Tony McConkey
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William Anthony "Tony" McConkey (born November 21, 1963) was first elected to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates
in 2002, taking the seat of former Delegate Janet Greenip
, who ran for a State Senate seat. McConkey serves in District 33A, which is located in Anne Arundel County Maryland. He won reelection in 2006. He serves along with fellow Republican James King
.
Born in Cheverly, Maryland, November 21, 1963. University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. (government & politics), 1986; B.S. (business management), 1986. University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1990. Real estate broker. Property manager, Aegis Management. Member, Anne Arundel County Republican Central Committee, 1995-2002. Delegate, Republican Party National Convention, 2008. Member, Lions Club. Married; two children.
As a member of the Republican Party in the Maryland House of Delegates, he serves as Deputy Minority Whip. He is a member of the Judiciary Committee.
McConkey fought in March 2007 to allow for an elected school board in Anne Arundel County. However, a bill was passed that allowed the Governor to select the members from a list. McConkey and Warren Miller
were the only dissenting votes.
Another issue that McConkey advocates is limiting privileges for illegal immigrants. He co-sponsored a bill in the House, similar to the one submitted by State Senator Greenip
that would require driver's license applicants to prove they are citizens of the United States. Currently, Maryland is one of several states that does not demand proof of citizenship to obtain a driver's license.
Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
in 2002, taking the seat of former Delegate Janet Greenip
Janet Greenip
Janet Greenip was a Republican State Senator from Crofton, Maryland, representing District 33 from 2003 through 2009.-Education:Greenip received her B.S. in education in 1969 from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.-Career:...
, who ran for a State Senate seat. McConkey serves in District 33A, which is located in Anne Arundel County Maryland. He won reelection in 2006. He serves along with fellow Republican James King
James King (Maryland politician)
James Joseph King is a politician and member of the Republican Party in the U.S. State of Maryland. He currently represents district 33A in Anne Arundel County in the Maryland House of Delegates.- Election results :...
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Born in Cheverly, Maryland, November 21, 1963. University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. (government & politics), 1986; B.S. (business management), 1986. University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1990. Real estate broker. Property manager, Aegis Management. Member, Anne Arundel County Republican Central Committee, 1995-2002. Delegate, Republican Party National Convention, 2008. Member, Lions Club. Married; two children.
Career
In addition to serving as a delegate, McConkey is also a real estate broker and property manager for Aegis Management.As a member of the Republican Party in the Maryland House of Delegates, he serves as Deputy Minority Whip. He is a member of the Judiciary Committee.
McConkey fought in March 2007 to allow for an elected school board in Anne Arundel County. However, a bill was passed that allowed the Governor to select the members from a list. McConkey and Warren Miller
Warren Miller
Warren Miller may refer to:* Warren Miller * Warren Miller * Warren Miller * Warren Miller * Warren Miller...
were the only dissenting votes.
Another issue that McConkey advocates is limiting privileges for illegal immigrants. He co-sponsored a bill in the House, similar to the one submitted by State Senator Greenip
Janet Greenip
Janet Greenip was a Republican State Senator from Crofton, Maryland, representing District 33 from 2003 through 2009.-Education:Greenip received her B.S. in education in 1969 from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.-Career:...
that would require driver's license applicants to prove they are citizens of the United States. Currently, Maryland is one of several states that does not demand proof of citizenship to obtain a driver's license.
Legislative notes
- voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007rs/billfile/HB0359.htm
- voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0690.htm
- voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)http://mlis.state.md.us/2006rs/votes/house/0942.htm
- voted against slots in 2005 (HB1361)http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm
Election results
- 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 33rd District, Division A
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- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome James King James King (Maryland politician)James Joseph King is a politician and member of the Republican Party in the U.S. State of Maryland. He currently represents district 33A in Anne Arundel County in the Maryland House of Delegates.- Election results :...
, Rep.18,542 29.0% Won Tony McConkey, Rep. 16,655 26.0% Won Patricia Weathersbee, Dem. 15,226 23.8% Lost Paul G. Rudolph, Dem. 13,461 21.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 73 0.1%
- Voters to choose two:
- 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 33rd District, Division A
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- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome David Boschert, Rep. 20,279 33.0% Won Tony McConkey Rep. 16,157 26.3% Won Jim Snider, Dem. 11,427 18.6% Lost Steve Rizzi, Dem. 10,939 17.8% Lost Michael Anthony Lagana, Unaffiliated 2,622 4.3% Lost Other Write-Ins 31 0.1%
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- 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 30th District
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Michael E. Busch Michael E. BuschMichael E. Busch is the current Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates in the United States. Busch has been a member of the House since 1987, and Speaker since January 2003...
Dem.24,075 21% Won Virginia P. Clagett Virginia P. ClagettVirginia P. Clagett is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party. She served in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 30 in Anne Arundel County, until her 4th term ended in December 2010. A proven vote-getter for decades, she lost...
, Dem.24,036 21% Won Richard D'Amato, Dem. 20,223 18% Won Phillip D. Bissett Phillip D. BissettPhillip D. Bissett , was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 30 in Anne Arundel County and is a former Republican candidate for Anne Arundel County Executive.-Background:...
, Rep.18,690 16% Lost Anthony McConkey, Rep. 12,353 11% Lost Edward J. Turner, Rep. 14,119 12% Lost
- Voters to choose three:
- 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 22A
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- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Anne Healey Anne HealeyAnne Marie Healey is an American politician who represents District 22 in the Maryland House of Delegates.-Background:Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, January 2, 1951. Attended Cathedral High School, Scranton; Marywood College, B.A., 1972; Catholic University, M.A., 1974-In the Legislature:Healey...
Dem.8,475 31% Won Richard A. Palumbo, Dem. 9,246 34% Won Anthony McConkey, Rep. 5,584 20% Lost Keith L. Poptanich, Rep. 3,989 15% Lost
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