2016

Updating 9-1-1 Before It's Too Late Carl Henn was a Rockville resident and respected community leader who was struck by lightning in 2010 at a local park. Tragically, when his friends called 9-1-1 for help, they received only busy signals.  Two …

 Plowing Through PartisanshipIn Annapolis, we have a Republican Governor and Democratic majorities in both the House and Senate.  This dynamic can lead to disagreements and frustration.  The goal is to find a balance through negotiation and compromise without sacrificing our core …

 What an memorable weekend it was as the "Great Blizzard of 2016" hit us hard.  I hope you are staying safe.  Canceling District 17 Night in AnnapolisUnfortunately, due to the weather, we had to cancel our reception last night.  I regret …

After a busy interim, I am preparing for the beginning of the legislative session tomorrow at noon. My staff and I have been hard at work to guarantee that the 2016 session will be successful for Gaithersburg, Rockville, Montgomery County, …

Restoring Voting RightsAfter individuals have paid their debt to society, I believe they should not be denied their voting rights.  To ensure this, the Senate narrowly voted to override Governor Hogan's final veto from last session.  There was some misinformation …

 Things are getting busier here in Annapolis as we begin February.  Here are some of the highlights from last week as well as a glimpse at the projects I'm working on now.Welcoming Alan Gross to AnnapolisIt was a pleasure to …

The 2016 legislative session started last week.  It was fun to return to the whirlwind of the Senate, reconnecting with colleagues.  But the celebration didn't last long.  Now it's time to get back to work! Honoring Dr. KingAs you know, yesterday …