The people of College Park, Beltsville, Adelphi, Laurel, Maryland City, Russett, Piney Orchard, and Odenton, have given me the opportunity to represent them in the Maryland State Senate. I've appreciated their confidence and enjoyed (almost) every minute of it. The good news is that I've had the chance to fight for the common sense, progressive agenda which our country needs today -- more and better jobs, expanded health insurance, fairer taxes, better public schools, a cleaner environment, and more opportunity for people of every background. With my support, Maryland expanded health insurance, passed tougher laws to clean up the Chesapeake Bay, closed tax loopholes for big business. and, with continued investment in education. The bad news is that, because of President Trump's attacks on Maryland values and deregulation of Wall Street, too many of our neighbors are understandably fearful of what they hear from the Republicans in Washington -- and President Trump's twitter account. Every few weeks, the 21st District Delegates and I set up a card table at a supermarket in our district and invite local residents to join us for "mobile office hours." Here's the reality facing some of our neighbors:
Now, all that is at risk. My biggest job today is to work with Democrats and responsible Republicans to protect us from Trump Republican attacks on Maryland's values and our interests. In the State Senate, I fight for the people I meet at the supermarkets -- to protect health insurance for working and retired families, to stop the big banks for making fees by throwing families out of their homes and destroying retirement savings, and to keep college tuition affordable for middle class families. Feel free to call me at (301) 858-3141 or email me at jcrosapepe@yahoo.com with any questions, suggestions or concerns. I look forward to hearing from you and to working for you. |