In recognition of her steadfast support of Maryland’s business community, Delegate Addie C. Eckardt recently received the John Shaw Award from the Maryland Business for Responsive Government for her legislative achievement on business issues. Over a minimum four-year period, she scored 85% based on MBRG’s annual evaluation of the Maryland General Assembly published in Roll Call. “I am honored by this award as I believe improvement in our economy is directly related to recognition that the business community provides work for job creation”, reports Delegate Eckardt.
Having a legislature that sustains a score of at least 70 percent on business-related legislation is an important objective for improving Maryland’s business climate. Similar evaluations in many other states demonstrate that an average score of 70 percent or above for all legislators is an accurate measure of a friendly business climate required to compete successfully in the interstate rivalry for job and capital investment. The states winning the most jobs have legislatures voting an average of at least 70 percent.
Delegate Eckardt also has been endorsed by the Maryland Chamber Political Action Committee in recognition of her history of leadership and advocacy on behalf of Maryland employers. Her work in Annapolis clearly demonstrates her understanding of the economic importance of a strong business climate. According to Delegate Eckardt, “without a stable and diversified business portfolio a community is unable to provide and sustain services to citizens.
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