Let's improve Prince George's County for the next generation.
New Schools, Higher Wages, Lower Rent, Universal Healthcare, Better Benefits, & Improved Transit!
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Introduction
HELLO NEIGHBOR!
Rich's Experience!
UMBC- Bachelors of arts in american studies, minors in political science & history
johns hopkins university- masters of arts in political science
Delegate, 2020 Democratic National Convention
Chair of state affairs, prince george's county young democrats
Member, annapolis affordable housing task force policy committee
member- naacp, progressive maryland, our revolution maryland, & democratic socialists of america
campaign manager & senior policy advisor, jill p. carter for congress
campaign manager & senior policy advisor, shelia bryant for congress
public policy fellow, delegate vaughn stewart
paraeducator, baltimore city public schools
Rich's Bills!
ANNAPOLIS COVID-19 RESPONSE
PGCPS Black history curriculum
PGCPS Black history curriculum
PGCPS Black history curriculum
PGCPS Black history curriculum
PGCPS Black history curriculum
ANNAPOLIS AFFORDABLE HOUSING
PGCPS Black history curriculum
MARYLAND VOTER BILL OF RIGHTS
MARYLAND VOTER BILL OF RIGHTS
Green New DEal Agenda For Maryland & Public Power plan
MARYLAND VOTER BILL OF RIGHTS
MUNICIPAL GROCERY STORES
Green New DEal Agenda For Maryland & Public Power plan
Green New DEal Agenda For Maryland & Public Power plan
Green New DEal Agenda For Maryland & Public Power plan
Green New DEal Agenda For Maryland & Public Power plan
Green New DEal Agenda For Maryland & Public Power plan
LIQUOR STORE MORATORIUM
Omnibus public safety act
LIQUOR STORE MORATORIUM
REDUCING INSULIN COSTS
Omnibus public safety act
LIQUOR STORE MORATORIUM
Omnibus public safety act
Omnibus public safety act
Maryland Auto Insurance Expansion Act
Maryland Auto Insurance Expansion Act
MARYLAND COOPERATIVE BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS
Maryland Auto Insurance Expansion Act
MARYLAND COOPERATIVE BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS
MARYLAND COOPERATIVE BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS
MARYLAND COOPERATIVE BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS
PUBLIC OPTION FOR LONG-TERM CARE
MARYLAND COOPERATIVE BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS
MARYLAND COOPERATIVE BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS
Rich's Track Record
Drafted Legislation to improve Black & Latino History education in Prince George's County Schools
In partnership with Board of Education Vice Chair Ed Burroughs, Janna Parker, the late Joseph Kitchen, and several others, I helped draft legislation to improve the quality of Black and Latino history, including the history of our majority-Black county and the story of how our County has changed drastically in the past 50 years. I also testified in favor of Senator Lee's 2022 legislation to mandate an expanded history curriculum across the state of Maryland.
Drafted Legislation to Ban Corporate Subsidies and establish a public option for long term care
Working with Delegate Vaughn Stewart in 2019, I researched legislation that had been introduced in several other states to ban corporate subsidies in the state budget and to establish a public option for long-term care to ensure the best health outcomes for seniors at the lowest cost.
Both of these pieces of legislation have been introduced in Annapolis by Delegate Stewart. I would be a proud co-sponsor on this legislation.
fought the proposed 10% property tax hike & Liquor License Expansion in prince george's County
When Councilman At Large Mel Franklin and other County Councilmembers supported a potential 10% tax increase during the pandemic, I helped organize opposition to it alongside Tamara Brown, Krystal Oriadha, and many others. The tax increase was stopped!
When Delegate Marvin Holmes proposed legislation to expand liquor licenses in Prince George's, to allow them within 500 feet of churches/1000 feet of nursery schools, I helped organize opposition with the Prince George's County Young Democrats and Sylvia Johnson. The liquor expansion was stopped!
Fought the proposal to change the makeup of the prince george's county board of education
When Delegate Ron Watson proposed legislation to convert the Prince George's County Board of Education to all At-Large positions, I worked with the Prince George's County Young Democrats, Prince George's County Education Association, and other community advocates to oppose this bill. This legislation was withdrawn by the sponsor!
fought against gerrymandering in prince george's county
After Councilman Derrick Leon Davis proposed legislative maps without any comment or oversight from the public, I offered testimony along with over 150 other Prince Georgians against these unjust maps. I testified before the Legislative Redistricting Advisory Committee to maintain the entirety of Glenn Dale within the 24th Legislative District, which was included in the state maps.
I also helped plan an informative townhall on redistricting with Common Cause, Our Revolution, PG DSA, and PG Changemakers.
provided FAVORABLE AMENDMENTS TO THE STATE STIMULUS AND ESSENTIAL WORKERS ACT
During the 2021 legislative session, I worked with SEIU199 and the Department of Legislative Services to provide amendments to the Essential Workers Act, to expand essential worker protections to teachers and graduate students, raise the minimum wage, and increase penalties for businesses that endanger workers. I also worked on favorable amendments for the Maryland RELIEF Act with Comptroller Peter Franchot's Office to expand direct payments and banking access for Marylanders.
Provided Policies to the prince george's police reform task force & ANNAPOLIS Housing TasK Force
When the Prince George's County Police Department was sued for intra-departmental racism by the American Civil Liberties Union, I worked alongside Krystal Oriadha, Ashanti Martinez, Matt Dernoga, Seanniece Bamiro, and others to provide recommendations to the Task Force. These recommendations included investment in mental health services, body cameras, standardized use-of-force policies, and removing police officers from PGCPS. County Executive Alsobrooks has promised to implement 46 of the 50 recommendations.
With Annapolis Alderman DaJuan Gay and several others, I proposed a comprehensive agenda to ensure improvements to public housing and long-term housing affordability in the City of Annapolis including a ban on flat taxes, establishing community land trusts, and municipal bonds to fund road and housing upgrades & maintenace.
PROVIDED TESTIMONY TO THE ANNAPOLIS POLICE REFORM WORKGROUP
Before the 2021 Legislative Session, I offered testimony to the House of Delegates' Police Reform Workgroup to repeal the Law Enforcement Officers' Bill of Rights and pass Anton's Law to expand police accountability and transparency in Maryland. I cited research that I had conducted, indicating more incidents of police shootings in states with LEOBOR in effect.
During the 2021 session, Senator Jill P. Carter's police reform legislation passed!
Supported ben jealous for Governor from day one
From the day that Ben Jealous announced his progressive, people-powered campaign for Governor, I was in support. His policy plans and independence from Annapolis leadership were why I supported him and I knocked over 2,000 doors for his campaign.
Supported tim adams, the first black & First Disabled mayor of bowie, from day one
I knocked over 300 doors to support Tim, the first Black and first disabled Mayor of my hometown. Tim ran for office on fighting overdevelopment and universal pre-K in Bowie, both policies that I support.
supported Gladys Weatherspoon & April Ademiluyi for Circuit Court judge & Other Black Judges In MD
In the 2020 primary & general elections, I supported progressive Black judges Gladys Weatherspoon and April Ademiluyi for Circuit Court in Prince George's, Makeba Gibbs in Charles, Quincy Coleman in Howard, & Marylin Pierre in Montgomery. Gladys and April unseated two Republican judges in Prince George's, Quincy unseated a Republican judge in Howard, and Makeba unseated an incumbent judge in Charles.
Supported Jill P. Carter for Congress From Day One
After the unfortunate passing of Baltimore Congressman Elijah Cummings, I managed the campaign of State Senator Jill P. Carter for the MD-07 congressional seat. I knocked over 4,000 doors for her campaign in a 2 month timespan. Our campaign received a vote for every door we knocked, and we won 2 Baltimore City Council districts.
Editorials/Press Mentions
Prince George’s Residents Urge Redistricting Commission To Keep Communities Whole
Prince George’s Residents Urge Redistricting Commission To Keep Communities Whole
Prince George’s Residents Urge Redistricting Commission To Keep Communities Whole
How to Address the Pandemic’s Devastation in a Year of Budgetary Constraints
Prince George’s Residents Urge Redistricting Commission To Keep Communities Whole
Prince George’s Residents Urge Redistricting Commission To Keep Communities Whole
What Maryland’s Legislative Response to COVID-19 Should Be
Prince George’s Residents Urge Redistricting Commission To Keep Communities Whole
Community members say MAGLEV train would be overpriced, destroy local environments
Community members say MAGLEV train would be overpriced, destroy local environments
Community members say MAGLEV train would be overpriced, destroy local environments
Community members say MAGLEV train would be overpriced, destroy local environments
Criminal Justice Agenda
Community members say MAGLEV train would be overpriced, destroy local environments
Prepare to Place Your Wager, Marylanders — Sports Betting’s Coming Soon
Prepare to Place Your Wager, Marylanders — Sports Betting’s Coming Soon
Community members say MAGLEV train would be overpriced, destroy local environments
Prepare to Place Your Wager, Marylanders — Sports Betting’s Coming Soon
Petition to Rename State Buildings Designated To Former State Sen. Mike Miller Makes Waves
Petition to Rename State Buildings Designated To Former State Sen. Mike Miller Makes Waves
Petition to Rename State Buildings Designated To Former State Sen. Mike Miller Makes Waves
Alternative Construction Plan for Prince George’s Schools Is ‘Risky and Expensive’
Petition to Rename State Buildings Designated To Former State Sen. Mike Miller Makes Waves
Petition to Rename State Buildings Designated To Former State Sen. Mike Miller Makes Waves
University Nominates JHPD Accountability Board
Petition to Rename State Buildings Designated To Former State Sen. Mike Miller Makes Waves
University Nominates JHPD Accountability Board
Why I'm For Sen. Jill P. Carter For Congress
Progressive Groups Hope To Rally Voters to Put State Sen. Jill P. Carter of Baltimore in Congress
University Nominates JHPD Accountability Board
Progressive Groups Hope To Rally Voters to Put State Sen. Jill P. Carter of Baltimore in Congress
Progressive Groups Hope To Rally Voters to Put State Sen. Jill P. Carter of Baltimore in Congress
Progressive Groups Hope To Rally Voters to Put State Sen. Jill P. Carter of Baltimore in Congress
Speaker Election Presents Opportunity for Political Reform
Progressive Groups Hope To Rally Voters to Put State Sen. Jill P. Carter of Baltimore in Congress
Progressive Groups Hope To Rally Voters to Put State Sen. Jill P. Carter of Baltimore in Congress
Campaign Staff
CAMPAIGN CHAIR
CAMPAIGN CHAIR
CAMPAIGN CHAIR
University of Baltimore
B.S. Government & Public Policy
Maryland for Bernie Sanders Chair
Senior Advisor
CAMPAIGN CHAIR
CAMPAIGN CHAIR
Treasurer
CAMPAIGN CHAIR
Director, Field Operations
Director, Field Operations
Director, Field Operations
Director, Field Operations
UMBC, B.A. Political Science
Staffer, Senate Rules Committee
Legislative Aide, Maryland General Assembly
Chair of Local Outreach
Director, Field Operations
Chair of Local Outreach
Hampton University, B.S. Biology
Founder & CEO, JI-Solutions LLC
Prince George's County Human Relations Commissioner
Local Policy Advisor
Director, Field Operations
Chair of Local Outreach
UMD B.A. Public Policy
School of Public Policy Alumni Board
Policy Analyst, Councilmember Monique Anderson-Walker
racial justice policy advisor
racial justice policy advisor
racial justice policy advisor
Bowie State University
B.S. History
Masters of Public Administration
American University
Masters of Taxation
EnvironmentalPolicy advisor
racial justice policy advisor
racial justice policy advisor
Denison University
B.A. Environmental Studies
B.A. Educational Studies
Research Assistant, Denison Environmental Studies Department
Policy Intern
racial justice policy advisor
Youth Policy Advisor
Chair, Erie County Young Dems
Co-Founder, Green Students of Color Society & Green New Deal Coalition
Allegheny College, Class of 2021
Youth Policy Advisor
Pandemic Policy Advisor
Youth Policy Advisor
Washington University
B.A. Political Science/Education
Union Organizer
President, Young People for Progress
Pandemic Policy Advisor
Pandemic Policy Advisor
Pandemic Policy Advisor
Stanford University
B.A. Public Health
London School of Economics
Masters of Economics
Ebola Responder
Finance Director
Pandemic Policy Advisor
Pandemic Policy Advisor
Campaign Literature
