Democrat, District 38, Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties Since he took Senate office five years ago, Senator Jim Mathias has fought for small business interests, focusing on legislation that would help, not hinder, jobs and the economy. A member of the Finance Committee and the Governor’s Commission on Small Business, Senator Mathias has been a strong supporter of the merit …
Republican, District 36, Caroline, Cecil, Kent & Queen Anne’s Counties Sitting on the very important Senate Finance Committee, Senator Steven Hershey has consistently voted against legislation that would negatively impact the merit construction industry. Minority Whip since 2015, Senator Hershey has voted against the expansion of prevailing wage, predictive scheduling and unreasonable mandated sick leave legislation. Hershey, who first began …
Republican, District 37B, Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot, & Wicomico Counties As president of both Value Carpet One, a Salisbury-based residential flooring contractor, and of S. Lee Smith Jr. Inc. a family-owned business in real estate and property management, Delegate Chris Adams understands firsthand the struggles facing today’s construction industry. Since taking office in January 2015, Adams has served on various business-related …
Republican, District 31B, Anne Arundel County House Minority Leader A native of Baltimore, Del. Nic Kipke has served as House Minority Leader since 2013, championing small business interests. Since becoming a member of the House of Delegates in 2007, Kipke has also served on numerous committees which impact the construction industry and business climate, including as a member of the …