Pat McDonough
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Patrick L. McDonough is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates
. He represents District 7, which covers Baltimore and Harford Counties, along with fellow Republicans J.B. Jennings and Richard K Impallaria
. He also served in the House from 1979 to 1983 as a Democrat.
. He later attended the University of Baltimore
.
Business Civic Association and the Essex-Middle River-White Marsh Chamber of Commerce. He is also active with the Hawthorn Civic Association, the Joppa Residents Council, and the Harford County Pro Life group.
McDonough is also a part of the President's Rally for America and the Classroom Coalition since 2004. He serves as the host for "Inside Annapolis", which is produced by Harford Community College
Television. He is co-Chair of the Annual Flag-waving Tribute to Victims and Families of 9-11.
McDonough is known for his continual push to make English the official language for the State of Maryland.
In March 2007, a resolution was sponsored by State Senator Nathaniel Exum
called for the state of Maryland to officially apologize for its role in slavery. McDonough criticized the bill as being a "superficial gesture designed to make people feel guilty". Additionally, he mentioned that, "I don't think apologies solve anything." McDonough was only one of six dissenting votes in the House. Slavery had been in existence in Maryland since 1632 when the British began importing human capital. Slavery officially ended in Maryland in 1864 when the new state constitution was ratified.
In July 2007, McDonough called for the impeachment of Montgomery County
Circuit Court Judge Katherine Savage who released a non-English-speaking rape suspect when he demanded a court-appointed interpreter and none were available. The suspect speaks Vai
, a West African language. Judge Savage claimed that not having an interpreter denied the suspect his Constitutional right to a speedy trial, as provided by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution
. Delegate McDonough maintained that the defendant did not need an interpreter, as he had attended both high school and college in the U.S., and had been successfully interviewed (in English) four times during the course of the investigation.
McDonough's current radio program can be heard on WCBM AM680 radio in Baltimore on Saturday evenings from 8pm to 10pm.
Maryland House of Delegates
The Maryland House of Delegates is the lower house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland, and is composed of 141 Delegates elected from 47 districts. The House chamber is located in the state capitol building on State Circle in Annapolis...
. He represents District 7, which covers Baltimore and Harford Counties, along with fellow Republicans J.B. Jennings and Richard K Impallaria
Richard K Impallaria
Richard K Impallaria is an American politician. Impallaria is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates.Impallaria attended Joppatowne High School in Harford County.He owned his own auto body shop in Middle River...
. He also served in the House from 1979 to 1983 as a Democrat.
Education
McDonough attended Baltimore parochial schools. He then attended Baltimore City CollegeBaltimore City College
The Baltimore City College , also referred to as The Castle on the Hill, historically as The College, and most commonly City, is a public high school in Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A. The City College curriculum includes the International Baccalaureate Programme and emphasizes study in the classics...
. He later attended the University of Baltimore
University of Baltimore
The University of Baltimore , located in downtown Baltimore, Maryland in the Mt. Vernon neighborhood at 1420 N. Charles Street, is part of the University System of Maryland. Through the Freshman Initiative or Lower Division Initiative, UB has transformed from an upper division university to a...
.
Career
McDonough has been a radio talk show host and producer. He is the president of the Maryland Leadership Council and the Future Leaders of America. He is a founding member of the Maryland Coalition Against Crime. He is a member of the Route 40U.S. Route 40
U.S. Route 40 is an east–west United States highway. As with most routes whose numbers end in a zero, U.S. 40 once traversed the entire United States. It is one of the original 1920s U.S. Highways, and its first termini were San Francisco, California, and Atlantic City, New Jersey...
Business Civic Association and the Essex-Middle River-White Marsh Chamber of Commerce. He is also active with the Hawthorn Civic Association, the Joppa Residents Council, and the Harford County Pro Life group.
McDonough is also a part of the President's Rally for America and the Classroom Coalition since 2004. He serves as the host for "Inside Annapolis", which is produced by Harford Community College
Harford Community College
Harford Community College is a community college in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland. The college was founded in 1957. The campus occupies , and has 21 buildings totaling over .-Background:...
Television. He is co-Chair of the Annual Flag-waving Tribute to Victims and Families of 9-11.
McDonough is known for his continual push to make English the official language for the State of Maryland.
In March 2007, a resolution was sponsored by State Senator Nathaniel Exum
Nathaniel Exum
Nathaniel Exum is an American politician from Maryland, a member of the Democratic Party and former member of the Maryland State Senate, representing Maryland's District 24 in Prince George's County.-Background:...
called for the state of Maryland to officially apologize for its role in slavery. McDonough criticized the bill as being a "superficial gesture designed to make people feel guilty". Additionally, he mentioned that, "I don't think apologies solve anything." McDonough was only one of six dissenting votes in the House. Slavery had been in existence in Maryland since 1632 when the British began importing human capital. Slavery officially ended in Maryland in 1864 when the new state constitution was ratified.
In July 2007, McDonough called for the impeachment of Montgomery County
Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland, situated just to the north of Washington, D.C., and southwest of the city of Baltimore. It is one of the most affluent counties in the United States, and has the highest percentage of residents over 25 years of age who hold post-graduate...
Circuit Court Judge Katherine Savage who released a non-English-speaking rape suspect when he demanded a court-appointed interpreter and none were available. The suspect speaks Vai
Vai
Vai has several possible meanings:* Vaï, Moroccan-French Canadian rapper* Vai people** Vai language** Vai syllabary* Vai * Văi, a village in Lupşa Commune, Alba County, Romania* Steve Vai, guitarist* Steve Vai's band Vai - see Steve Vai...
, a West African language. Judge Savage claimed that not having an interpreter denied the suspect his Constitutional right to a speedy trial, as provided by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution
Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution is the part of the United States Bill of Rights which sets forth rights related to criminal prosecutions...
. Delegate McDonough maintained that the defendant did not need an interpreter, as he had attended both high school and college in the U.S., and had been successfully interviewed (in English) four times during the course of the investigation.
McDonough's current radio program can be heard on WCBM AM680 radio in Baltimore on Saturday evenings from 8pm to 10pm.
Legislative notes
- voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007rs/billfile/HB0359.htm
- voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0690.htm
- voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)http://mlis.state.md.us/2006rs/votes/house/0942.htm
- voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361)http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm
Election results
- 2006 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 7
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Richard K Impallaria Richard K ImpallariaRichard K Impallaria is an American politician. Impallaria is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates.Impallaria attended Joppatowne High School in Harford County.He owned his own auto body shop in Middle River...
, Rep.21,333 18.7% Won J. B. Jennings J. B. JenningsJ. B. Jennings is an American politician. He was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002 to represent District 7, which covers both Baltimore County and Harford Counties along with fellow Republicans Rick Impallaria and Pat McDonough....
, Rep.21,189 18.6% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 23,184 20.3% Won Linda W. Hart, Dem. 17,122 20.3% Lost Jack Sturgill, Dem. 15,390 15.0% Lost Rebecca L. Nelson, Dem. 13,481 11.8% Lost Kim Fell, Green Green Party (United States)The Green Party of the United States is a nationally recognized political party which officially formed in 1991. It is a voluntary association of state green parties. Prior to national formation, many state affiliates had already formed and were recognized by other state parties...2,307 2.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 83 0.1% Lost
- Voters to choose three:
- 2002 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 7
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Richard Impallaria, Rep. 18,749 17.0% Won J. B. Jennings J. B. JenningsJ. B. Jennings is an American politician. He was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002 to represent District 7, which covers both Baltimore County and Harford Counties along with fellow Republicans Rick Impallaria and Pat McDonough....
, Rep.22,470 20.4% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 20,869 18.9% Won Michael F. Linder, Libertarian Libertarian Party (United States)The Libertarian Party is the third largest and fastest growing political party in the United States. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects its brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated, laissez-faire markets, strong civil liberties, minimally regulated migration...2.817 2.6% Lost Jack Sturgill, Dem. 15,390 15.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 80 0.1% Lost
- Voters to choose three: