Karen S. Montgomery
Karen S. Montgomery | |
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Member of the Maryland Senate from the 14th district | |
In office January 12, 2011 – January 1, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Rona E. Kramer |
Succeeded by | Craig Zucker |
Personal details | |
Born | August 23, 1935 |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Harry |
Residence(s) | Brookeville, Maryland |
Occupation | Art Professor |
Karen Slater Montgomery (born August 23, 1935) is an
Education and professional life
Montgomery earned her undergraduate degree from
She is married and has three grown children.[1] One of her children has autism, which has driven Montgomery's involvement in community organizations that serve people with developmental disabilities, and her political advocacy related to the issue.[2]
Political career
In 2000, the reapportionment of Maryland state legislative districts following the
During her first term, Montgomery served on the Environmental Matters Committee, and served on a commission on sustainable forestry appointed by the Governor. Following her re-election in 2006, she moved to the Health and Government Operations Committee. There, she has worked on a number of issues related to health care, including funding for the Developmental Disabilities Administration, support for veterans with behavioral health needs, and shortages in the state's health care workforce. She has also served in leadership positions in the Women Legislators of Maryland, the caucus of female legislators in the General Assembly.[1]
Inspired by her son who has autism, Montgomery has been an advocate for better services for people with developmental disabilities. She has argued for better access to early intervention service for young children with autism.
In addition to her work on behalf of people with developmental disabilities, Montgomery has been active on health care, good government, and environmental issues. She has been the lead sponsor of a bill that would create a single payer universal health care system in the state of Maryland.[5] In 2008, she introduced a bill giving certain property owners the right to install solar panels despite historic designations on their properties.[6] Montgomery also worked to ensure that touch screen voting machines had a voter-verifiable paper record for use in recounts.[7]
In the 2010 elections, Montgomery challenged incumbent Senator
Legacy
In October 2023, the Brookeville Bypass along Maryland Route 97 was officially dedicated to Montgomery and former Brookville town commissioner Clyde Unglesbee.[9]
References
- ^ a b c "Karen S. Montgomery". Maryland Manual Online. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- ^ a b "About Autism: Public Policy". Pathfinders for Autism. Archived from the original on 2010-01-14. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- ^ "County Wide Results". Montgomery County Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2011-04-04. Retrieved 2010-01-08.
- ^ "State Delegate Karen Montgomery and Councilmember Duchy Trachtenberg Warn Maryland Budget Plan Could Be Devastating to Essential Services". Montgomery County Council. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- ^ Hersh, Mike. "Delegates Working on Health Care Issues in Maryland". Health Care Maryland. Retrieved 2010-02-08.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Behsudi, Adam (2008-02-19). "How to go green in the historic district". Frederick News-Post. Archived from the original on 2012-03-13. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- ^ Tracy, Stephanie. "Md. Lawmakers Look at Plugging Touch-Screen Security With Paper Ballots". WTOP News. Archived from the original on 2004-10-21. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- ^ Pagnucco, Adam (28 September 2010). "Karen Montgomery Declares Victory". Maryland Politics Watch. Retrieved 2010-10-13.
- ^ "Lieutenant Governor Miller Announces Dedication of MD 97 Relocated Roadway (Brookeville Bypass) to Two Local Leaders". Maryland Department of Transportation (Press release). October 30, 2023. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
External links
- Media related to Karen S. Montgomery at Wikimedia Commons