Maryland House of Delegates District 44A

What’s the job: One of 188 members of Maryland’s General Assembly, split between the House of Delegates and the Senate. Responsible for introducing and voting on legislation, approving state spending and providing oversight of Maryland government operations. Elected to a four-year term.

Democratic

Name: Del. Eric Ebersole

Age: 68

Personal: Baltimore County native.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, education, University of Maryland College Park; master’s degree, science in education, University of Maryland College Park.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates, 12 years; public school math teacher, 35 years.

Questionnaire

Q: Maryland’s state government is facing a structural deficit in future years. Please describe how you would approach closing the gap. Be specific about any spending cuts or revenue increases you propose.

Q: What do you consider the three most pressing issues facing Maryland?

Q: What would you do to lower the cost of living for Maryland residents?

Q: The cost of implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education plan will exceed the money available in the Blueprint’s fund over the next few years. Should the state raise new revenue for the programs, or should the programs be rolled back or adjusted?

Q: Besides an election, how do you want constituents to review your job performance?

Republican

Name: Chuck Linton

Age: 78

Personal: Married, four children, five grandchildren.

Education: Associate’s degree, statistics, Community College of Baltimore County; bachelor’s degree, interdisciplinary studies in micro and macro economics and political science, African American history; master’s degree, conflict management, negotiation and resolution, University of Baltimore; master’s degree, global affairs and human security, University of Baltimore.

Experience: Legislative staff (retired), New Jersey General Assembly; deputy director, food stamps distribution, New Jersey; special assistant to New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevy; safety director, New Jersey Department of Transportation.

Questionnaire

Q: Maryland’s state government is facing a structural deficit in future years. Please describe how you would approach closing the gap. Be specific about any spending cuts or revenue increases you propose.

Q: What do you consider the three most pressing issues facing Maryland?

Q: What would you do to lower the cost of living for Maryland residents?

Q: The cost of implementing the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education plan will exceed the money available in the Blueprint’s fund over the next few years. Should the state raise new revenue for the programs, or should the programs be rolled back or adjusted?

Q: Besides an election, how do you want constituents to review your job performance?