Maryland Senate District 23

A: A budget is a moral document, and we should not close a deficit by cutting essential services or placing additional burdens on working families. I support a revenue strategy that ensures the wealthiest individuals and large corporations pay their fair share, including implementing combined reporting to prevent corporate tax avoidance and creating more progressive income tax brackets. On the spending side, we need to reevaluate investments that do not deliver real public benefit, particularly excessive spending on incarceration and over-policing, and redirect those resources toward proven community-based services. By closing corporate loopholes and prioritizing people over profits, we can responsibly address the deficit while protecting core public investments.

A: The three most pressing issues facing Maryland are education equity, economic affordability, and the health of our democracy. Our education system must better serve the whole student, with full funding, culturally responsive curriculum, and support systems that meet diverse needs. At the same time, the rising cost of living, especially housing and healthcare, is pushing too many families to the brink, requiring bold action to treat these as basic rights rather than market commodities. Finally, we must strengthen democratic participation by reducing the influence of corporate interests and ensuring government is responsive, transparent, and accountable to the people it serves.

A: Lowering the cost of living requires addressing the root causes of economic instability. I will fight to expand social housing and strengthen tenant protections, including rent stabilization and just-cause eviction, so families can stay in their homes. I also support moving toward a single-payer healthcare system to eliminate burdensome out-of-pocket costs and ensure universal access to care. In addition, I will advocate for investments in energy efficiency and clean infrastructure that reduce utility costs over time, ensuring residents are not subject to rising costs driven by corporate monopolies.

A: We cannot roll back these investments…that would undermine our students, educators, and long-term economic future. As a former Board of Education member, I have seen the consequences of underfunding schools and the lasting impact it has on communities. The Blueprint is a commitment to equity and opportunity, and we should uphold that commitment by closing tax loopholes and ensuring high-income earners and corporations contribute fairly. Investing in education is not optional; it is foundational to Maryland’s future.

A: Accountability should be ongoing, not limited to election cycles. I am committed to transparency by making my votes, legislation, and decision-making processes easily accessible to the public. Just as importantly, I believe in meeting people where they are: showing up in neighborhoods, community spaces, and local events, rather than expecting constituents to always come to me. I plan to hold regular listening sessions, attend community gatherings, and stay present across the district so feedback is constant and accessible. Ultimately, I want to be judged by how responsive, visible, and grounded I remain in the lived experiences of the people I represent.

A: Use appropriate guardrails for data center expansion in Maryland as well as implementing iGaming for new revenue.

A: Economy and the increasing of living costs. Energy costs. Seeing results in our educational investments.

A: Expanding the business tax base and ensuring that any new initiatives have a funding source.

A: The state must seek new forms of revenue and build a sustainable business tax base with a strong technology focus. The Blueprint is a good plan, and I would like to see the results before rolling this back.

A: Results matter.