William J. Frank
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William J. Frank is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates
, District 42.
, representing District 42, which covers a part of Baltimore County. Prior to 2002, District 42 was represented by Democrats James W. Campbell
, Maggie L. McIntosh, and Samuel I. Rosenberg
. However, after the district lines were redrawn, McIntosh moved to District 43 and Rosenberg moved to District 41, where they both won reelection. On the other hand, Campbell remained in District 42, but was defeated by a host of new Republicans, including Frank, Susan Aumann, and John G. Trueschler
.
In 2006, Frank won reelection, along with Susan Aumann. Incumbent Trueschler did not run for reelection. In his stead, Democrat Stephen W. Lafferty won his seat.
in Baltimore
. After high school, he went to Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD, graduating cum laude in 1982 with his B.A. in political science. Frank returned to college to get his master's degree. He graduated from the Johns Hopkins University
, receiving his M.A.S. (administrative science) in 1992.
), first as an Assistant Vice-President of the Public Affairs Division from 1989 until 1996, and then as an Assistant Vice-President and Relationship Manager from 1996 until 1999. In 1999, Frank was hired as a development and marketing consultant for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and continues to work there.
Frank has been an active member in his community. He served as a volunteer cook for the Christopher Place Employment Academy http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/Community/christopherplaceemployment.html from 1988 until 1994. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors for Action for the Homeless (now Center for Poverty Solutions http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore/focus_areas/a_criminal_justice/grantees/povertysolutions_2003) from 1992 until 1996.
Frank is a member of the Fr. O'Neill Council for the Knights of Columbus
since 1994. Locally, he served on the Board of Governors for the Rodgers Forge Community Association http://www.rodgersforge.org/, from 1995 until 1997. He was a Board member for the Home School Association for the Immaculate Conception School http://www.catholicschooldenton.org/ from 1998 until 2000. Frank has served on the President's Council of Mount St. Mary's University since 1998, and the Marketing Advisory Council since 2000. He is on the Board of Directors of the Independent College Fund of Maryland http://www.i-fundinfo.org/, and is a member of the Dulaney Valley Improvement Association http://www.dvia.org/ in Towson, MD, and the North Central Republican Club.
As a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates
, Frank has served as Chief Deputy Minority Whip since 2005. He is a member of the Judiciary Committee and the Appropriations Committee, in addition to various subcommittees. Since being elected to the House of Delegates, he has been the Deputy Minority Whip (2003) and the Assistant Minority Whip (2003–05).
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...
, District 42.
Background
William Frank is a member of the Maryland House of DelegatesMaryland 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...
, representing District 42, which covers a part of Baltimore County. Prior to 2002, District 42 was represented by Democrats James W. Campbell
James W. Campbell
James William Campbell , was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 42.-Background:James W. Campbell was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 1979. He served until 2003. He was defeated in the 2002 general election when District 42 was redrawn. The newly redrawn...
, Maggie L. McIntosh, and Samuel I. Rosenberg
Samuel I. Rosenberg
Samuel I. "Sandy" Rosenberg is an American politician who represents the 41st legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates...
. However, after the district lines were redrawn, McIntosh moved to District 43 and Rosenberg moved to District 41, where they both won reelection. On the other hand, Campbell remained in District 42, but was defeated by a host of new Republicans, including Frank, Susan Aumann, and John G. Trueschler
John G. Trueschler
John G. Trueschler , was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 42.-Background:In the 2002 election, Trueschler won his first election. He won a seat in District 42, which covers portions of Baltimore County. He served in this district along with fellow Republicans Susan L. M....
.
In 2006, Frank won reelection, along with Susan Aumann. Incumbent Trueschler did not run for reelection. In his stead, Democrat Stephen W. Lafferty won his seat.
Education
Frank attended Archbishop Curley High SchoolArchbishop Curley High School
Archbishop Curley High School, is a Roman Catholic men's high school located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore in the USA. It is affiliated with the Franciscan religious order and is named in honor of Archbishop Michael J. Curley , who served as the tenth Archbishop of Baltimore from...
in Baltimore
Baltimore
Baltimore is the largest independent city in the United States and the largest city and cultural center of the US state of Maryland. The city is located in central Maryland along the tidal portion of the Patapsco River, an arm of the Chesapeake Bay. Baltimore is sometimes referred to as Baltimore...
. After high school, he went to Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, MD, graduating cum laude in 1982 with his B.A. in political science. Frank returned to college to get his master's degree. He graduated from the Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
, receiving his M.A.S. (administrative science) in 1992.
Career
Soon after college, Frank began working as Vice-President of Marketing for the Maryland Credit Union League http://www.mdcul.org/, working there until 1989. When he left MCUL, he joined Allfirst Bank (which was acquired in a spin-off from Allied Irish Bank by M&T BankM&T Bank
M&T Bank is an American commercial bank that was founded in 1856 in western New York, and today remains headquartered in Buffalo at One M & T Plaza...
), first as an Assistant Vice-President of the Public Affairs Division from 1989 until 1996, and then as an Assistant Vice-President and Relationship Manager from 1996 until 1999. In 1999, Frank was hired as a development and marketing consultant for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and continues to work there.
Frank has been an active member in his community. He served as a volunteer cook for the Christopher Place Employment Academy http://www.catholiccharities-md.org/Community/christopherplaceemployment.html from 1988 until 1994. Additionally, he served on the Board of Directors for Action for the Homeless (now Center for Poverty Solutions http://www.soros.org/initiatives/baltimore/focus_areas/a_criminal_justice/grantees/povertysolutions_2003) from 1992 until 1996.
Frank is a member of the Fr. O'Neill Council for the Knights of Columbus
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic fraternal service organization. Founded in the United States in 1882, it is named in honor of Christopher Columbus....
since 1994. Locally, he served on the Board of Governors for the Rodgers Forge Community Association http://www.rodgersforge.org/, from 1995 until 1997. He was a Board member for the Home School Association for the Immaculate Conception School http://www.catholicschooldenton.org/ from 1998 until 2000. Frank has served on the President's Council of Mount St. Mary's University since 1998, and the Marketing Advisory Council since 2000. He is on the Board of Directors of the Independent College Fund of Maryland http://www.i-fundinfo.org/, and is a member of the Dulaney Valley Improvement Association http://www.dvia.org/ in Towson, MD, and the North Central Republican Club.
As a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates
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...
, Frank has served as Chief Deputy Minority Whip since 2005. He is a member of the Judiciary Committee and the Appropriations Committee, in addition to various subcommittees. Since being elected to the House of Delegates, he has been the Deputy Minority Whip (2003) and the Assistant Minority Whip (2003–05).
Legislative Notes
- voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0690.htm
- voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)http://mlis.state.md.us/2007rs/billfile/HB0359.htm
Election results
- 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 42
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Susan Aumann, Rep. 22,054 18.3% Won Stephen W. Lafferty Stephen W. LaffertyStephen W. Lafferty is an American politician who represents district 42 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Lafferty is the first Democrat to be elected in district 42 since it was moved to Baltimore County after the 21st century census and redistricting....
, Dem.21,117 17.5% Won William J. Frank, Rep. 20,522 17.0% Won Dilip Paliath, Rep. 19,490 16.2% Lost Tracy Miller, Dem. 19,168 15.9% Lost Andrew Belt, Dem. 18,006 14.9% Lost Other Write-Ins 88 0.1% Lost
- Voters to choose three:
- 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 42
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Susan Aumann, Rep. 21,326 17.2% Won William J. Frank, Rep. 20,881 16.9% Won John G. Trueschler John G. TrueschlerJohn G. Trueschler , was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, District 42.-Background:In the 2002 election, Trueschler won his first election. He won a seat in District 42, which covers portions of Baltimore County. He served in this district along with fellow Republicans Susan L. M....
, Rep.21,591 17.4% Won Stephen W. Lafferty Stephen W. LaffertyStephen W. Lafferty is an American politician who represents district 42 in the Maryland House of Delegates. Lafferty is the first Democrat to be elected in district 42 since it was moved to Baltimore County after the 21st century census and redistricting....
, Dem.18,958 15.3% Lost James W. Campbell, Dem. 18,168 14.7% Lost Matthew Joseph, Dem. 17,478 14.1% Lost Rick Kunkel, Green 5,464 4.4% Lost Other Write-Ins 66 0.1% Lost
- Voters to choose three:
External links
- http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/html/msa14007.html
- http://www.billfrankfordelegate.com