House of Delegates District 36 Kent County
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. District 36 includes all of Kent and Queen Anne's counties and parts of Caroline and Cecil counties. Candidates stand for office within their county of residence. This election there are 3 races for each political party based on the candidates’ county of residence. Primary ballots will allow voters to cast a vote for 1 candidate residing within a county. WEBSITE: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/District
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Jay A. Jacobs
(Rep)
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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I support the limited establishment of Data Centers (DC's) in MD where zoning permits. DC's offer MD a rare opportunity to expand its tax base, creating high paying jobs and lead in the digital economy - without raising taxes. Modern DC's use sustainable cooling systems that reduce or eliminate the need for ground water by recycling wastewater in a continuous closed loop system. Electrical Infrastructure upgrades have to be paid for by DC's according to the Next Generation Energy Act of 2025.
MD's aggressive climate goals are causing high energy bills. There has been a 50% increase in energy costs since 2020. I would pause and roll back the Empower MD Efficiency Program, freeze rate payer fees, and withdraw from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a multistate pact which contributes to high costs. I would also increase clean energy nuclear power production.
Yes. I would expand the Locally Operated Transit System (LOTS) program which provides transit in rural and small urban jurisdictions across the state. LOTS grants cover buses, facilties and equipment - often the only source of capital counties have to replace aging vehicles or sustain reliable services. Rural counties, such as those in my district, need more defined routes so that riders are not stuck having to ride or wait for a bus all day.
Pushing for structural spending cuts rather than temporary fixes, opposing tax or fee increases to close the projected budget deficits, and prioritizing fiscal restraint to manage state budget deficits. I would fight to restore MD Developmental Disability Administration (DDA) funding, and also demand accountability of all departments with
I support all communities in MD, including legal immigrant communities. America was founded by immigrants, including my own family. The legal immigrant community makes many contributions to all communities, both economically and in terms of diversity. I have helped immigrant constituents navigate housing and legal issues throughout my elected career.
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