Issues

Budget & Taxes

As a result of the deep national recession, families across the country have faced tough choices about their finances in recent years. People in our community have thought hard about their priorities and tightened their belts in order to ride out the economic storm. John believes government must......read more

Education

John knows that a strong public education is the key to unlocking opportunity for Maryland’s children. He fought to make public school funding a top priority, while promoting accountability in the classroom. Over the last decade, the State has doubled its investment in public education.......read more

Public Safety

Violent crime is at its lowest level in years, thanks in to the hard work of law enforcement officials and the State’s investment in crime prevention programs. John has voted for State funding for public safety programs, and is working to prevent cuts that would take police officers off of......read more

Environment

“If you hunt, you want open space. If you fish, you want clean water” – Senator John Astle

An avid sportsman and outdoorsman, John understands the link between a healthy environment and our quality of life in Anne Arundel County. He knows that the Chesapeake Bay......read more



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