Barry Glassman
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Barry Glassman is a member of the Maryland State Senate
, representing District 35 in Harford County, MD; he was appointed in 2008 to fill a vacancy. Glassman was originally elected to the House of Delegates in 1998, along with Joanne S. Parrott
, defeating incumbent Michael G. Comeau
and winning the seat left vacant by James Harkins, who was elected as Harford County Executive.
. He also attended Meadowvale Elementary and Havre de Grace Middle School. After high school he attended Washington College
, where he graduated in 1984 with a B.A. in political science.
. He worked there until 1990 when he took a position with Baltimore Gas and Electric Company.
Glassman became active in politics soon after college. He became a member of the Maryland Association of Counties in 1990 and was active until 1998. He was also a member of the National Association of Counties during the same time, serving on the rural affairs committee. Finally, he has been a member of the Maryland Claims Adjusters since 1990.
In 1990, he also became a member of the Harford County Council, serving until 1998. He was the vice-president in 1995. He has served on several task forces, including the Task Force on Resource-Based Industry in Maryland, the Task Force to Study Motor Vehicle Salvage Inspection and Titling Practices, the Study Commission on Public Funding of Campaigns in Maryland, and the Task Force on the Future for Growth and Development in Maryland.
At a local level, Glassman is a member of the American Sheep Council, Harford County 4-H
Club, the Harford County Farm Bureau, the Level Volunteer Fire Company, and Omicron Delta Kappa
National Leadership Society.
He is a recipient of the Henry Catlin Leadership Medal from Washington College in 1984.
http://mlis.state.md.us/1999rs/votes/house/0870.htm
Maryland State Senate
The Maryland Senate, sometimes referred to as the Maryland State Senate, is the upper house of the General Assembly, the state legislature of the U.S. state of Maryland...
, representing District 35 in Harford County, MD; he was appointed in 2008 to fill a vacancy. Glassman was originally elected to the House of Delegates in 1998, along with Joanne S. Parrott
Joanne S. Parrott
Joanne Parrott was elected as a delegate to Maryland District 35A, which serves Harford County. She won one of two seats, along with Barry Glassman, defeating incumbent Michael G. Comeau and winning the seat left vacant by James Harkins, who was elected as Harford County Executive...
, defeating incumbent Michael G. Comeau
Michael G. Comeau
Michael G. Comeau is an attorney and former member of the Maryland House of Delegates where he represented District 35A. Comeau was appointed to the seat in 1997 due to the resignation of Donald C. Fry.-Education:...
and winning the seat left vacant by James Harkins, who was elected as Harford County Executive.
Education
Glassman graduated from Havre de Grace High SchoolHavre De Grace High School
Havre de Grace Senior High School is a four-year public high school in Havre de Grace in Harford County, Maryland, United States. The school is located near the southeast corner of Harford County where the Susquehanna River meets the Chesapeake Bay...
. He also attended Meadowvale Elementary and Havre de Grace Middle School. After high school he attended Washington College
Washington College
Washington College is a private, independent liberal arts college located on a campus in Chestertown, Maryland, on the Eastern Shore. Maryland granted Washington College its charter in 1782...
, where he graduated in 1984 with a B.A. in political science.
Career
After college, Glassman was a claims investigative specialist with Travelers Insurance CompanySt. Paul Travelers
The Travelers Companies is the largest American insurance company by market value. It is also the second largest writer of U.S. commercial property casualty and the third largest writer of U.S. personal insurance through independent agents. Travelers has headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota and...
. He worked there until 1990 when he took a position with Baltimore Gas and Electric Company.
Glassman became active in politics soon after college. He became a member of the Maryland Association of Counties in 1990 and was active until 1998. He was also a member of the National Association of Counties during the same time, serving on the rural affairs committee. Finally, he has been a member of the Maryland Claims Adjusters since 1990.
In 1990, he also became a member of the Harford County Council, serving until 1998. He was the vice-president in 1995. He has served on several task forces, including the Task Force on Resource-Based Industry in Maryland, the Task Force to Study Motor Vehicle Salvage Inspection and Titling Practices, the Study Commission on Public Funding of Campaigns in Maryland, and the Task Force on the Future for Growth and Development in Maryland.
At a local level, Glassman is a member of the American Sheep Council, Harford County 4-H
4-H
4-H in the United States is a youth organization administered by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture of the United States Department of Agriculture , with the mission of "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development." The name represents...
Club, the Harford County Farm Bureau, the Level Volunteer Fire Company, and Omicron Delta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa
Omicron Delta Kappa, or ΟΔΚ, also known as The Circle, or more commonly ODK, is a national leadership honor society. It was founded December 3, 1914, at Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, by 15 student and faculty leaders. Chapters, known as Circles, are located on over 300...
National Leadership Society.
He is a recipient of the Henry Catlin Leadership Medal from Washington College in 1984.
Legislative Record
- 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 slots in 2005 (HB1361). http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm
http://mlis.state.md.us/1999rs/votes/house/0870.htm
Election results
- 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 35A
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- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Barry Glassman, Rep. 21,766 40.1% Won Donna Stifler Donna StiflerDonna Stifler was elected as the Delegate to District 35A, Harford County in 2006 after defeating incumbent Joanne Parrott.-Education:Stifler attend Bel Air High School. She earned her B.S. from North Carolina State University in 1987.-Career:...
, Rep.18,909 34.8% Won Craig H. DeRan, Dem. 13,589 25.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 81 0.1%
- Voters to choose two:
- 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 35A
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- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Barry Glassman, Rep. 22,463 49.2% Won Joanne S. Parrott Joanne S. ParrottJoanne Parrott was elected as a delegate to Maryland District 35A, which serves Harford County. She won one of two seats, along with Barry Glassman, defeating incumbent Michael G. Comeau and winning the seat left vacant by James Harkins, who was elected as Harford County Executive...
, Rep.22,801 50.0% Won Other Write-Ins 387 0.9%
- Voters to choose two:
- 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 35A
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- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Barry Glassman, Rep. 17,998 32% Won Joanne S. Parrott Joanne S. ParrottJoanne Parrott was elected as a delegate to Maryland District 35A, which serves Harford County. She won one of two seats, along with Barry Glassman, defeating incumbent Michael G. Comeau and winning the seat left vacant by James Harkins, who was elected as Harford County Executive...
, Rep.14,963 26% Won Michael G. Comeau, Dem. 13,250 23% Lost Lee D. McDaniel, Dem. 10,291 18% Lost
- Voters to choose two: