Maryland House of Delegates District 27A

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: Yonelle Moore Lee

Age: 51

Personal: Married, with three children. Immigrant from Guyana.

Education: B.A., political science, University of the District of Columbia; J.D. Pepperdine University Law School.

Experience: Attorney, mediator and member of the Board of Education of Charles County. Over 25 years of legal, professional and nonprofit experience, including service on the board of directors for the National School Boards Association, Maryland Association of Boards of Education, United Way of the National Capital Area, and Leadership Southern 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? Be specific about which Blueprint programs you would cut or adjust.

Q: Besides an election, how do you want constituents to review your job performance?

Name: Shawn Maldon

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

Name: Darrell C. Odom Sr.

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