State Senator District 44
DUTIES: Maryland State Senators enact laws, raise revenue through taxes and fees, and approve the spending of money by state agencies in an annual budget. They may propose amendments to the state Constitution for ratification by the voters and oversee the operation of all state government departments. The Senate confirms the Governor's appointment of judges and the heads of certain government agencies.TERM: Four years, no term limitSALARY: $56,636HOW ELECTED: Senators are elected district wide. The state has 47 election districts. Each district is represented by one senator.WEBSITE: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District
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Charles E. Sydnor, III
(Dem)
DATA CENTERS: Data centers can bring some important economic benefits, but also have a negative impact on the power grid, water supply, and land use. Do you support the establishment of additional data centers in Maryland? Why or why not?
UTILITY COSTS: What do you see as the factors contributing to escalating utility costs in Maryland? How will you address them?
TRANSPORTATION: Should the availability of public transportation be improved across the state? Why or why not?
BUDGET: Maryland is required to balance the budget every year. What will be your three top budget priorities, and what programs will you fight for?
IMMIGRATION: Immigrants are an important part of our community and make significant contributions, including to Maryland's economy. What will you do to support immigrant communities in Maryland?
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My support is contingent on their being developed transparently, responsibly & in a manner that will not inequitably burden communities. Their water and electricity usage shouldn’t be hidden in nondisclosure agreements & their development should include strong energy efficiency standards, renewable power use, & careful water & land management to minimize environmental impact & ensure local communities benefits. Development should create high-skilled jobs & attract technology investment.
While escalating utility costs in Maryland are driven by rising fuel prices, supply constraints, and increasing demand on the electric grid, knowing that some of this is associated with data centers, I have introduced legislation to prohibit state government from entering into NDAs with data center developers. This would help communities to understand the true costs of these developments in terms of things like water and electricity consumption, protecting us from unpredictable price increases.
Improving public transportation across Maryland is essential for our economic growth, mobility, & equity. Our transit must be more reliable & better connect people to jobs, like at Tradepoint, education, & healthcare while reducing traffic congestion & pollution. Expanding bus, rail, & regional transit options, like the Redline will support families, strengthen local economies, & create a more sustainable transportation system that benefits both urban & rural communities throughout Maryland.
I will be advocating for funding for: (1) various nonprofits’ capital projects in District 44 to receive funding so that they may continue helping to feed, train, & provide other services to Marylanders, (2) our schools have the financing they need, & (3) Western Baltimore County Redevelopment Authority for operational funding to help support communities in western Baltimore County.
I have supported the immigrant community in Maryland since my first term which began 2015. Most recently, I (1) voted for SB 1 (Law Enforcement Officers - Prohibition on Face Coverings), and (2) introduced a floor amendment making SB 245 (Public Safety - Immigration Enforcement Agreements – Prohibition) an emergency bill. I also sponsored SB 55 which is intended to classify less serious traffic infractions as secondary offenses thereby limiting interactions with law enforcement for everyone.
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