House of Delegates District 1C
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DUTIES: Maryland State Delegates 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. TERM: Four years, no term limitSALARY: $55,636HOW ELECTED: Elected by residents of each of Maryland's 47 legislative districts. Voters in each district may vote for three delegates.WEBSITE: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District
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Terry Baker
(Rep)
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Seth Funk
(Dem)
DATA CENTERS: Data centers can bring some economic benefit, 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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No. The economic benefit of data centers does not outway the immense cost to electricity bills, resource drain, and damage to nearby residents health. There are far better industries to promote that do not come with these affects. We have not done enough to understand the full costs of these centers or justify the massive tax breaks they're given. I've spoken out against them in Frederick County and I will continue to do so in my home district.
Energy costs are a nation wide issue, with factors within and without state control. That said, rapid expansion of data centers and delayed deployment of energy generation sources are major factors. I plan to push for local-government-owned solar to lower electricity bills and generate revenue for local investment. I'm opposed to spending more money on out-of-state fuels. I support expanding nuclear, so long as protections are robust and local benefit is ensured.
We've tried adding lanes for 30 years, and it just doesn't work. Traffic continues to waste time and money while adding more risk for accidents. Transportation between key areas that is reliable and open to the public lowers congestion, saves the state and the people money, and makes driving safer. Western Maryland used to have robust rail connections and there is money for that to be the case once again.
Budget priorities will be protecting services that help working families and farmers, eliminating wasteful contracts and corruption, and closing loopholes and tax breaks for data centers and corporations. I'll fight for programs for new energy generation and energy efficiency, education and medical access for rural areas, and bringing quality personnel for Western Maryland's schools and hospitals to fight shortages.
The ICE detention center in Williamsport destroys community, costs the taxpayers millions with no benefit, and will forever stain our area. I'm not interested in building anything based off fear and violence. We've been told for years that our problems are because of immigrants while corporations robbed us blind and destroyed our landscape. I'll fight to protect anyone who embraces our community and commits to helping our people, regardless of immigration status.
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