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Energy, technology, and environment
Candidate positionAs a member of the Board of Public Works, I am committed to ensuring best value on every expenditure and dedicated to using our dollars to close the racial wealth divide, build a climate resilient state, and grow prosperity in all communities.
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As a member of the Board of Public Works, I am committed to ensuring best value on every expenditure and dedicated to using our dollars to close the racial wealth divide, build a climate resilient state, and grow prosperity in all communities.
Education, child care, and workforce training
Candidate positionThrough our revenue collection operations, we ensure we are engaging in proactive outreach to all those who need support and closing the tax gap that exists so we can fund our state priorities, including public education and the transition to clean energy.
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Through our revenue collection operations, we ensure we are engaging in proactive outreach to all those who need support and closing the tax gap that exists so we can fund our state priorities, including public education and the transition to clean energy.
Making Government Work Better and Work for You
Candidate positionWe will take the Office of the Comptroller from our mainframe systems to the cloud – transforming the office into a modern efficient and effective resource for every Marylander, business, contractor, and non-profit.
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We will take the Office of the Comptroller from our mainframe systems to the cloud – transforming the office into a modern efficient and effective resource for every Marylander, business, contractor, and non-profit.
Obtain Best Value on Every State Expenditure
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyUse the Comptroller's role on the Board of Public Works to seek best value on every state expenditure.
- Scrutinize contracts and major public spending decisions.
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Use Public Dollars to Narrow the Racial Wealth Divide
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityUse Maryland public spending and financial operations to help narrow the racial wealth divide.
- Incorporate economic equity into expenditure review and partnership decisions.
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Use State Spending to Build Climate Resilience
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityUse state financial decisions to help Maryland become more climate resilient.
- Consider long-term climate risks in public spending.
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Grow Prosperity in Every Maryland Community
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityUse the Comptroller's financial role to support prosperity in communities across Maryland.
- Pair fiscal administration with inclusive economic opportunity.
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Conduct Proactive Outreach to Taxpayers Needing Support
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyUse proactive outreach in revenue collection to connect taxpayers with available support.
- Help eligible taxpayers navigate filing and payment processes.
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Close Maryland's Tax Gap
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyImprove tax compliance and revenue collection to close Maryland's tax gap.
- Collect legally owed revenue.
- Support funding for state priorities.
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Move Comptroller Systems from Mainframes to the Cloud
Candidate positionFactVote summary · PolicyModernize the Comptroller's office by moving its mainframe systems to cloud infrastructure.
- Improve efficiency and service for residents, businesses, contractors, and nonprofits.
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Passed Legislation Investing in Transit and Public Schools
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionPassed legislation to invest in and improve Maryland public transit and public schools.
- Used state legislation to strengthen core public services.
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Ended Suspension and Expulsion of Young Students
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionPassed legislation ending suspension and expulsion for young students.
- Changed discipline rules for early-grade children.
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Funded Evidence-Based Gun-Violence Prevention
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionPassed legislation funding evidence-based gun-violence-prevention programs.
- Directed resources toward prevention approaches supported by evidence.
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Passed Aid for Sex-Trafficking Victims
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionPassed legislation providing aid to victims of sex trafficking.
- Strengthened state support for survivors.
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Closed Loopholes in Affordable-Housing Laws
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionPassed legislation closing loopholes in Maryland affordable-housing laws.
- Strengthened enforcement of housing protections.
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Created a Statewide Broadband Office
Candidate’s account of past workFactVote summary · Record / Past ActionPassed legislation creating Maryland's statewide broadband office.
- Established a state institution to coordinate broadband access.
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Build Partnerships for Economic Empowerment, Equity, and Resilience
Candidate positionFactVote summary · Goal / PriorityUse Comptroller partnerships to advance economic empowerment, equity, and resilience.
- Work across government, business, and community organizations.
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