Nathaniel T. Oaks (b. October 19, 1946) is a former Democratic member of the Maryland State Senate, representing District 41 from 2017 to 2018. He was appointed to the chamber on February 10, 2017, to replace Lisa Gladden (D). Oaks resigned from his seat on March 29, 2018, due to charges of federal bribery and obstruction of justice. He pleaded guilty to the charges later that day.
State officials confirmed that Oaks would remain on the primary election ballot on June 26, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.
Oaks served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 41 from 1995 to 2017. He previously served a term from 1983 to 1989.
Oaks' professional experience includes working as an insurance agent and urban scientist.
Member, Pimlico Community Development Authority, 2009-present
Member, Health Committee, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2007-present
Member, Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Caucus, 2003-present
Member, International Affairs Committee, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2001-present
Member, Economic Development Committee, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2000-present
Member, Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission, 2000-present
Former Member, Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates
Former Member, Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee, Maryland State Senate
Former Member, Audit Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates
Former Member, Finance Committee, Maryland State Senate
Former Member, Government Operations and Long-Term Care Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates
Former Member, Health and Government Operations Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates
Member, Health Committee, National Conference of State Legislatures
Member, Lead Poisoning Prevention Study Group, 2011-present
Former Member, Public-Health and Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates
Member, Task Force to Study Point-of-Care Testing for Lead Poisoning, 2013-present
Member, Task Force on the Minority Business Enterprise Program and Equity Investment Capital, 2009
Member, Health Care Committee, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2000-2007
Co-Chair, Task Force on Minority Participation in the Environmental Community, 2006-2007
Member, Minority Health Disparities Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2005
Member, Health Facilities, Equipment, and Products Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2003-2004
Member, Health Insurance Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2003-2004
Member, Insurance Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2004
Member, Long Term Care Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 2003-2004
Member, Environmental Matters Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1995-2003
Member, Health Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1999-2003
Member, Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1995-2003
Member, Public Utilities Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1999-2003
Member, Governor's Task Force on African-American Entrepreneurship in Baltimore City, 1996-2002
Member, Advisory Council on Environmental Justice, 1997-1999
Member, Health and Public Utilities Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1995-1999
Member, Transportation and Motor Vehicles Subcommittee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1995
Member, Economic Matters Committee, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1983-1989
Member, Governor's High Technology Roundtable, 1983-1986
Member, Baltimore City Fair Steering Committee, 1971