Successful Re-Election in 2002

After a successful four years fighting for residents of the 11th District, Bobby ran for re-election to the House of Delegates. Once again, the youth of the area came out in huge numbers, working the campaign streets like seasoned veterans under Campaign Managers Dave Frenkil, Brendan Schreiber, and Sarah David. Bobby's close friend and colleague Mike Finifter had been appointed to serve as Judge on the Circuit Court of Baltimore County, leaving an open seat. A large field of contenders emerged. After a hot summer of door knocking, parades, lawn signs, bumper stickers, street waving, and shaking hands, Bobby emerged victorious in his re-election not only as the top vote-getter in the District, but also top in the State. The campaign boasted not only of the normal campaign events, but also of concerts with Mayor Martin O'Malley, karaoke and pool parties, get-out-the-vote efforts, voter registration, and so on. The campaign was a tremendous success.

The Second Term

Bobby returned to the House of Delegates in 2002 as a veteran in the Judicary Committee. Many Committee members had either lost re-election, moved on to the State Senate, moved to a different legislative Committee, or had taken jobs in the new administration of Governor Bob Ehrlich. When Delegate Ken Montague was appointed Secretary of Juvenile Justice, Bobby was asked to serve as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Juvenile Law, working on the important reform of child welfare in our state. Bobby has tackled that enormous challenge, and in the 2003 and 2004 Sessions, had tremendous legislative success beginning the long-needed reform. In addition, Bobby has achieved success working with his colleagues on local issues including giant steps toward a much-needed Middle School in Owings Mills and development of a library, community college, and technology center in the coming Town Center at the Owings Mills Metro. In addition, Bobby is working very closely with 11th District colleague Dr. Dan Morhaim on the important issue of medical malpractice tort reform. Bobby is committed to sensible legal reform to relieve pressure from our State's healthcare professionals, and continues to work tirelessly for a more sensible legal structure in dealing with medical errors.