Elizabeth Gwendolyn Proctor (born September 15, 1940) is an American politician who represented district 27A in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Elizabeth G. (Susie) Proctor | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 27A district | |
| In office October 30, 2015 – January 11, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | James E. Proctor Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Harris |
| Constituency | Charles County and Prince George's County |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 15, 1940 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children | Two children, three grandchildren |
| Residence(s) | Accokeek, Maryland, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Bowie State College |
| Occupation | Educator |
Background
editProctor's professional career was in education. She graduated from Frederick Douglass High School in Upper Marlboro and later attended Bowie State University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in education in 1962 and then a master's degree in special education in 1973.[2] She worked as a special education teacher in the public schools of Prince George's County from 1962 to 1977. She also served as the head of the legislative committee of the Prince George's County Teacher's Association in 1999. The Proctors have two children; three grandchildren.[3]
In the Legislature
editProctor was appointed by Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on October 9, 2015, to fill the seat in the Maryland House of Delegates left vacant by her husband's death.[4][5] She was sworn in on October 30, 2015.[3][6]
Committee assignments
edit- Member, Appropriations Committee, 2019–2023 (health & social services subcommittee, 2019; chair, oversight committee on pensions, 2021–2023,member, 2019–2023; capital budget subcommittee, 2020-; vice-chair, public safety & administration subcommittee, 2020–2023; chair, oversight committee on pensions, 2021–2023,member, 2019–2023)
- Joint Committee on the Management of Public Funds, 2019–2023
- Joint Audit and Evaluation Committee, 2021–2023
- Member, Judiciary Committee, 2015–2018 (juvenile law subcommittee, 2016–2018)
Other memberships
edit- Member, Law Enforcement Committee, Prince George's County Delegation, 2017–2023
- Member, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, 2015–2023
- Member, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2015–2023
- Member, Fire/EMS Caucus, 2017–2023
- Member, Maryland Veterans Caucus, 2017–2023
Political positions
editEducation
editProctor supports raising teacher wages and building new schools in Charles County. Like her husband, she supports proposals to build a recreation center in the southern part of Prince George's County.[2]
In 2022, Proctor opposed legislation to break up the College of Southern Maryland to create a new Charles County Community College.[7]
Social issues
editIn January 2019, Proctor voted in favor of legislation to lift a ban on developer contributions to candidates running in county executive and county council races in Prince George's County.[8] She also voted in favor of legislation that would provide palliative care to terminally ill adults, which passed the House of Delegates by a vote of 74-66.[9]
Electoral history
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susie Proctor | 3,971 | 55.4 | |
| Democratic | Lynn Jackson | 1,408 | 19.6 | |
| Democratic | Joe Spears, Jr. | 1,302 | 18.2 | |
| Democratic | Ronald McDaniel, Jr. | 487 | 6.8 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susie Proctor | 17,534 | 98.2 | |
| Write-In | 322 | 1.8 | ||
References
edit- ^ Hernández, Arelis (September 11, 2015). "Del. James Proctor, Maryland lawmaker, dies at 79". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ a b Lagasse, Paul (February 9, 2018). "Proctor files for reelection as District 27A delegate". Maryland Independent. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ a b "Elizabeth G. (Susie) Proctor, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ Hernández, Arelis (October 8, 2015). "Elizabeth Proctor, Carlo Sanchez tapped to fill Maryland delegate seats". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ "Hogan appoints Proctor, Sanchez to House of Delegates". The Enquirer-Gazette. 15 October 2015.
- ^ Wiggins, Ovetta (October 30, 2015). "Two Maryland delegates from Prince George's sworn in today". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (February 2, 2022). "Senator Stands Alone in Fight Over Regional Community College". Maryland Matters. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ Kurtz, Josh (January 25, 2019). "Bill on Prince George's Developer Contributions Advances". Maryland Matters. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ Madden, Marty (March 8, 2019). "Majority of region's delegates oppose suicide bill". TheBayNet.com. Retrieved June 2, 2022.
- ^ "Official 2018 Gubernatorial Primary Election results for Legislative District 27A". Maryland State Board of Elections.
- ^ "Official 2018 Gubernatorial General Election results for Legislative District 27A". Maryland State Board of Elections.