Luiz Simmons* (D)
Office Sought: Maryland State House, District 17
Age: 55
Residence: Rockshire, Rockville.
Education: BA, international studies, American University; JD, American University Washington College of Law.
Occupation: Partner, Auerbach and Simmons law firm.
Web site: None given.
E-mail address: delegatesimmons@aol.com
Elected offices/civic activities:
Member, Maryland House of Delegates, 1979-82, 2002-present; past member, Rockville Human Rights Commission and Maryland state advisory committee to U.S. Commission on Civil Rights; past executive director, Montgomery-Prince George's Continuing Legal Educa
Why should voters elect you?
"I am passionate about public service with a proven record in solving constituent problems and bringing millions of dollars back to Rockville, Gaithersburg, Garrett Park."
What do you think is the most urgent problem facing your jurisdiction?
"Traffic abatement. We need to complete the Purple Line and to upgrade Metro and MARC systems. We also need to complete Corridor Cities transit and increase state funding to upgrade existing roads and interchanges, monitor high-occupancy vehicle lanes and complete the intercounty connector."
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