Angela M. Markelonis (R)
Office Sought: Maryland State House, District 16
Age: 28
Residence: Bethesda.
Education: BS, accounting, University of Maryland.
Occupation: Corporate finance manager, National Geographic; former Big Four auditor/public accountant.
Web site: http://www.angelaformaryland.com
E-mail address: amarkelonis@yahoo.com
Elected offices/civic activities:
Club vice president, University of Maryland Alumni Association, Montgomery County; executive board member, Smithsonian Young Benefactors; member, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Greater Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants.
Why should voters elect you?
"Honest, hardworking citizen — with financial expertise and passion to put my experience and enthusiasm to work for the betterment of our community."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"We need to decrease expenditures while increasing efficiency and innovation in government to enable tax relief for residents. By closely examining the finances of our state, we can spend more where money desperately needs to be spent (stronger schools with permanent classrooms, emergency response/law enforcement to curb crime and transportation solutions), delete extraneous programs and put money back in taxpayers' pockets through lower taxes. As a businesswoman with experience auditing government agencies, I can bring this expertise to the statehouse."
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