to homepageRionn Dennis of Maryland Citizens Against State Executions joined us to discuss our support of the repeal of the death penalty in Maryland.
Mr. Dennis gave us information on the voting records of our representatives in Annapolis on the issue:
| Name | District | Voting Record* | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward J. Kaseymeyer | Democrat Baltimore & Howard County Senator |
B | |
| Sandra B. Schrader | Repbulican Howard County Senator | ||
| Neil Quinter | Democrat Howard County Delegate | ||
| Frank S. Turner | Democrat Howard County Delegate | D, G | He has very strong connections to the Law Enforcement community, and has some concern about the exteme cases (child molestation, etc.) |
| Shane Pendergrass | Democrat Howard County Delegate | D, G | Would like to see evidence that Life Without Parole will cost the State less than executions |
| Gail H. Bates | Republican Howard County Delegate | ||
| Warren Miller | Republican Howard County Delegate |
A 2001 - Senate - Vote on Moratoriam of the death Penlty
B 2004 - Senate - Vote to create Commission to evaluate death penalty
C 2005 - Senate - Sponsored bill to repeal death penalty
D 2001 - House - Vote on moratoriam E 2004 - House - Sponsored bill to repeal death penalty
F 2005 - House - Sponsored bill to repeal death penalty
G 2005 - House - Sponsored commission to evaluate death penalty
The membership of the local would like to see Maryland vote for proposals 224 and 225.
Meeting ended at approximately 5:15 PM.
Next meeting: July 23rd Blue Cow Café
- Lise Mendel, recording.