Election Day is November 5
If you still need to vote, remember to do so Tuesday, November 5. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Polling locations can be found at https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch
Mail-in ballots can be mailed or hand-delivered. Those choosing hand delivery must drop off ballots at a voting location, the ballot drop-off box location at Beltsville Community Center, 3900 Sellman Road, or your local board of elections by 8 p.m. on election day. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by November 5.
If you want to see the District 21 Democratic Team sample ballot, it can be found on the team website at
https://www.21stdistrictdemocraticteam.com/2024-sample-ballot/princ e-georges-county
Lastly, if you are not registered to vote, Maryland offers in-person election-day voter registration at your local election voting center. You will be asked to show proof of residence, which may include the following:
· Your MVA-issued driver’s license, ID card, or change of address card
· Your paycheck, bank statement, utility bill, or other government document with your name and address.
Great to meet VP Kamala Harris last month
With President Biden, VP Harris has helped Maryland overcome the COVID crisis, create jobs, fight climate change, and protect seniors.
District 21 Awards Scholarships to Beltsville Students
Delegates Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Ben Barnes, Mary Lehman, and I award scholarships to Beltsville students yearly. We are happy to highlight our scholarship recipients and wish them a successful academic year. One outstanding Beltsville student, Kabindra Raj Suwal, will attend the University of Maryland College Park and major in Data Science.
District 21 Delegation Ranked as “Green Champions” by the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (LCV)
Delegates Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Ben Barnes, Mary Lehman, and I each received a score of 100% from the LCV for our support of environmental bills during the 2024 legislative session. Below is a list of some of the bills directly impacting the community.
· HB0864 - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Plans - Updates energy efficiency programs and
offers incentives that lower the cost of cleaner, more efficient electric appliances, ultimately reducing energy bills.
· HB 0990 - Removing Manufacturers Exemption from GGRA – As we work to create cleaner air for us all, manufacturers are now required to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions at a comparable rate to other industries.
· HB1101 / SB0653 - Clean Water Justice Act - Gives individuals and groups the right to take legal action to protect water resources, giving you more power to defend your community’s water quality in courts and hold polluters accountable.
· HB0585 / SB0480 - Protecting Election Officials Act - by creating steeper penalties for threatening election officials or their families this legislation will protect election workers at all levels and help ensure fair and secure elections.
Medicare Part D Transition Continues for Our State Retirees
The State has partnered with Via Benefits to offer expert guidance and help the State of Maryland retirees find and enroll in a Medicare Part D plan that fits their needs. Via Benefits operates one of the country’s largest private Medicare marketplaces. They have helped over two million retirees plan, shop for, enroll, and maintain individual Medicare Part D coverage that fits their needs and will help you facilitate the Medicare Part D transition.
Please note that Via Benefits’ is a licensed benefit advisor that will work with you to compare the costs and coverage of the available individual Medicare Part D plans. They are objective advocates without incentive to steer you into any specific plan or insurance
carrier. All enrollments will be conducted by telephone or completed self-serve online. To schedule an appointment:
· Call Via Benefits at 1-855-556-4419. They are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
· You may also visit their website (https://app.viabenefits.com/account/signup) to create a profile and schedule an appointment.
Contact the Team
Please let me know if there are other issues you have questions or thoughts about. And, of course, feel free to contact me if I can be of help. Just email 21stDistrictDelegation@gmail.com or call 410-841-3141.
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