Del. Szeliga: “The 2015 Legislative Session is Finished. Maryland Taxpayers are Safe Until Next January”

From Del. Kathy Szeliga:

Dear Friends:

The 2015 legislative session is finished. Maryland taxpayers are safe until next January. While there are rumors about a “special session,” I believe them to be just that – rumors. I do not think Governor Hogan has any interest in bringing legislators back to Annapolis this year.

In the upcoming months, I’m excited to be participating with community groups to improve our state. There are three important activities happening in the next few weeks. Perhaps you will be able to participate with me in at least one of them.

I hope to see you at one of these great events!

Angel Park
Finish Strong!

Angel Park will be an all-inclusive playground and amphitheater facility in Perry Hall near the library on Honeygo Blvd. The concept is similar to Annie’s Playground in Harford County. It is a playground that kids with disabilities can fully utilize. Angel Park will include slides that prevent static shock, equipment that is fully-wheelchair accessible, and other various unique playground equipment that all kids can use, no matter the disability or handicap.

Kelli Szczybor and her leadership team have raised almost $1 million for the project! The State of Maryland and Baltimore County have committed more than $200,000.

After selling out next week’s fundraiser almost immediately after announcing it, Kelli and her team had to move the event to the Timonium Fairgrounds. The residents and businesses in Perry Hall and Baltimore County are excited about supporting such a great project.

This is a terrific project we can all be proud of. My husband and I will be at the Bull & Oyster Roast this weekend and also on the construction crew in September.

Event Details – Bull & Oyster Roast
Saturday, April 25
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Timonium Fairgrounds 4H building

For more information and tickets Click Here

National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 7
Beachmont Christian Camp, Kingsville

There are activities going on across our state and nation on May 7th as we pray for our country. I will be participating in the event in Kingsville. It’s an area wide community prayer rally. Representatives from churches, government, military, law enforcement and other first responders, educators, businesses, and media will be present. There will be special music, and the presentation of US flag by the honor guard.

National Day of Prayer, Kingsville
Thursday, May 7th
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
Beachmont Christian Camp
6433 Mt. Vista Rd.
Kingsville, MD 21087

For more information:
Paul Twining
410-916-5704
prayer@beachmont.org

For information on events across our state Click Here

The National Day of Prayer is an annual observance held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.

STOP HUMAN TRAFFICKING NOW!

Freedom 4/24 & Araminta Team Up May 9th!
(I’ll be working the registration table – stop by and say hi!)

Human Trafficking is happening right here in Maryland! Most people think this is a problem in some other country and certainly not right here in Baltimore.

Glen Burnie Man gets 11 years for sex trafficking a 15 year old girl – Baltimore Sun, April 11, 2015

Araminta was started In October of 2010 with a desire and goal to stop the trafficking of children in Baltimore and throughout Maryland. Freedom 4/24 was started to raise awareness of the sexual exploitation of human trafficking of women and children around the world and provide financial support to partner organizations dedicated to bringing freedom and doing justice.

Together, they are holding a 5K and Family Walk to raise awareness and money to fight Human Trafficking here in Maryland and abroad.
Run 4 Their Lives – Baltimore
5 K Run/Walk & 1K Family Fun Run/Walk
Saturday, May 9
8:00 AM race start time
301- 307 International Circle
Hunt Valley, MD US 21030

For more information and to register Click Here

Cash prizes will be awarded to the top overall male & female: 1st Place: $200 2nd Place: $100 3rd Place: $50
Packet pickup will be available on Friday May 8th from 3pm – 8pm at The Pointe at Hunt Valley Church, 10950 Gilroy Road, Suite C, Hunt Valley and on Saturday, May 9th (race day) beginning at 7:00 AM.

It is a privilege and honor to serve as your representative. If I can ever be of assistance to you and your family, please don’t hesitate to call me.

Delegate Kathy Szeliga
Minority Whip
Maryland House of Delegates
cell – 443-570-1555