Charles Barkley* (D)
Office Sought: Maryland State House, District 39
Age: 56
Residence: Germantown.
Education: BS, mathematics, secondary education, Towson University; MEd, secondary administration, Western Maryland College.
Occupation: State delegate; retired middle school math teacher; substitute teacher.
Web site: http://www.charlesbarkleyfordelegate.com
E-mail address: barkley_district@house.state.md.us
Elected offices/civic activities:
Member, Maryland House of Delegates, 1999-present; past director, Hadley Farms Community Association; past director, Montgomery County Teachers Federal Credit Union; past state and county education association leader.
Why should voters elect you?
"My 30 years of teaching and my eight years as a delegate give me the background to make a difference for District 39 residents."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"The most urgent issue facing District 39 is transportation. The proposed Corridor Cities Transitway would provide relief for our clogged highways upcounty. It would encourage citizens to try transit as an alternative to their cars."
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