Who's My Delegate?

[hodgepodge]

It's like a game show.

I know the Broadneck area outside Annapolis was redistricted a year or so ago. By going to official Maryland sites, I'm either in District 30 (old district), District 33 (some maps) or District 33A (for which I can find no boundaries).

I want to participate, but this is crazy.

I've written to delegates in both 30 and 33 asking the question. Awaiting one unified answer.

 

[CroftonBilly]

What's this tell you when you enter your address?

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6&poptype=find&popid=

 

[hodgepodge]

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6&poptype=find&popid=
says District 30.

http://planning.maryland.gov/Redistricting/2010/legiDist.shtml#AA says District 33.

The interactive map at http://planning.maryland.gov/Redistricting/redistrictingLegislativeIMap.shtml says District 33.

Which Official Maryalnd state site should I consider authoritative?

District 33 is apparently split into 33A and 33B, but I can find no maps or other guides.

 

[MJD438]

Old district boundaries (2002 map) apply for this legislative session; new district boundaries (2012 map) apply to the 2014 election cycle, with the Senators/Delegates being seated in their new district assignments for the 2015 GA session, IIRC.

 

[Stoveman]

Every time I look at one of those maps I feel like I'm taking a Rohrschach test.....

 

[MJD438]

Every time I look at one of those maps I feel like I'm taking a Rohrschach test.....

Every time I look at them, I am reminded that our legislature would fail a Rohrschach test...

 

[Stoveman]

Every time I look at them, I am reminded that our legislature would fail a Rohrschach test...

No doubt...



"What do you see Delegate?"



"Umm...... Scary black rifle"

 

[hodgepodge]

Old district boundaries (2002 map) apply for this legislative session; new district boundaries (2012 map) apply to the 2014 election cycle, with the Senators/Delegates being seated in their new district assignments for the 2015 GA session, IIRC.

Thanks, this was the confusing part. Maybe I am in District 30.

 

[andimorony]

This is the link you want. CroftonBilly is correct. This will tell you who your Delegate is NOW through next January.

In November, you'll be voting on the new lines. Don't worry, you'll have enough candidates to tell you if you can vote for them, lol. Or, you can ask me later and I'll let you know.

What's this tell you when you enter your address?

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmmain.aspx?pid=legisrpage&tab=subject6&poptype=find&popid=

 

[Robert]

It's like a game show.

I know the Broadneck area outside Annapolis was redistricted a year or so ago. By going to official Maryland sites, I'm either in District 30 (old district), District 33 (some maps) or District 33A (for which I can find no boundaries).

I want to participate, but this is crazy.

I've written to delegates in both 30 and 33 asking the question. Awaiting one unified answer.

I'm in the same boat as you, and just about every person I talk to has no idea who their reps will be in 2014.. Terrible year for this IMO...

This link is the best/easiest I've found for the 2014 election and beyond, but you have to read the instructions carefully.

 

[Robert]

Thanks, this was the confusing part. Maybe I am in District 30.

You are in 30 NOW, but you will move to 33 for the 2014 elections and beyond.

 

[Blacksmith101]

Register as a Democrat and vote in both!

 

[hodgepodge]

So I have Ron George (+), Herb McMilen (++) and Mike Busch. And Sen. John Astle.

Time to write to 'em.

 

[Robert]

So I have Ron George (+), Herb McMilen (++) and Mike Busch. And Sen. John Astle.

Time to write to 'em.

Yep, for this year.

My Take:

George --Seems Fiscally irresponsible; is probably going to be busy (distracted) with his run for gov.

McMillan -- Seems Fiscally irresponsible; who knows

Busch -- IS Fiscally irresponsible; Is an absolute lost cause, and needs to be removed from office. Good luck getting an appointment with him, much less a phone conversation.

Astle -- IS Fiscally irresponsible; Is probably more pro 2A then the republicans.

2014 Election (for 2015 and beyond)

Reilly -- Seems Fiscally irresponsible, seems Pro 2A

McConkey -- Seems Fiscally Responsible; Pro 2A

Vitale -- Seems Fiscally Responsible; Pro 2A

Costa (33B) -- IS Fiscally irresponsible; He's says he's not running again.

These results should be an eye opener to gun owners in MD. We continue to get beat (by omission or fight) on the local level.

 

[andimorony]

One comment on this...I thought Ed Reilly was fiscally responsible..ls there a reason you think he isn't?

Yep, for this year.

My Take:

George --Seems Fiscally irresponsible; is probably going to be busy (distracted) with his run for gov.

McMillan -- Seems Fiscally irresponsible; who knows

Busch -- IS Fiscally irresponsible; Is an absolute lost cause, and needs to be removed from office. Good luck getting an appointment with him, much less a phone conversation.

Astle -- IS Fiscally irresponsible; Is probably more pro 2A then the republicans.

2014 Election (for 2015 and beyond)

Reilly -- Seems Fiscally irresponsible, seems Pro 2A

McConkey -- Seems Fiscally Responsible; Pro 2A

Vitale -- Seems Fiscally Responsible; Pro 2A

Costa (33B) -- IS Fiscally irresponsible; He's says he's not running again.

These results should be an eye opener to gun owners in MD. We continue to get beat (by omission or fight) on the local level.

 

[Robert]

One comment on this...I thought Ed Reilly was fiscally responsible..ls there a reason you think he isn't?

I didn't like his vote (Yea) on SB631 as it directly benefited Lockhead to the tune of ~450K per year, and if I'm not mistaking, Lockhead hasn't paid State Sales taxes since 2010.

EDIT: and just to clarify, 'Seems' is me saying he's on my 'watch' list.