Maryland Senate District 14

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.

Name: Craig J. Zucker

Age: 51

Personal: Married, wife Jenny, two sons.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, St. Thomas Aquinas College; master’s degree, government, Johns Hopkins University.

Experience: Maryland State Senator, District 14; executive vice president and chief strategy officer of a nonprofit; vice president of business development for a small business; special assistant and deputy chief of staff to the Maryland State Comptroller.

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?