Alfred C. Carr Jr. facts for kids
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Alfred C. Carr Jr.
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 18th district |
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| In office December 20, 2007 – January 11, 2023 Serving with Emily Shetty and Jared Solomon
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| Preceded by | Jane Lawton |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Kaufman |
| Constituency | Montgomery County |
| Member of the Kensington Town Council | |
| In office 2002–2007 |
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| Born | November 2, 1965 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Barrie L. Carr |
| Children | Miles, Toby and Oliver |
| Residences | Kensington, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | telecommunications businessman |
Alfred Clinton Carr Jr. (born November 2, 1965) is an American politician. He served the state of Maryland for many years. Mr. Carr is a member of the Democratic Party. He was a representative in the Maryland House of Delegates. He represented District 18 in Montgomery County.
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About Alfred Carr
Alfred Carr was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 2, 1965. He has a very interesting family history. One of his ancestors, many generations ago, was Martha Jefferson Carr. She was the sister of Thomas Jefferson, who was a U.S. President! He is also related to Judath Barnett, a free woman of color.
Alfred Carr went to the University of Rochester. He earned a degree in electrical engineering in 1988. He also studied local government at the University of Maryland.
What He Did in Government
Alfred Carr was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for many years. He served from December 20, 2007, to January 11, 2023. The House of Delegates is like one part of Maryland's state government. Its job is to make laws for the state.
Working on Committees
Mr. Carr worked on important groups called committees.
- He was on the House Environment and Transportation Committee. This group helps make rules about protecting nature and how people travel.
- He was also the leader of the Joint Committee on Federal Relations. This committee helps Maryland work well with the United States government.
- He was part of the Montgomery County Delegation. This group focuses on issues important to Montgomery County.
- Mr. Carr was also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. This group works on issues important to African American communities in Maryland.
Making New Laws
During his first year, two laws he suggested were passed. These laws were signed by the governor. He worked to create laws that help solve problems in a good way. He helped pass laws about:
- Education (schools and learning)
- Environmental protection (keeping our planet healthy)
- Clean energy (power that doesn't harm the environment)
- Economic development (helping businesses grow)
- Consumer protection (keeping people safe when they buy things)
- Transportation (how people get around)
- Open government (making government fair and clear)
- Public safety (keeping communities safe)
- Affordable housing (making sure people can find homes they can afford)
- Historic preservation (protecting old buildings and places)
Many groups supported Alfred Carr. These included groups that protect the environment. Also, groups that protect consumers and teachers, police, and firefighters in Montgomery County supported him.
Running for County Council
In 2022, Alfred Carr decided not to run again for the Maryland House of Delegates. Instead, he wanted to run for the Montgomery County Council. The County Council makes decisions for Montgomery County. He ran in the Democratic primary election. But he was not chosen by the voters to move on. Kate Stewart, who was the mayor of Takoma Park, won that election.
