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I do support data centers in the State of Maryland provided they are located in proper areas. Data centers can be an economic driver and a producer of employment. However, due to the power consumption of data centers, the State is not ready to establish them currently as we remain too reliant on out-of-state energy. Data centers would need to be able to generate their own energy, be located where there is not a depletion of potable water sources and not rely on expansion of transmission lines.
Maryland's high energy costs are due to bad policy from the General Assembly over the last 10 years. We have set aggressive and unachievable clean energy goals which force the closure of many high-capacity power plants without replacing the ability to generate. We need to convert existing coal producing plants to natural gas and explore other renewable energy sources such as nuclear and geothermal energy. Eliminating EMPOWER would be an instantaneous cost reduction to monthly utility bills.
From the perspective of District 37B, it should not be improved. Representing a rural district where very little public transportation is available, we need to stop diverting transportation funds and subsidizing fares for mass transit. Instead, we need to be focused on improving the roads to make them more durable and safer. In particular, Route 404 must become a dual lane highway in Caroline County as that is a major route to Ocean City yet sees far too many deadly head-on collisions.
We need to address the looming $4.0B deficit that is projected by DLS in 2031! Priority 1: Reduce the projected spending for the Blueprint for Maryland. Priority 2: Eliminate the corporate tax rate over a 5-year period. We are in a competitive disadvantage over our surrounding states. Priority 3: Support affordable housing initiatives and programs to increase housing stock throughout the State. I will continue to fight for funding to increase public safety and to support the DDA community.
Provided that an immigrant has successfully and properly become a legal citizen of the State, I support and believe that they should have access to all the services offered by the State of Maryland.
No, I oppose the establishment of additional data centers in Maryland. I believe the negative environmental and land use impacts far outweigh any economic benefits.
I see increased demand from data centers and aging power plants being taken off the grid as the top factors contributing to rising utility costs in Maryland. I support greater use of solar and wind power, consumer rebate programs for energy efficient equipment, and EmPOWER Maryland programs.
Yes, public transportation helps people who cannot afford a car or who cannot drive for medical reasons get to jobs and become taxpayers, and get to medical appointments and shopping. Rural public transportation is very different than urban and suburban public transportation. In rural areas such as most of district 37B, on-demand vans and shuttles can meet public transportation needs.
(1) Education quality/access: K-12, community colleges and public universities focused on preparing Marylanders to be informed and active citizens and for jobs of the future; (2) Public safety: community policing, crime reduction, safe houses of worship; (3) Affordability/access: healthcare, housing, childcare, higher education and job training. I will fight for programs that support small businesses, youth, young adults, seniors, and immigrants, and that enable self sufficiency.
Immigrants built our nation and bring innovation and culture to our eastern shore communities. Immigrants support the economy by working in vital service occupations such as healthcare, construction, food service, and housekeeping, and they pay taxes. I will support immigrant communities in Maryland by supporting legislation providing access to legal, social, and language services which enable immigrants to feel safe and secure in the communities where they live, work, and contribute.
