Member, Rural Maryland Council, 2009-2015
  • Dorchester County Chair, Mitt Romney Campaign, 2012
  • Delegate, Republican Party National Convention, 2004, 2012
  • Member, Mental Health Transformation Working Group, 2005-2011
  • Member, Girls’ Services Plan Task Force, Department of Juvenile Services, 2010
  • President, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2007-2008
  • Member, Work Group on Cultural Competency and Workforce Development for Mental Health Professionals, 2007-2008
  • Chair, Caroline County Delegation, 1995-2007
  • President-Elect, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2006-2007
  • First Vice-President, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2005-2006
  • Second Vice-President, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2004-2005
  • Secretary, Women Legislators of Maryland, 1998-1999, 2000-2001, 2003-2004
  • Acting Chair, Eastern Shore Delegation, 2003
  • Member, Task Force to Study the Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program, 2003
  • Member, Availability Committee of Task Force to Study Increasing the Availability of Substance Abuse Programs, 1998-2001
  • Member, Governor's Task Force on Eastern Shore Economic Development, 1999-2001
  • Member, Dorchester County Republican Central Committee, 1986-1994
  • Legislative Chair, Maryland Nurses Association, 1986-1989, 1993-1994
  • President, Maryland Nurses Association, 1989-1991

Other Info

— Awards:

  • John R. Hargreaves Distinguished Legislative Fellow, Salisbury University, 2009

Outstanding Board Member Award, Maryland Nurses Association, 1992

Maryland's Top 100 Women, Daily Record, 2003, 2005, 2007

Nurse of the Year, District 4, Maryland Nurses Association, 1986, 1991

Psychiatric Nursing Award, University of Maryland Graduate School of Nursing, 1981

Rosalie S. Abrams Legislative Award, Maryland Nurses Association, 1988

Outstanding Rural Legislator Award, Rural Maryland Council, 2003

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Policy Positions

Maryland State Legislative Election 2006 National Political Awareness Test

Abortion

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding abortion.

1. Abortions should always be illegal.
- No Answer

2. Abortions should always be legal.
- No Answer

3. Abortions should be legal only within the first trimester of pregnancy.
- X

4. Abortions should be legal when the pregnancy resulted from incest or rape.
- No Answer

5. Abortions should be legal when the life of the woman is endangered.
- X

6. Prohibit public funding of abortions and to organizations that advocate or perform abortions.
- No Answer

7. Require clinics to give parental notification before performing abortions on minors.
- X

8. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Budget and Tax

State Budget: Indicate the funding levels (#1-6) you will support for the following general categories. Select one level per category.

1. Education (Higher)
- Slightly Increase

2. Education (K-12)
- Slightly Increase

3. Emergency preparedness
- Maintain Status

4. Environment
- Maintain Status

5. Health care
- Slightly Increase

6. Law enforcement
- Maintain Status

7. Transportation and Highway infrastructure
- Slightly Increase

8. Welfare
- Maintain Status

9. Other or expanded categories
- No Answer

State Taxes: Indicate the tax levels (#1-6) you will support. Select one level per tax.

1. Alcohol taxes
- Maintain Status

2. Capital gains taxes
- Maintain Status

3. Cigarette taxes
- Maintain Status

4. Corporate taxes
- Maintain Status

5. Gasoline taxes
- Maintain Status

6. Income taxes (incomes below $75,000)
- Maintain Status

7. Income taxes (incomes above $75,000)
- Maintain Status

8. Property taxes
- Maintain Status

9. Sales taxes
- Slightly Decrease

10. Vehicle taxes
- Maintain Status

11. Other or expanded categories
- No Answer

12. Should the state sales taxes be extended to Internet sales?
- No

13. Should accounts such as a ?rainy day? fund be used to balance the state budget?
- No

14. Should fee increases be used to balance the state budget?
- No

15. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Campaign Finance and Governmental Reform

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding campaign finance and government reform.

1. Do you support the current limit of terms for Maryland governors?
- Yes

2. Do you support limiting the number of terms for Maryland state senators and representatives?
- No

Do you support limiting the following types of contributions to state legislative candidates?

1. Individual
- No

2. PAC
- No

3. Corporate
- No

4. Political Parties
- No

5. Do you support requiring full and timely disclosure of campaign finance information?
- Yes

6. Do you support imposing spending limits on state level political campaigns?
- No

7. Do you support adopting statewide standards for counting, verifying and ensuring accuracy of votes?
- Yes

8. Do you support prohibiting media exit polling of voters until all polling locations in Maryland are closed?
- Yes

9. Should Maryland recognize civil unions between same-sex couples?
- Undecided

10. Do you support a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage?
- Yes

11. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Crime

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding crime.

1. Increase state funds for construction of state prisons and hiring of additional prison staff.
- No Answer

2. Support the death penalty in Maryland.
- X

3. Support programs to provide prison inmates with vocational and job-related skills and job-placement assistance when released.
- X

4. End parole for repeat violent offenders.
- X

5. Implement penalties other than incarceration for certain non-violent offenders.
- X

6. Decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.
- No Answer

7. Strengthen penalties and sentences for drug-related crimes.
- No Answer

8. Minors accused of a violent crime should be prosecuted as adults.
- X

9. Require that crimes based on race, ethnic background, religious belief, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation be prosecuted as hate crimes.
- No Answer

10. Increase state funding for community centers and other social agencies in areas with at-risk youth.
- X

11. Strengthen sex-offender laws.
- X

12. Support the restriction of the sale of products used to make methamphetamine (e.g. tablets containing pseudophedrine, ephedrine and phenylpropanolamine).
- X

13. Other or expanded principles
- j) as able

Education

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding education.

1. Support national standards and testing of public school students.
- X

2. Provide parents with state-funded vouchers to send their children to any public school.
- No Answer

3. Provide parents with state-funded vouchers to send their children to any private or religious school.
- No Answer

4. Increase state funds for school capital improvements (e.g. buildings and infrastructure).
- X

5. Increase funds for hiring additional teachers.
- No Answer

6. Support teacher testing and reward with merit pay.
- X

7. Endorse voluntary prayer in public schools.
- X

8. Supprt requiring public schools to administer high school exit exams.
- X

9. Provide state funding to increase teacher salaries.
- No Answer

10. Increase funding for Head Start programs.
- No Answer

11. Provide state funding for tax incentives and financial aid to help make college more affordable.
- X

12. Support sexual education programs that include information on abstinence, contraceptives, and HIV/STD prevention methods.
- X

13. Support abstinence-only sexual education programs.
- No Answer

14. Support the state taking over control of under-performing Baltimore public schools.
- X

15. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Employment and Affirmative Action

Employment: Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding employment.

1. Increase funding for state job-training programs that retrain displaced workers and teach skills needed in today?s job market.
- No Answer

2. Reduce state government regulations on the private sector in order to encourage investment and economic expansion.
- X

3. Provide low interest loans and tax credits for starting, expanding, or relocating businesses.
- X

4. Provide tax credits for businesses that provide child care for children in low-income working families.
- X

5. Increase state funds to provide child care for children in low-income working families.
- No Answer

6. Support the inclusion of sexual orientation in Maryland's anti-discrimination laws.
- No Answer

7. Increase the state minimum wage.
- No Answer

8. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Affirmative Action: Should race, ethnicity or gender be taken into account in state agencies? decisions on:

1. Public employment
- Yes

2. State college and university admissions
- Yes

3. State contracting
- Yes

4. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Environment & Energy

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding the environment and energy.

1. Promote increased use of alternative fuel technology.
- X

2. Support increased production of traditional domestic energy sources (e.g. coal, natural gas, and oil).
- X

3. Use state funds to clean up former industrial and commercial sites that are contaminated, unused, or abandoned.
- No Answer

4. Increase funding for improvements to Maryland's power generating and transmission facilities.
- No Answer

5. Support funding for open space preservation.
- X

6. Enact environmental regulations even if they are stricter than federal law.
- No Answer

7. How would you propose to alleviate the rising cost of energy in Maryland? Please use forty (40) word or less.
- Deregulation

8. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Gun

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding guns.

1. Maintain and strengthen the enforcement of existing state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
- No Answer

2. Ease state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
- X

3. Repeal state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
- No Answer

4. Allow citizens to carry concealed guns.
- X

5. Require background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows.
- No Answer

6. Require a license for gun possession.
- No Answer

7. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Health

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding health.

1. Ensure that citizens have access to basic health care through managed care, insurance reforms, or state-funded care where necessary.
- X

2. Transfer current Medicaid recipients into managed care programs.
- X

3. Limit the amount of punitive damages that can be awarded in medical malpractice lawsuits.
- X

4. Support patients' right to sue their HMOs.
- No Answer

5. Guaranteed medical care to all citizens is not a responsibility of state government.
- No Answer

6. Legalize physician assisted suicide in Maryland.
- No Answer

7. Allow doctors to prescribe marijuana to their patients for medicinal purposes.
- No Answer

8. Allow pharmacists to dispense emergency contraceptive without a prescription.
- No Answer

9. Support providing state grants for embryonic stem cell research.
- No Answer

10. Other or expanded principles
- b) after pilots

Welfare and Poverty

Indicate which principles you support (if any) regarding welfare.

1. Support increased work requirements for able-bodied welfare recipients.
- X

2. Increase funding for employment and job training programs for welfare recipients.
- No Answer

3. Increase access to public transportation for welfare recipients who work.
- X

4. Redirect welfare funding to faith-based and community-based private organizations.
- No Answer

5. Use federal TANF (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families) funds to extend health and child care subsidies to the working poor.
- No Answer

6. Support marriage promotion programs for welfare recipients.
- X

7. Eliminate government-funded welfare programs.
- No Answer

8. Other or expanded principles
- No Answer

Legislative Priorities

Please explain in a total of 75 words or less, your top two or three priorities if elected. If they require additional funding for implementation, please explain how you would obtain this funding.
- HEALTHCARE - Focus on an Internet Based Intermediary to factilitate a high deductible small group pilot option for Eastern Shore that includes a Health Reimbursement account user smart card & preauthorization & claims work done thru separate recovery agency.Funding - from Gov. & Health Care Comm.ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT -Sustain exisiting business & Agri Business liability. Add new business. Raw milk cheeseEDUCATION - Continue to work at effective schools - technical or academic for special workforce fields. Private/public partnerships

Events

2019

Feb. 25
District 37 Night In Annapolis

Mon 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST

11 Bladen St, Annapolis, MD 21401-1901, United States