My Priorities

"As a committed leader and dedicated public servant, I pledge to advocate for our community with unwavering dedication. My objective is to drive positive change within our district and across the county. I will strive to implement sensible policies that enhance the lives of residents in Harford County and throughout Maryland on a daily basis."

Economic Development

Andre’s vision for the Harford County Route 40 corridor is where we use the advantages we have for our citizens’ benefit. He is committed to cultivating transit-oriented and affordable mixed-use development that provides:

• Healthy food access.
• High-quality retail.
• High-paying jobs for the Route 40 corridor residents.

This includes investing in skills-based training programs such as trade apprenticeships, STEM courses in primary schools, and tax incentives to help grow small and minority firms.

Small Businesses

Andre is committed to making sure small businesses have what they need to thrive here in Harford County. This includes cutting red tape that holds back small businesses, opening up access to credit, and democratizing our institutions so women, people of color, tribes, and people in rural and urban Harford County can start businesses and get a fair shot at government contracts.

Education

As a graduate of Edgewood High School and a military member, Andre knows the benefits of quality education. Andre is committed to forging partnerships between our local labor unions and our public school system, and community colleges to create opportunities for more skilled labor jobs post-high school.

Further, Andre is committed to nurturing the next generation of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs through record early education funding that will allow Maryland to be a world leader in innovation.

Labor

The right to collectively bargain is essential to ensure that workers get fair wages for their labor. Andre knows how real the threats to labor unions and safe work conditions are to everyday workers. Andre pledges to stand up against threats to collectively bargain and is committed to supporting project labor agreements that ensure workers receive prevailing wages on state contracts.

Environment Justice

Andre‘s commitment to the environment has been steadfast. Andre believes in the Chesapeake Bay oyster recovery program, which is essential to the Bay's long-term health. Whether banning fracking, increasing dependence on renewable energy or holding big oil companies accountable for offshore drilling – Andre will do it for our environment.

Andre believes we are stewards of the environment, and despite the federal government's repeated attempts to undermine the progress we have made, he will continue to fight here in Maryland. This includes passing legislation to make Maryland part of the U.S. Climate Alliance - similar to the Paris Climate Accord but with even stronger standards - and solidifying the state's commitment to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to lessen the impact of global warming.

Diversity & Cultural Competence

Our differences in color, religion, gender, geography, and thought are the root of what makes America amazing. We are a melting pot that brings the many talents together for the single goal of creating a better society for all. Andre is committed to pushing legislation that encourages our campuses, workplaces, and public schools to be institutions of acceptance and cultural understanding.