House of Delegates District 43B
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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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Cathi Forbes
(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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410-321-0460
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@delegateforbes
Data centers are necessary, but the rapid expansion is straining our power grid, consuming large amounts of water, and creating noise that harms nearby communities. I supported legislation to study their impacts and establish guardrails. I also backed requirements that data centers benefit local economies, limit grid impacts through storage or local power, and engage communities with transparent plans. Technology will continue evolving, and today’s data center model will likely change over time.
Energy bills are increasing because BGE charges to deliver gas and electricity to our homes have been rising significantly. I supported legislation to help lower energy costs. This legislation requires only necessary safety upgrades to BGE infrastructure, capped the use of ratepayer funds for executive pay, reduced Empower Maryland goals and costs, and provided direct rate relief for ratepayers in 2025-2027. We also are investing in mid- and long-term solutions to our energy supply needs.
Public transportation should be improved statewide. It’s an equity issue—people need reliable ways to get to jobs and shopping whether they own a car or not. While areas near DC have strong systems, the Baltimore region and parts of the state lack access. Better transit improves air quality, reduces congestion, and supports workers and employers. I have supported legislation investing in transportation infrastructure including roads, rails, buses, trails, pedestrian walkways and bikeways.
I have served on the Appropriations Committee throughout my legislative career. Each year we produce a balanced budget that funds the services Marylanders rely on. My priorities are affordable healthcare; education equity from early childhood through higher education, including libraries and senior resources; and energy affordability, including investments in renewables. I will fight for the Blueprint, ACA premium subsidies, and programs supporting working families and people with disabilities.
Immigration has always been central to the American story, and immigrants’ contributions to our country are immense. Today our federal immigration system is broken, with severe backlogs and outdated quotas. I support due process under the Constitution, ensuring notice and fair hearings before deportation. I backed legislation banning 287(g) agreements so local police are not used as federal immigration agents, protecting limited resources and preventing civil rights abuses and racial profiling.
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