Maryland House of Delegates District 25

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: Angela M. Angel

Age: 46

Personal: Mother of five.

Education: Juris Doctor, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University; bachelor’s degree, political science, Hampton University.

Experience: Founder, PG Pope and Associates; member, Maryland House of Delegates, District 25; legislative director, Prince George’s County Delegation; social services and education specialist, Councilmember Derrick Leon Davis; legislative counsel, Prince George’s County Department of the Environment.

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: Kent Roberson

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

Name: Denise Roberts

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

Name: Antoine M. Thompson

Age: 56

Personal: Married, wife Tracey, two children, Deja and Joseph.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, history and Afro American studies, SUNY Brockport; doctor of laws, Medaille College.

Experience: Appointee of Governor Wes Moore on the Transportation Revenue And Infrastructure Needs Committee (TRAINA); member, Buffalo City Council; New York State Senator.

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: Anthony Tilghman

Age: 44

Personal: Father.

Education: Graduated from Crossland High School.

Experience: District Heights Commissioner; executive director, MakeSmartCool, Inc.

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: Joseph Tolbert, 3rd

Age: 51

Personal:

Education: GED; paralegal certificate.

Experience: Convention setup manager, Hospitality Management; management development program, Hospitality Industry; banquet houseman, Hospitality Industry; co-founder, Life360, Inc.; facilitator and co-founder, the Men of P.G.; board member, DC Central Kitchen.

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: Karen Toles

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