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Data center growth presents both economic opportunity and real challenges for Maryland, particularly around energy and water use. We need a balanced approach. I was proud to vote to override the Governor’s veto of the Data Center Study so we can fully understand the impacts and address them. I also supported measures this session to set guardrails around future data center development and ensure data centers pay their fair share for the strain they place on our grid.
It is my top priority as a Delegate to bring down costs, and energy bills are unaffordable for far too many Marylanders, including me. There are several drivers of rising rates, including growing demand from data centers, the need for more generation, and corporate utilities prioritizing profits. As a member of the Environment and Transportation Committee, I was proud to help pass the Utility Relief Act to reduce costs, and I will continue fighting to lower energy bills.
Every Marylander deserves access to a reliable public transportation system. It provides access to good-paying jobs, educational opportunities, and healthcare resources, and it helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a member of the Environment and Transportation Committee, I have fought and will continue to fight tirelessly to improve public transportation infrastructure across the state, particularly in Anne Arundel County, where options are currently limited.
I am grateful that the General Assembly is not Congress for a variety of reasons, one of which is that we are required to have a balanced budget. A budget is a reflection of our values, and I will fight every day to ensure ours reflects who we are as a community and as a state. That means protecting our most vulnerable, investing in a world class education, and funding critical environmental and clean energy programs, among other essential priorities.
We are a nation of immigrants, and I am proud of that. I strongly oppose the federal government’s targeted attacks on immigrant communities across our state and country. As your Delegate, I have supported key measures, including banning 287(g) programs, prohibiting law enforcement face coverings, and advancing the Protecting Sensitive Locations Act. If re-elected, I will continue standing up for our immigrant neighbors every day.
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I do not support the expansion of data centers in Maryland. Although there are some economic benefits associated with their development, I believe that the long term and severe electric grid load and environmental impacts outweigh these short term economic benefits.
The biggest issues contributing to escalating utility costs are a lack of generation capacity and increased load on the PJM grid. I have been proud to work with my colleagues in the House to encourage green energy capacity build out, and defend Maryland from rapid data center build outs that tax capacity. There is not an easy or simple fix to these issues, but protecting ratepayers from large load customers and increasing generation capacity are key parts of the solution.
Absolutely yes. Thousands of Marylanders rely on public transportation everyday to get to work, the doctor's office, or to visit their favorite restaurants. By expanding public transportation, we are making our state more accessible to more people. This expands the possible talent pool for hiring businesses, and increases equity in access. This is good for business, the environment, and public safety. Most importantly, it is good for Marylanders.
My top priority in Maryland's budget is protecting Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and the critical programs within them that support Marylanders. Federal shutdowns, DOGE firings, and budget cuts, have left tens of thousands of Marylanders without jobs, and they have put these programs at serious risk. I am committed to doing everything Maryland can to protect these programs.
I am also focused on bringing millions home to District 30a for capital projects, $200 million in the last 4 years.
I will continue to support immigrant communities as I have done every day since I entered office. Immigrants are integral and essential parts of our communities. They are business owners, cherished employees, mothers, fathers, mentors, and public servants. I am proud of the votes I've taken in both the 2025 and 2026 sessions to protect immigrants in Maryland from the plainly unconstitutional actions from our federal government we have seen in Maryland and across the country.
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Data centers can play a role in Maryland’s economic growth, but that growth must be responsible. I would support additional projects only when they create real jobs, strengthen our economy, and do not burden residents through higher utility costs or poor land use decisions. Strong standards for energy demand, water usage, environmental impact, and community input should guide every proposal.
Utility costs are rising because of higher transmission and distribution costs, aging infrastructure, growing demand, and regional market pressures. Maryland families should not carry that burden alone. I support stronger oversight, greater transparency, consumer protection, responsible long-term energy planning, and practical investments that improve reliability while protecting residents from unnecessary rate increases.
Yes. Public transportation should be improved across Maryland because access to work, school, health care, and daily life should not depend on whether someone can afford a car. We need more reliable service, safer connections, and better coordination between systems so urban, suburban, and rural communities have greater access to opportunity and stability. Strong transit also supports seniors, working families, and economic growth, which strengthens Maryland as a whole.
My top budget priorities are affordability, infrastructure, and youth opportunity. I will prioritize programs that help seniors and working families remain in Maryland, strengthen transportation and resiliency infrastructure, and expand education, workforce development, and career pathways for young people. Those are practical, responsible long-term investments in a stronger Maryland.
I have seen this issue personally through a lifelong friend whose family has faced deportation-related hardship. That experience strengthened my commitment to protecting access to education, legal resources, language access, and workforce opportunity so immigrant families in Maryland can live with dignity, stability, and a fair chance to contribute to our communities.
