Maryland House of Delegates District 6

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: Artus W. Huffman

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

Name: Megan Ann Mioduszewski

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

Name: Rayneika Robinson

Age: 36

Personal: Lifelong Maryland resident.

Education: Coursework at Harford Community College; bachelor’s degree, criminal justice, Coppin State University.

Experience: President, AFSCME Local 3661; unit vice president, AFSCME Maryland.

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: Bobby “Al Jolson” Berger

Age: 79

Personal: Married, two children, six grandchildren.

Education: Bachelor’s degree, criminal justice, University of Baltimore.

Experience: Entertainer; entrepreneur; officer, Baltimore City Police Department; veteran.

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: Henry J. Ciezkowski

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

Name: Del. Robin Grammer Jr.

Age: 46

Personal: Two children, Robby, 9, and Lilah, 6.

Education: Associate’s degree, computer science.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates, District 6 (2015-present).

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: Del. Bob Long

Age: 69

Personal: Married, four children, grandfather.

Education: Essex Community College, Dundalk Community College.

Experience: Member, Maryland House of Delegates, District 6 (2015-present); real estate broker (45+ 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?

Name: Del. Ric Metzgar

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