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Although data centers may offer short-term financial benefits, their long-term strain on water, the power grid, and land can harm Prince George’s County. Residents want shopping centers, fresh food stores, cleaner neighborhoods, and job-creating economic development. I’ll fight for exactly that kind of community-centered growth.
Utility costs are rising due to aging infrastructure and limited protections. While Maryland has some measures, we need to do more. I’ll advocate for new legislation to strengthen fair rate protections, expand transparency, and enhance assistance for seniors and families. By building on existing protections and pushing for fairer practices, I’ll work to keep utility costs stable and fair for all.
Yes, we need better public transportation statewide, and especially on Route 210 in District 26. We’ve been talking about gridlock in Oxon Hill and Fort Washington for years, yet little has been done. I personally have been stuck on 210’s gridlock more times than I can count. I’ll fight to finally expand routes and bring reliable transit, so we ease congestion and offer real solutions.
As a Prince George’s County public school teacher, my top budget priorities are public education, expanding healthcare, economic development, and cleaner neighborhoods. I’ll fight for fully funded schools and fair teacher pay, expanded mental health services, and business growth. I’ll also ensure funding to keep our highways and communities clean, protecting home values and bringing more healthy food options and business opportunities to District 26.
I’ve seen firsthand how federal immigration policies have created uncertainty for some families in my classroom. That’s why, at the state level, I’ll work to ensure immigrant families have the support they need—whether it’s access to education, healthcare, or resources. I’ll advocate for policies that help them fully contribute to Maryland’s success.
I’ve opposed data centers including one proposed in my own
southern Maryland neighborhood. I called community meetings. The citizens opposed it. While the centers can raise tax revenue and create jobs the impact on the regional power grid, water supplies, water quality, and land use are all reasons for serious concern for Marylanders who don’t want data centers in their backyards. I supported SB 116 to force a thorough study of the energy, economic, and environmental impacts.
Demand is rising faster than our supply or infrastructure can keep up. Unlike some states Maryland relies heavily on a regional grid and imported electricity. Skyrocketing wholesale market prices have dramatically increased electric bills. Also, regional surge in demand from data centers is a big factor, and power plants in Maryland and the region have been closed with more to come. I support the Lower Bills and Local Power Act to provide funds to speed up clean energy production, and rebates.
I’ve worked with and confronted the public service commission about the need for improved public transportation across Maryland. I’ve co-sponsored and I support legislation that would increase funding for transit-oriented development and infrastructure modernization, including a $22.1 billion, 6-year capital plan. There must also be sustained Metro funding to help to boost our economy and reduce traffic congestion.
I strongly support full funding for the Blueprint for Education as a critical investment in public schools, improving teacher recruitment and compensation, and ensuring educational equity for students regardless of where they live.
I’ve sponsored SB 464 to create a state commission to review expungement laws, recommend reforms, and submit findings to the legislature by December 2027.
I support juvenile justice reform and cosponsored the Youth Charging Reform Act so cases begin in juvenile court
Immigrants are a vital part of our communities and are vital to Maryland’s economy and culture. I strongly support emergency legislation requiring local law enforcement agencies to end 287 (g) agreements with federal immigration authorities and prohibiting new agreements with ICE. I’ll continue my office’s support of and work with our immigrant communities.
