Thomas E. Hutchins
Encyclopedia
Thomas E. Hutchins born in Baltimore, MD, was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 28, which covers a portion of Charles County, Maryland
, prior to being selected to be the Secretary of Maryland State Police.
in Towson, Maryland
. After serving in the United States Army
for two years, Hutchins went to Charles County Community College, where he received his Associate's Degree in 1975. In 1981, he graduated from the University of Maryland University College
, where he received his Bachelor's degree in law enforcement. In 1990 he graduated from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. Finally, he returned to college and received his M.G.A. in state & local government in 1997.
In 2003, Delegate Hutchins resigned to accept an appointment as Secretary of Veterans Affairs by Governor Robert Ehrlich
. He served in this position for less than a year when he was appointed as the Secretary of the Maryland State Police, also by Governor Erhlich. He replaced Ed Norris
, who resigned after a criminal indictment. Ed Norris is also the former Baltimore City Chief of Police appointed by then Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley
.
In 2007, newly elected Governor Martin O'Malley fired Hutchins and replaced him with Baltimore County Police Chief Terrence B. Sheridan. O'Malley was criticized be Maryland State Senate President
Thomas V. Mike Miller for removing Hutchins, who was the last appointed cabinet member remaining from the Ehrlich administration and the last member of the cabinet from Southern Maryland.
Charles County, Maryland
Charles County is a county in the south central portion of the U.S. state of Maryland.As of 2010, the population was 146,551. Its county seat is La Plata. This county was named for Charles Calvert , third Baron Baltimore....
, prior to being selected to be the Secretary of Maryland State Police.
Education
Delegate Hutchins attended Calvert Hall College High SchoolCalvert Hall College High School
Calvert Hall College High School is a Catholic college preparatory high school for boys located in Towson, Maryland, United States...
in Towson, Maryland
Towson, Maryland
Towson is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 55,197 at the 2010 census...
. After serving in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
for two years, Hutchins went to Charles County Community College, where he received his Associate's Degree in 1975. In 1981, he graduated from the University of Maryland University College
University of Maryland University College
The University of Maryland University College is located in the unincorporated community of Adelphi in Prince George's County, Maryland in the United States. Serving over 90,000 students worldwide, UMUC is the largest 4-year public university in Maryland and one of the largest distance learning...
, where he received his Bachelor's degree in law enforcement. In 1990 he graduated from the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. Finally, he returned to college and received his M.G.A. in state & local government in 1997.
Career
After serving in the military, Delegate Hutchins was a Maryland State Police Trooper. Once elected to office, he served on the Judiciary Committee, in addition to the gaming law & regulation, and criminal justice subcommittees, to name a few.In 2003, Delegate Hutchins resigned to accept an appointment as Secretary of Veterans Affairs by Governor Robert Ehrlich
Robert Ehrlich
Robert Leroy "Bob" Ehrlich, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 60th Governor of Maryland from 2003 to 2007. A Republican, he became governor after defeating Democratic opponent Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, a member of the Kennedy family, 51% to 48% in the 2002 elections...
. He served in this position for less than a year when he was appointed as the Secretary of the Maryland State Police, also by Governor Erhlich. He replaced Ed Norris
Ed Norris
Edward T. Norris is an American radio host and former law enforcement officer in Maryland. His talk show, the Ed Norris Show, airs on WJZ-FM in Baltimore, Maryland. Norris, a 20-year veteran of the New York Police Department, served as police commissioner for Baltimore from 2000 to late 2002...
, who resigned after a criminal indictment. Ed Norris is also the former Baltimore City Chief of Police appointed by then Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley
Martin O'Malley
Martin Joseph O'Malley is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as the 61st Governor of Maryland. Previously, he served as the mayor of Baltimore from 1999 to 2007. He is currently the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association.-Early life, education and career:O'Malley...
.
In 2007, newly elected Governor Martin O'Malley fired Hutchins and replaced him with Baltimore County Police Chief Terrence B. Sheridan. O'Malley was criticized be Maryland State Senate President
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...
Thomas V. Mike Miller for removing Hutchins, who was the last appointed cabinet member remaining from the Ehrlich administration and the last member of the cabinet from Southern Maryland.
Election results
- 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 28
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Thomas E. Hutchins, Rep. 19,037 20.3% Won Sally Jameson, Dem. 18,476 19.7% Won Van T. Mitchell, Dem. 18,238 19.5% Won Jim Jarboe, Dem. 16,577 17.7% Lost James Crawford, Rep. 12,109 12.9% Lost Robert Boudreaux, Rep. 9,289 9.9% Lost
- Voters to choose three:
- 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 28
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Thomas E. Hutchins, Rep. 18,012 23% Won Van T. Mitchell, Dem. 17,835 23% Won Samuel C. Linton, Dem. 17,268 22% Won James Crawford, Rep. 12,780 16% Lost Michael D. Hathaway, Rep. 11,756 15% Lost George C. Vann, Rep. 1,333 2% Lost
- Voters to choose three:
- 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 28
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- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Van T. Mitchell, Dem. 12,289 18% Won Samuel C. Linton, Dem. 11,993 17% Won Thomas E. Hutchins, Rep. 11,507 17% Won Gerald Schuster, Rep. 11,416 17% Lost Ruth Ann Hall, Dem. 11,176 16% Lost Adam M. O'Kelley, Dem. 10,295 15% Lost
- Voters to choose three: