
Within the Last 4 years
My commitment to service is widely established and I am proud of my accomplishments, bringing needed services and resources to businesses and citizens of Charles County:
- Broadband service to rural and unserved areas;
- Partnership with Bowie State Minority Broadband and training program to service broadband in under-serviced area’s;
- Advocated for online food purchase program for food insecurity families during COVID;
- Advocated for family homeless shelter and resources; Introduced resolution “Senior Citizen Community for Life”;
- Advocated for COVID services and resources to citizens, businesses and non-profits;
- Introduced legislation to authorize Charles County HOA Board to conduct hearings;
- Funded schools above Maintenance of Effort; Revitalize Bryan’s Road with the introduction of the Bryan’s Road sub-area plan;
- Supported Community garden programs to teach children and families food sustainability;
- Introduced Nanjemoy Rural Legacy program;
- Advocated for workforce and affordable housing, Funded the Disparity Study to bring more minority businesses to Charles County and award government contracts;
- Made recommendations to PGM software upgrade to support builders and developers permitting process;
- With the support of Sierra Club recommended food composting project;
- Partnered with Melwood, Piscataway Tribe and Health department to hold COVID vaccination clinics;
- Held a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Townhall to discuss the barriers and challenges of DEI;
- Brought Union membership opportunities to Charles County employees;
- Advocated for grant opportunities for small businesses and non-profits;
- Supported funding for Wheels to Wellness transportation program – transport seniors and those in need of transportation to doctor appointments;
- Facilitated meeting with Lennar builder and homeowner’s to resolve complaints;
- Recommended 400k Scholarship program for CSM students;
- Designated Bryan’s Road and Indian Head area “Charles County Technology Corridor”;
- Added a VanGo bus shelter and bus stop to needed areas of Charles County;
- Supported State funding for Light Rail (SMRT) study, to reduce our carbon footprint and traffic congestion;
- Support technology projects in Western Charles County to spur economic development;
- Provided funding for a Mobile Behavioral Health Crisis Unit;
- Established funding for Billingsley Road safe road study;
- Introduced Parks & Recreational financial assistance (Rec Assist) to afford families the opportunity to participate;
- Provided software recommendations to PGM for timely permitting process;
- Recommended environmental food composting project in partnership with Sierra Club;
- Advocated alongside Delegate Patterson and Senator Ellis for a Sports Betting License for the Riverboat located in Virginia, but over Maryland waters in Charles County, to include a Community Benefits agreement for a Boys and Girls club in Charles County;
- Advocated with Senator Ellis to Maryland Stadium Authority for funding for a Bryan’s Road Boys and Girls club and Waldorf Multi-Culture and Amphitheater Center;
- Partnership with M-495 Fast Ferry Boat Stakeholders to bring Ferry boat passenger transportation to Charles County;
- Advocated for MTA Commuter bus service in Western Charles County;
- Support study to extend Indian Head Boardwalk to Northbound;
- Economic Development partnerships and job creations -- Funding for programs at CSM Velocity Center, and BombTech, a bomb detection training, Dedication of Shaw Medstar, Kaiser Permanente, Liedle and many others;
- Incentivized developers to fix up blighted properties;
- Advocated for mortgage and rental assistance for families in need.