Maryland House of Delegates District 39

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: Gabriel Acevero

Age: 36

Personal: Single, no children, but I’m a dedicated and doting uncle.

Education: Associate’s degree, international relations, Montgomery College; bachelor’s degree, political science, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; master’s degree, public administration, Bowie State University.

Experience: Member, House of Delegates, District 39; member, House Appropriations Committee; chair, Public Safety and Administration subcommittee; member of the Legislative Black Caucus, Legislative LGBTQ+ Caucus and vice chair of the Legislative Latino Caucus.

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?

Name: George Lluberes

Age: 37

Personal: Father.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, political science, Western Michigan University; Ph.D.,political science, Western Michigan University.

Experience: Sr. Research Director, Hanover Research; vice-chair, Police Accountability Board of Montgomery County.

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?

Name: Lesley J. Lopez

Candidate did not respond to The Banner’s voter guide questionnaire.

Name: Greg Wims

Age: 77

Personal: Married, three children.

Education: Montgomery County Public Schools; Attended Montgomery College and Howard University; honorary doctorate degree, School of the Great Commission Bible College & Seminary.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegate, District 39; director, Upcounty Regional Services Center for Montgomery County; founder, Victims’ Rights Foundation.

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?

Name: Robert Wu

Age: 49

Personal: Wife, Jamie, children, Julian and Teresa.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, biology and environmental studies, Tufts University; Juris Doctor, University of San Francisco School of Law; Master of Laws candidate, George Washington University Law School, thesis pending.

Experience: Partner, Fluet Law; council member, City of Gaithersburg; judge advocate, U.S. Army Reserves; board of directors, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments; senior counsel, Northrop Grumman; senior attorney, U.S. Government Accountability Office; trial attorney, U.S. Army Legal Services Agency; active duty judge advocate, U.S. Army.

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?