Recognized civic leader vows to continue to put the Eastern Shore's values first in Annapolis
Annapolis, Maryland- Delegate James N. Mathias, Jr. filed paperwork to run for the Maryland Senate in District 38, which includes all of Somerset and Worcester Counties and parts of Wicomico County.
"Our government's top priority must be keeping our communities safe. I worked across party lines to give prosecutors and police officers stronger tools to fight gang violence, and to crack down on sexual predators who prey on our children," said Delegate Mathias. "I stood up to those in my own party who wanted to repeal the death penalty, because I believe the most heinous crimes deserve the ultimate penalty."
Jim Mathias has served the citizens of Worcester and Wicomico County in the Maryland House of Delegates since June 12, 2006, when he was appointed to fill the unexpired term of the late Delegate Bennett Bozman. Mathias earned a reputation as a law-and-order legislator, who works with members of both parties to put public safety first. A strong fiscal conservative, Mathias has voted to cut the size of government and to give small businesses incentives to create jobs.
"Fiscal conservativism starts at home. I gave back ten days of pay this year to help the state close its budget gap, I cut spending in my own office, and I voted to block legislative pay raises," said Delegate Mathias. "I am grateful for the opportunity that the people of the Eastern Shore have given me to represent them and the values they hold dear in the legislature. I will continue to lead by example as we work to reduce the size of state government."
Jim Mathias is a family man with deep roots in Worcester County. He and his wife Kathy have been married for 32 years, and they have two children - Lauren, 28, and Trevor, 19. Mathias previously served as Mayor of Ocean City, as Chair of the Worcester County Ambulance Service Committee, and as a member of the Ocean City Police Commission. He is a life member and former chaplain of the Ocean City Volunteer Fire Company, and a member of various organizations, including the Elks and the Knights of Columbus. He worships at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Parish.
"This Memorial Day weekend, people across our nation will honor the sacrifices of the men and women who protect our freedom and ensure our fundamental rights," Delegate Mathias added. "The most humbling part of my work is doing my part to help those who keep us safe at home and abroad. I look forward to continuing to fight for our veterans, police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other public safety officers in the Maryland Senate."
Mathias added that a formal announcement and campaign kickoff events will be held in the coming weeks.
I was hoping this wouldn't happen! I really like Jim Mathias, but wanted to vote for Michael James for Senate and McDermott and Mathias for Delegate in the general election.
ReplyDeleteNorm Conway is breathing much easier!
ReplyDeletedefinitely has my vote! someone really qualified.
ReplyDeleteHe was a good mayor of Ocean City.
ReplyDeletewhy would norm conway breathe easier?
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Love Jim M. He is an independent thinker that doesn't rubber stamp everything. Just what the Eastern Shore needs - not someone who worries about party lines all the time. So sick of THOSE kind of politicians. We need Jim as our spokesperson. I love that he supports those who keep us safe while many elected officials are cutting them off at the knees.
ReplyDeleteNow we just need a Governor who supports public safety....neither O'Malley or Erlich do.
Jim has my vote !
ReplyDeleteWhat a dumb idea. Replace a conservative with a wishy washy liberal Obama supporter. I bet he never mentions him by name and distances himself from Obama
ReplyDelete3:33, wouldn't you? I think Mathias is pretty good. Unless somebody better files, I'll vote for him.
ReplyDelete2:39 nailed it!!go jim .freedom is not free.compassionate at home,and firm on policy.he never forgets the deep roots of his party. I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!
ReplyDeleteShouldn't he resign his House seat to run?
ReplyDeleteNo matter what anyone thinks of Jim anything will be better than McDermott!!!! Just ask the citizens of Pocomoke,you know that small town in Worchester county with crime, corruption, russ blake, amber colored drinking water, busted up streets, delapadated homes, DRUGGGGSSS (might even find those at city hall or winter quarters)- You can polish a terd but its always going to be a terd, and it stinks! Take a trip to pocomoke and see the wonderful sites....a joke....just like Mike McDermott....but I'm sure the citizens of Pocomoke will be glad to see him gone- maybe he'll take Russ Blake with him, those two goof balls will make everyone look like stupid hicks with no culture. Mike McDermott, get over it, you used your title in law enforcement to entice people to place you into office, you'll use that title again with time spent in office to attempt to get you further- but you're a do nothing, a yes man- you've been a yes man to russ blake which now makes you criminal and that makes you a dirty cop-! Please don't allow McDermott to represent the public anymore- stay in Pocomoke and go back to your day job full time, you need the practice, one of the most arrogant criminals' around is russ blake, so either you're working with him or you're too dumb to see it; which is it?
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