House of Delegates 35B
Hey Neighbor, My first job as a teenager was waitressing at Tharp’s Restaurant in Rising Sun. I made $2 an hour plus tips. I still remember walking in for that first shift, nervous and grateful Mr. Tharp gave a teenager…
Hey Neighbor, You may have heard about HB 887, recently introduced in Annapolis, which would reallocate local VLT grant funding to the races at Fair Hill. I want to share more information so you can stay informed. The bill is…
I attended the FY27 Budget Hearing where County Executive Streight and his administration listened as residents shared priorities for the coming year. Many speakers asked to continue strong funding for our school system and thanked the County Executive for keeping…
I attended January’s Cecil County Farm Bureau meeting, where planning is underway for their annual banquet on March 21at 5pm at the Rising Sun Fire Hall. Please save the date. This event is important in raising funds for the Farm…
I attended the public permit meeting with the Maryland Department of the Environment where the Aquacon water discharge permit was discussed and community input was shared. MDE stated that stricter revisions to the current permit are under review. Aquacon’s attorney…
I joined the Perryville Town Hall meeting, where Detective Lenzi was honored as Perryville’s Police Officer of the Year. It was good to see his service recognized. The council also approved the final site plan for Daxbys Chicken. Thank you…
I’m hosting a free photo contest to create the 2026 People • Places • Community calendar for District 35B. Maryland residents ages 13+ can submit up to three original photos taken within House District 35B from October 17–31, 2025. No…
I attended the School Board meeting where Dr. Hammer, Dr. Foy, and Dr. Johnson presented the latest MCAP results and the strategy to raise them. The presentation covered current performance and the steps schools are taking to support students. This…
I attended the Perryville Town Hall where Mayor Michelle Linkey recognized a resident for bravery during a neighborhood fire in July. It was a clear moment of gratitude for quick action that helped protect neighbors. Moments like this matter because…
I attended the Rising Sun Town Hall meeting where the town recognized Commissioner Warnick for his service as he stepped down as Town Commissioner. It was nice to witness the gratitude elected officials and staff shared while acknowledging his time…