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The proposed data centers have the potential to provide economic opportunity and jobs, but need to be held responsible for providing their own power generation. As your State Senator, I will work to reduce regulations and red tape to assist in making this partnership a reality. Any excess power generated could be added to the grid further driving down utility costs for Marylanders.
"Day One" I will prioritize this massive energy crisis and bring relieve to Marylanders. People should not have to choose between food & electric. The current administration is shifting the blame, but utility costs are skyrocketing because of the failed energy policies coming out of Annapolis. We need to incentivize and not penalize affordable energy producers who utilize "coal and natural gas". These penalties are ultimately passed down to rate payers leaving us with Net Zero in our wallets!
Transportation is a need for ALL Marylanders, especially providing public transportation services to our seniors and vulnerable adults. Transportation is a massive necessity to handle our day-to-day needs, to navigate our professional lives and more. I will 1000 percent support transportation needs.
Education is my top priority! I recently spoke at the Board of Education on the budget needs. Poor education leads to a poor society. I would also like to tackle public safety, affordability, and prescription medication.
Legal immigrants are Marylanders too; I will do all I can to help them be successful in our great state. I myself is a 7th Generation GaDangme American. I support anyone who comes to our great state legally and contributes to our great state.
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I support. Data centers can be an important economic driver for Maryland, bringing jobs and private investment. But we have to get the balance right. These facilities use a tremendous amount of electricity, which means new infrastructure and power supply will be needed. I believe those costs should be paid by the large energy users creating the demand not passed along to everyday ratepayers and development should move forward in a way that also protects our natural resources.
Maryland’s rising energy costs reflect a supply and demand gap that has been building for years. Demand is growing, existing plants have retired, and new generation especially renewable has not come online fast enough. PJM capacity prices have also increased, influenced in part by the projected needs of large energy consumers such as data centers. Moving forward, Maryland must streamline the process for bringing new generation online and ensure that large user cover the cost.
Yes. Many residents in my district (D-8) rely on public transportation to get to work, school, and essential services, particularly in more densely populated areas. Improving reliability, frequency, and access is critical to expanding economic opportunity. At the same time, the State must strike a responsible balance by continuing to invest in road maintenance and infrastructure so suburban and outlying communities can travel safely and efficiently.
My top priorities are protecting the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future by making sure it stays fully funded. With our changing economy, we need more state funding for workforce development. This is especially important for D-8 given the legacy of so many communities made up of working people. We must invest in technical education and workforce training programs that prepare Marylanders for good-paying, in-demand jobs. affordable housing. Finally, we must continue to invest public transportation
Immigrant communities are essential to Maryland’s economic growth and civic life. Especially in D-8.I support policies that improve access to education, workforce development, and entrepreneurship opportunities, as well as language access initiatives that ensure meaningful participation in government and community institutions. I oppose 287(g) agreements, as they weaken trust between law enforcement and immigrant communities and can negatively impact public safety.
