League of Women Voters of Kent County, MD

CONTACTING YOUR LEGISLATORS

Your Elected Officials - 2003
Kent & Queen Anne's Counties

The League of Women Voters is a non-partisan political organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

The League does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. Membership is open to all citizens, men and women, 18 years of ages or older.

Compiled as a public service by the League of Women Voters of Kent County and League of Women Voters Members at Large Unit of Queen Anne's County


 

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HOW TO LOBBY

Making your voice heard is both effective and easy to do. Elected officials are very sensitive to the views of their constituents especially to those who are thoughtful and articulate.

Letter writing is the most common way people communicate with their elected officials, and it is remarkably effective.

Even so, you may want to consider other kinds of contact. Sending a message by Email to legislators on the Net is very convenient and effective. The personal visit is an option that is often overlooked, but just one visit with your representative can have an impact and will, at the same time, pave the way for future communication.

The more you know about those you elect to represent you the easier it is to communicate effectively. There are many sources of information. One good source is you local newspaper. If the paper prints voting records, clip them along with other stories on your senators and representatives. Many members of Congress publish newsletters to keep their constituents aware of their activities. Ask to be added to the mailing list. In addition to the League a variety of public interest groups produce legislative newsletters, too.

You should also know on which committees your elected representatives serve. Most senators and representatives specialize in the issues that come before their committees. If your representative or senator is the chair or ranking member of a committee or subcommittee, those positions give them -and you - added leverage. If your representative or senator is not a member of a committee that has jurisdiction over an item of particular interest, contact the committee chair.

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REACHING THE PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
THE WHITE HOUSE
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, DC
Email: president@whitehouse.gov

REACHING YOUR LEGISLATORS ON CAPITOL HILL
THE COMMITTEES ON WHICH THEY SERVE

SENATOR BARBARA MIKULSKI
  Room 709, Hart Building
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-4654
Email: senator@mikulski.senate.gov
Home page: http://www.senate.gov

Labor and Human Resources as the Ranking Member
of the Sub-committee on Aging. This subcommittee handles
such issues as:

Senate Appropriations Committee as the Ranking Member
of the Subcommittee on Veterans, Housing, and Independent Agencies.
This subcommittee oversees funding for:


SENATOR PAUL SARBANES
 
Room 309, Hart Building
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-4524
Email: senator@sarbanes.senate.gov
Home page http://www.senate.gov

As the Ranking Member of:

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REPRESENTATIVE WAYNE T. GILCHREST
Room 2245
Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-225-0254
Shore Tel: 410-778-9407
www.house.gov/gilchrest/

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

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MARYLAND LEGISLATORS

All elected to 4-year terms, ending in Jan '07


GOVERNOR
Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. (R)
State House, Annapolis MD 21401
410-974-3901 Fax 410-974-5735
E-mail: governor@gov.state.md.usc
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Michael S. Steele (R)
State House, Annapolis MD 21401

ATTORNEY GENERAL J. Joseph Curran, Jr. (D) 410-576-6300
200 St. Paul Pl., Baltimore, MD 21202
E-mail: OAG@oag.state.md.us

COMPTROLLER
William Donald Schaefer (D)
Goldstein Treasury Bldg., 80 Calvert St.
Annapolis, MD 21404
410-260-7801 Fax 410-974-3808
Email: wdschaefer@comp.state.md.us

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REACHING YOUR STATE LEGISLATORS District 36
LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 36
consists of

Legislative District 36 consists of Kent County, Queen Anne's County, Cecil County districts 1, 2, and 3, as well as district 4, precinct 2, district 5, precinct 1, Caroline County district 7 and Talbott County district 1, precinct 2 and district 4.
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STATE LEGISLATURE, District 36

Senator E.J. Pipkin (R)
James Senate Office Bldg., Rm. 416
Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-3639
E-mail: ej_pipkin@senate.state.md.us
Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr. (R)
House Office Bldg., Rm 216
College Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-3227
E-mail: michael_smigiel@house.state.md.us
Delegate Richard A. Sossi (R)
House Office Bldg., Rm 217
College Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-3449 E-mail: richard_sossi@house.state.md.us
Delegate Mary Roe Walkup (R)
House Office Bldg., Rm 217 College Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-3449
E-mail: mary_roe_walkup@house.state.md.us
Maryland General Assembly Website:
www.mlis.state.md.us
Legislative Information: 1-800-492-7122

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KENT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
400 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620
410-778-4600 Fax 410-778-7482
www.kentcounty.com E-mail: kentcounty@kentgov.org Kent County Commissioners are elected to 4-year terms, ending Dec '06

Roy Crow (R)
Scott D. Livie (R)
William Pickrum (D), President
Commission meets every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
Commissioners' Hearing Room, 440 High St.
County Administrator:
T. Edward Robinson, 410-778-7435

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QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
107 N. Liberty St., Centreville, MD 21617
410-758-4098 Fax 410-758-1170
E-mail: qacc@qac.org Website: www.qac.org
Elected to 4-year terms, ending Dec, '06

At Large: Benjamin F. Cassell, President
E-mail: bcassell@qac.org
Dist 1: Joseph F. Cupani
E-mail: jcupani@qac.org Dist 2: Rodney "Nemo" Niedomanski
E-mail: rniedomanski@qac.org
Dist 3: Gene M. Ransom III, Vice Pres.
E-mail: gransom@qac.org
Dist 4: Michael S. Koval
E-mail: mkoval@qac.org

Commission meets every Tuesday, 6:00 p.m.
2nd Floor, 107 N. Liberty St.
Commission Clerk: Margie A. Houck
410-758-4098 E-mail: mhouck@qac.org

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TOWN OFFICIALS - KENT COUNTY

BETTERTON 21610
P.O. Box 339, Third Ave. 410-348-5522
Fax 410-348-5131 www.kentcounty.com/betterton
Mayor & Town Council are elected to 4-year terms
Mayor: Carol Sorge - Oct '06

Betterton Town Council:
S. Clyde Morris - Oct '04
Robert E. Pyfer - Oct '04
Karen E. Russo - Oct '06
Donald E. Sutton - Oct '06
Council meets 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.
Town Office, Third Ave.
Town Clerk/Treasurer: Margo Turner

CHESTERTOWN 21620
Town Hall, 118 N. Cross St.
410-778-0500
www.chestertown.com
Mayor & Town Council are elected to 4-year terms

Mayor: Margo G. Bailey - Jan '06
Town Council:
1st Ward: Harrison C. Bristoll, Jr. - Jan '06
2nd Ward: W.W. Clark, III - Jan '04
3rd Ward: Mabel Mumford-Pautz - Jan '06
4th Ward: James Johnson - Jan '04
Council meets 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7:30 p.m.
Town Manager: William S. Ingersoll

GALENA 21635
101 South Main St., P.O. Box 279
410-648-5151 Fax 410-648-6937
www.galenamd.com Email: galena@friend.ly.net
Mayor & Town Council are elected to 4-year terms

Mayor: Harry J. Pisapia, May '05
Town Council:
William I. Blake - May '07
Elizabeth Carroll - May '05
Samuel Sessa II - May '07
Donald Othoson - May '05 Council meets 1st Mondays, 7 p.m.
Town Manager: Thomas R. Bass
Clerk: Pamela Taylor

MILLINGTON 21651
P.O. Box 330, 410-928-3880
www.kentcounty.com/millington
E-mail: millington@intercom.net
Mayor & Town Council are elected to 3-year terms

Mayor: Dennis Hager - Apr '06
Town Council:
Maryland Massey - Apr '04
John Piposzar - Apr '05
Council meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7:30
Town Clerk/Treasurer: Janice Hassell

ROCK HALL 21661
Municipal Bldg., Main St., P.O. Box 367
410-639-7611 Fax 410-639-7298
www.rockhallmd.com
Mayor & Town Council are elected to 4-year terms

Mayor: Jay A. Jacobs - May '07
Town Council:
Rosalie Kuechler -- May '07
Olin "Butch" Price - May '05
John "T-Bird" Toulson - May '07
James Wachowiz - May '05
Council meets 2nd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
Town Manager: Ron Fithian
Clerk/Treasurer: Pat Grussing

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TOWN OFFICIALS - QUEEN ANNE'S COUNTY

BARCLAY 21607 P. O. Box 39, 410-438-3457
E-mail: lswain@dmv.com
Town Commissioners are elected to 3-year terms

Ernest A. Darling, Jr., President - Jun '04
Marion F. Welch, Sr., Treasurer - Jun '05
Robert Nicholson - Jun '04
Commission meets 2nd Monday, 7:30 p.m.
Town Office, 1602 Barclay Road
Town Clerk: Lenora Swain

CENTREVILLE 21617
101 Lawyers' Row
410-758-1180 Fax 410-758-4741
e-mail: thallmgr@crosslink.net
Town Council is elected to 3-year terms

Michael C. Whitehall, President - Apr '04 Norman P. Pinder, Jr., Vice-President - Apr '05
Donna S. Turner - Apr '06
Council meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 101 Lawyer's Row
Town Manager: Terry E. Adams
410-758-1224
Town Clerk/Finance Officer: Deana Ashley
410-758-1180

CHURCH HILL 21623
Town Hall, 324 Main St., P.O. Box 85
410-758-3740 Fax 410-556-6635
E-mail: mrameika@intercom.net
Town Commission is elected to 3-year terms

John P. Griffin, Sr., President - Jun '06
Charles M. Rhodes, Jr. - Jun '04
Michael A. Morris - Jun '05
Commission meets 1st & 3rd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
Town Hall Town Adminstrator/Clerk:
Marie L. Rameika, 410-758-3740

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QUEEN ANNE 21657
P. O. Box 365 410-364-9229 Fax 410-364-9229
e-mail: tqa@dmv.com
Town Commission is elected for 3-year terms:

Randolph L. Esty, Mayor - Apr '06
John Chalupa - Apr '04
Mark L. Turner - Apr '05
Commission meets 1st Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
(Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct, Dec)
Fire House, 13520 First Street
TownClerk/Treasurer:
Juanita Kohn 410-364-9229

QUEENSTOWN 21658
P. O. Box 4, 7013 Main St.
410-827-7646 Fax 410-827-7661
E-mail: qtowncom@crosslink.net
Town Commission is elected to 3-year terms

Winfield H. Miller, President - May '05
John W. S. Foster III - May '06
Randall S. Jenkins - May '04
Commission meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
7:00 p.m., Town Office 7013 Main St.
410-827-7646

SUDLERSVILLE 21668
P. O. Box 116, 200 South Church St.
410-438-3465 Fax 410-438-3376
E-mail: sudlersville@dmv.com Town Commission is elected to 3-year terms

Lucy G. Kimble, President - May '06
Thomas A. Wheat, Sr. - May '04
Sandra K. Dulin - May '05
Commission meets 1st Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m.
Town Office 200 South Church St.
Town Clerk/Treasurer: Aline P. Skinner
410-438-3465

TEMPLEVILLE 21670
P. O. Box 25 410-482-8680
E-mail: bhe@dmv.com
Town Commission is elected for 3-year terms

Helen M. Knotts, Mayor - Jun '06
George Donald Lowe, Treasurer - Jun '06
Edna Garlic, Clerk - Jun '06
Commission meets 2nd Mondays, 7:00 p.m.
3723 Barclay Rd., Marydel, MD 21649
Adminstration: H

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