November Update: Thank You

I am honored to have been re-elected to a second term as your State Delegate.  Thank you for the continued opportunity to serve you.

​I am also pleased that I will be serving with the rest of the District 16 Team: Senator Susan Lee, Delegate Ariana Kelly, and Delegate-elect Sara Love.  As I often say, the state legislature is a team sport and the District 16 Team is a great one to be on.

As always, you can keep up with what I am doing by following me at@mkorman on Twitter or by clicking "Like" on Delegate Marc Korman on Facebook.

Legislative News

Last week, I was selected as Chair of the Montgomery County Delegation by the 24 Delegates that make up Montgomery County's representation in the House of Delegates.  The Delegation's primary work is to address local legislation that only affects Montgomery County.  You can view the local bills proposed for the 2019 session here.  But the Delegation Chair also has the opportunity to help advance a broader agenda for Montgomery County in Annapolis to ensure our priorities are heard and addressed.  The Delegation Vice Chair is Delegate Al Carr from District 18. 

We also have a County Democratic Caucus that will continue to be chaired by my seatmate, Delegate Ariana Kelly.  Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins from District 20 will serve as her Vice Chair.
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I had the rare opportunity to be interviewed by The Economist last month, not the usual publication I am quoted in.  You can read the article here.
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I also recently participated in another media opportunity that is a little off my beaten path.  Local podcast Movie Nightcap invited me on to discuss political movies to coincide with the election.  You can listen to the podcast here.
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There is a lot of discussion about the Kirwan Commission, a panel looking at our state public education programs, and the changes it will propose to funding formulas. The Department of Legislative Services recently released a primer on how education funds are allocated today which you can read here.

As explained in the primer, there are a number of state programs but the largest is the foundation program, which ensures a base level of funding per student but is adjusted for equity among the counties and weighted for issues such as English as a second language learners, special education students, and impoverished students. Read more by clicking the primer.

Community News

• District 16's Mark Winston was recently honored by County Executive Ike Leggett for his work on transportation and housing in the county.
• The League of Women Voters has recently awarded two District 16 residents with special honors: Diane Hibino and Kathy J. McGuire.  Congratulations to them both.
• Congratulations to District 16's Michael C. Mitchell on completing his term as chair of the C&O Canal Trust Board of Directors.  And welcome to new C&O Canal Trust Board Member Paul Krogh of Bethesda.
• Several District 16 residents recently joined County government boards and commissions.  Congratulations to Stephanie Clark and Alana Aronin on joining the Commission on Children and Youth. And congratulations to Dawinder (Dave) Sindhu on joining the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Advisory Council.

Community Events

• Incoming County Executive Marc Elrich is hosting a series of listening sessions around the county.  On Thursday, November 15th at 7pm he will be at Cabin John Middle School (10701 Gainsborough Road).
• Congressman Jamie Raskin will hold a Federal Health Benefits Forum on Monday, November 19th at 7pm a the Executive Office Building, 101 Monroe Street in Rockville.
• On Monday, December 3 and Monday, December 17, the Montgomery County House Delegation will hold hearings on local bills starting at 7pm at the Montgomery County Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville.
• The Bethesda Chevy Chase Democratic Breakfast Club will host its next meeting on Thursday, December 6 at 7:30am.  The guest speaker will be Senator Chris Van Hollen.  The club meets at the Original Pancake House in downtown Bethesda.

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​If you know of a District 16 resident who merits recognition or condolences or an upcoming event, please email marc@marckorman.com.