Dale Anderson (politician)
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Naaman Dal E. Anderson was a Maryland politician who held several positions, including Baltimore County Councilman, Baltimore County Executive, and Maryland State Delegate. Anderson was convicted and sentenced to prison in 1974 for tax crimes, extortion, and conspiracy.
, a town on the southern tip of Illinois on the border with Kentucky
.
After high school Anderson served in the military during World War II
eventually achieving the rank of Captain. In 1963 he graduated with his Juris Doctor from the Mount Vernon Law School
, which is now known as the University of Baltimore
.
, who later ran for and was elected as the Governor of Maryland.
While County Executive, Anderson was also a member of the Planning Board, the Recreation and Park Board, the Social Services Board, the Regional Planning Council, all from 1966 until 1974, and on the Governor's Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice from 1967 until 1971.
In addition to his election positions, Dale Anderson also served as President of the Maryland Association of Counties in 1970 and we a member of the Democratic National Committee from 1970 until 1974.
The conviction came during a decade-long era in Maryland politics when several prominent politicians were forced to resign and some served prison sentences. This included former Maryland Governor and Vice President Spiro Agnew
, who resigned the Vice Presidency amid allegations of accepting bribes during his tenure as governor, followed later by Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel
's imprisonment for mail fraud and racketeering. Other Maryland politicians that were convicted of various crimes were Anne Arundel County Executive Joseph W. Alton
, Baltimore County State's Attorney
Samuel Green, Baltimore State Senator Clarence Mitchell III, Speaker of the House of Delegates A. Gordon Boone, U.S. Senator Daniel B. Brewster, and State Delegate James A. Scott.
from District 8, he was defeated in his bid for renomination as a Democratic in the 1986 primary. While in the House of Delegates he served on the Constitutional and Administration Law Committee from 1983 to 1987, the Maryland Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation from 1983 until 1985, and the Joint Committee of Federal Relations from 1985 until 1987.
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Education
Anderson attended Metropolis High School in Metropolis, IllinoisMetropolis, Illinois
Metropolis is a city located along the Ohio River in Massac County, Illinois, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 6,482...
, a town on the southern tip of Illinois on the border with Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
.
After high school Anderson served in the military during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
eventually achieving the rank of Captain. In 1963 he graduated with his Juris Doctor from the Mount Vernon Law School
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...
, which is now known as 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...
.
Early career
Anderson was a member of the Baltimore County Council from 1958 until 1966, when he was elected as the 4th County Executive, replacing Spiro AgnewSpiro Agnew
Spiro Theodore Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the United States , serving under President Richard Nixon, and the 55th Governor of Maryland...
, who later ran for and was elected as the Governor of Maryland.
While County Executive, Anderson was also a member of the Planning Board, the Recreation and Park Board, the Social Services Board, the Regional Planning Council, all from 1966 until 1974, and on the Governor's Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice from 1967 until 1971.
In addition to his election positions, Dale Anderson also served as President of the Maryland Association of Counties in 1970 and we a member of the Democratic National Committee from 1970 until 1974.
Era of Corruption
In March 1974, Dale Anderson was convicted in U.S. District Court on several counts, including 32 counts of extortion, tax evasion, and conspiracy. The trial lasted 10 weeks and centered on paybacks from contractors in exchange for contracts for state jobs. Anderson was sentenced to 5 years in prison, but only served a portion of that time.The conviction came during a decade-long era in Maryland politics when several prominent politicians were forced to resign and some served prison sentences. This included former Maryland Governor and Vice President Spiro Agnew
Spiro Agnew
Spiro Theodore Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the United States , serving under President Richard Nixon, and the 55th Governor of Maryland...
, who resigned the Vice Presidency amid allegations of accepting bribes during his tenure as governor, followed later by Maryland Governor Marvin Mandel
Marvin Mandel
Marvin Mandel , a member of the United States Democratic Party, was the 56th Governor of Maryland in the United States from January 7, 1969, to January 17, 1979. He was Maryland's first, and, to date, only Jewish governor.- Early life :...
's imprisonment for mail fraud and racketeering. Other Maryland politicians that were convicted of various crimes were Anne Arundel County Executive Joseph W. Alton
Joseph W. Alton
Joseph W. Alton is an American politician and a Republican who served as the first County Executive of Anne Arundel County, Maryland....
, Baltimore County State's Attorney
Baltimore County State's Attorney
The current Baltimore County, Maryland State's Attorney is Scott D. Shellenberger. Shellenberger took office on January 2, 2007.Shellenberger started his legal career in the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office working as a law clerk while attending the University of Baltimore Law School...
Samuel Green, Baltimore State Senator Clarence Mitchell III, Speaker of the House of Delegates A. Gordon Boone, U.S. Senator Daniel B. Brewster, and State Delegate James A. Scott.
Return to Politics
After serving his prison sentence and remaining out of politics for a while Anderson returned in 1982 when he won election to 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...
from District 8, he was defeated in his bid for renomination as a Democratic in the 1986 primary. While in the House of Delegates he served on the Constitutional and Administration Law Committee from 1983 to 1987, the Maryland Commission on Intergovernmental Cooperation from 1983 until 1985, and the Joint Committee of Federal Relations from 1985 until 1987.
External links
•Maryland Archives - Dale Anderson•http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/1986/results_1986/pahod.html
•http://articles.baltimoresun.com/1996-07-31/news/1996213079_1_dale-anderson-baltimore-county-anderson-popular