Joan Cadden* (D)
Office Sought: Maryland State House, District 31
Age: 65
Residence: Brooklyn Park.
Education: Certificate and license in cosmetology, Marinello Comer School of Cosmetology.
Occupation: Owner/operator of cosmetology business.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: Joan.Cadden@house.state.md.us
Elected offices/civic activities:
Member, Maryland House of Delegates, 1991-present;
member, Anne Arundel County school board, 1983-88; founder and board member, Chesapeake Arts Center; member, Arundel Gardens East Community Association, Olde Brooklyn Park Improvement Association and sta
Why should voters elect you?
"Sixteen years of experience and an Appropriations Committee leadership position, which has been very beneficial to my district and county — school construction, roads."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Overdevelopment and affordable housing. I believe that the environmental, business and economic leaders as well as local and state government should work together for planned growth that is beneficial to everyone. Smart growth was an excellent initiative because it redeveloped older communities and cut down on sprawl. The smart growth initiative from the past administration really utilized all of the entities that I have mentioned to cut down on sprawl in suburban areas."
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