House of Delegates District 33C Choose 1
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/DistrictCANDIDATE TOWN HALL: https://www.lwvaacmd.org/26oct6_ga_townhall
Biographical Information
Campaign Website
http://www.heatherbagnall.com
Campaign Phone
443-254-6729
Campaign Email
heatherbagnallfordelegate@gmail.com
Campaign Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/DelegateHeatherBagnall
Campaign Instagram
www.instagram.com/delegateheatherbagnall/
Campaign Mailing Address
1521 Ritchie Highway P.O. Box 129
Arnold, MD 21012
Arnold, MD 21012
Campaign You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/@delegateheatherbagnall
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?
I support the establishment of additional data centers in Maryland only if they are regulated and monitored and if they pay for their own power usage and usage of additional resources. We must also make sure that we are not losing job opportunities to artificial intelligence (AI) or other non-human resources.
UTILITY COSTS: What do you see as the factors contributing to escalating utility costs in Maryland? How will you address them?
Utility companies have been abusing the system and third party companies did not want to be told they couldn't, all while the federal government undermines our efforts to build capacity and invest in the energy of the future. We have worked on comprehensive policies to prohibit CEOs from charging rate payers to benefit their shareholders, to build capacity in existing technology while still retaining our green initiatives, and stopping utilities for charging MD for delivery to other states.
TRANSPORTATION: Should the availability of public transportation be improved across the state? Why or why not?
Public transportation is a lifeline for many Marylanders and as such we must invest in strategic initiatives such as public transit centered housing and multi-model transit. Additionally, the patterns of how people are living, working, and thriving are changing and we need to keep up with those changes by recognizing jobs are not always in the same place as housing. Finally we have a thriving east coast business and arts sector and have to invest to stay competitive.
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?
Top three - Health, education, and transportation. As previous Chair of Public Health & Minority Health Disparities, now as Chair of the Health Committee, I am fighting for funding for the DDA, Behavioral Health, Maternal Health, SUD programs, Community Health Workers, Mobile Crisis, Assisted Outpatient Treatment, and our Federally Qualified Health Centers. Additionally I have prioritized reform of our oversight for Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Residential Recovery Facilities.
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?
In the health space I continue to push policies which ensure culturally competent access to care regardless of ethnicity or immigration status. Additionally we are creating pathways for internationally training health professionals to achieve licensure in Maryland. Beyond my committee work I support policies which support our immigrant communities preventing harassment and harm due to racial profiling as well as anti-bias training and standards for our health and public safety professionals.
Biographical Information
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?
Candidate has not yet responded.
UTILITY COSTS: What do you see as the factors contributing to escalating utility costs in Maryland? How will you address them?
Candidate has not yet responded.
TRANSPORTATION: Should the availability of public transportation be improved across the state? Why or why not?
Candidate has not yet responded.
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?
Candidate has not yet responded.
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?
Candidate has not yet responded.