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Friday, November 16, 2012

Pr. George's Dems Select Replacement For Ross

Alonzo Washington to serve remainder of Ross' term in Annapolis statehouse.

Before a packed house in Hyattsville last night, the Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee elected Alonzo Washington to serve the remainder of the term of former state Del. Justin Ross (D-District 22). "I'm excited," said Washington in an interview after the vote. "I'm excited to get out into the community and meet many people…my background is community service, and I want to get out there and figure out what I can do for this community." Washington, the 29-year-old aide to Prince George's County Council member Will Campos (D-District 2), was one of five candidates who had put their name forward to the committee to replace Ross in Annapolis. Washington secured 15 votes from the committee, on which he also serves, besting …

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Delegate Justin Ross to Retire

Ross has represented the 22nd District since 2003.

  Del. Justin Ross (D-Prince George's) is retiring, according to a statement from county officials. County Executive Rushern Baker's office announced the decision by the 22nd district representative on Thursday, calling it "a loss for Prince George's County." Ross was elected in 2002 and has served as a delegate and Deputy Whip in the general assembly. "His energy and passion for Prince George’s County impressed anybody he met in the county or around the state and region," Baker said. "I will miss having his voice in Annapolis and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. I know that he will remain an active and engaged leader in our county and throughout our communities.” Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley called Ross a "tireless advocate…

Michel Cavigelli

8:06 am on Friday, November 16, 2012

My understanding is he has strong ties to the development community. Has this impacted his voting record to favor development that might not meet the goals of smart growth? Michel Cavigelli   more ›

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