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State Delegate District 13A
Each of the state’s 47 legislative districts sends three delegates to Annapolis, for a total of 141 members of the House of Delegates. Some larger districts are divided into subdistricts to provide local representation to areas not large enough to constitute an entire district.
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OTHER LOCAL RACES
Incumbents' names are marked with asterisks. Web site and email addresses appear in the form in which they were submitted by the candidates.
THE CANDIDATES (VOTE FOR 2)
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Michael Grasso
Republican
Age: 38
Residence: North Laurel.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Four.
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Education: BS, University of Maryland; MS, American University; PhD, University of Maryland.
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Occupation/Employer: Computer scientist.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Howard County Board of Health; Laurel Quad-County Coordinating Council; Southern Howard Land Use Committee; Sons of Italy Howard County Chapter; Howard County Republican Club.
Why should voters elect you?
"My opponents have voted for high-density mixed-use developments that threaten to overcrowd our roads and schools, for high-priced football stadiums, against ethics legislation, to make school construction more expensive, and have one of the lowest business ratings in Annapolis. In contrast, the first bill I'll submit is one that will strengthen Howard's adequate public facilities ordinance to mandate that builders pay for adequate roads and schools to keep pace with taxes for working families, deny parole to violent criminals, and work for academic excellence in our schools."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"Howard's a great place to live, but it won't stay that way with current policies. I'll fight for responsible development, better schools and safer communities."
Web site: www.drh.net/grasso
Email: grasso@drh.net
Hans Meeder
Republican
Age: 37
Residence: Columbia.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Four.
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Education: BA, University of Maryland.
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Occupation/Employer: Self-employed consultant on education policy.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Education adviser in U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Department of Education; Kings Contrivance Village; Commission on Disability Issues.
Why should voters elect you?
"I will fight to protect our quality of life through: better school discipline so children can learn; stopping the overcrowding of roads and schools; reducing taxes for working families, seniors and small businesses. In contrast, Shane Pendergrass voted to create new high-density zoning areas that have crowded roads and schools, and Frank Turner voted against a modest tax cut for working families, but at the same time, voted to give 300 million taxpayer dollars to millionaire football team owners for their new stadiums. These actions are threatening to our quality of life. It's time for a better choice."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"With four children in the public schools, I am determined to strengthen education through stronger discipline, quality teaching and stopping the overcrowding of our classrooms."
Web site: www.hansmeeder.com
Email: hans@hansmeeder.com
Shane Pendergrass*
Democrat
Age: 48
Residence: Columbia.
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Married: Yes.
Children: Two.
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Education: BFA, MA, University of Illinois.
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Occupation/Employer: Full-time mother and wife; part-time Maryland state delegate, District 13A.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: Maryland House of Delegates District 13A; Howard County Council; Savage Community Association; Whiskey Bottom (now Laurel Woods) Elementary School PTA Executive Board.
Why should voters elect you?
"Originally as a citizen activist, and then as a Howard County Councilwoman, I advocated for quality education, growth controls and public safety. My experience in local government and knowledge of Howard County help me effectively represent you in the Maryland House of Delegates. Working with the other members of the delegation, I helped secure $36 million for school construction, $23 million for road interchanges, including Route 175/Snowden River Road, Routes 29/216 and Route 29/Hopkins-Gorman, and $5 million to preserve the Smith Farm. I understand complicated issues, and have brought diverse groups together to find solutions. I listen to, and care about people."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"Serving on the Health Insurance subcommittee, I consistently vote to require insurance companies to restore control of medical treatment to patients and their doctors."
Web site: None.
Email: None.
Frank S. Turner*
Democrat
Age: 51
Residence: Columbia.
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Married: No answer provided.
Children: Three.
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Education: BA, JD, North Carolina Central University, University of North Carolina.
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Occupation/Employer: Professor of business law.
Elected Offices and Civic Activities: House of Delegates; Associate Judge, Howard County Orphans' Court; Howard County Industrial Development Authority; Maryland Explosive Advisory Board; Orchard Hill Community Association.
Why should voters elect you?
"Throughout my life, I have always enjoyed helping people. I enjoy listening to constituent problems and making an effort to resolve their concerns. Second, I have shown my effectiveness as a delegate in District 13A by securing $5 million to preserve the Smith Farm, $36 million for school construction and $23 million for road projects. Finally, I have sponsored and passed four state-wide bills and co-sponsored and passed 91 state or county laws over the past four years. If elected, I will continue to work to maintain the quality of life that all Howard countians expect."
What do you want voters to know about you?
"It is a privilege and honor to serve the people of District 13A. I will always remain friendly, sincere, honest and concerned about the people's business."
Web site: None.
Email: frank_turner@house.state.md.us
The Voters' Guide was compiled from staff reporting and information provided by the candidates in response to questionnaires from The Washington Post.
Each candidate was asked to provide biographical information, a photograph and a brief statement about why the voters should elect him or her.
Candidates' responses were edited for length and style.
© Copyright 1998 The Washington Post Company
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