Maryland House of Delegates District 9B

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: Abdun Matin

Age: 31

Personal:

Education: Post-master’s certification, clinical psychology, University of Baltimore; master’s degree, industrial-organizational psychology, Southern New Hampshire University; bachelor’s degree, psychology, Towson University.

Experience: Social worker and mental health therapist; ICNA Relief, I helped establish one of the largest food pantries in Maryland ensuring families had access to basic needs like food.

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: Courtney Watson

Age: 63

Personal: Married, three children.

Education: MBA, Loyola University Maryland; bachelor’s degree, Loyola College Maryland.

Experience: State Delegate District 9B; Howard County Councilmember; Howard County Board of Education Member.

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?