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Charlotte Crutchfield
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 19th district |
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| Assumed office January 9, 2019 Serving with Bonnie Cullison and Vaughn Stewart
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| Preceded by | Benjamin F. Kramer |
| Constituency | Montgomery County, Maryland |
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| Born | December 8, 1963 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Silver Spring, Maryland |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Charlotte Crutchfield (born December 8, 1963) is an American politician from Maryland. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Currently, she represents District 19 in Montgomery County as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
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Early Life and Career of Charlotte Crutchfield
Charlotte Crutchfield was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 8, 1963. She went to Howard University and earned a degree in economics in 1986. Later, she studied law at the Boston College School of Law, finishing in 1989.
After law school, she worked as an assistant state's attorney for Montgomery County from 1991 to 1992. This means she helped the government in legal cases. From 1996 to 2002, she was a lawyer for Gulfstream Aerospace, a company that makes airplanes. Today, she works as a lawyer specializing in employment law. This type of law deals with rules for workers and employers.
Charlotte Crutchfield's First Political Campaigns
Charlotte Crutchfield first tried to become a member of the House of Delegates in 2014. She came in fourth place in that election. She was very interested in running again in 2018. She officially entered the race on January 10, 2018. In the Democratic primary election, she finished second, which helped her move forward to the main election.
Charlotte Crutchfield in the Maryland Legislature
Charlotte Crutchfield officially became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 9, 2019. The House of Delegates is part of Maryland's state government. It is where new laws are discussed and voted on.
When she joined, she made history. Along with Jheanelle Wilkins and Pamela Queen, she was one of the first Black women to be elected from Montgomery County to the House of Delegates.
Advocacy and Important Actions
On May 20, 2020, Delegate Crutchfield wrote a letter to Governor Larry Hogan. She asked him to consider releasing Eraina Pretty, a woman who had been in prison for a very long time. Ms. Pretty had become sick with COVID-19. Crutchfield argued that Ms. Pretty was not a danger to society. A judge in Baltimore later agreed, and Ms. Pretty was released on December 14, 2020.
What Committees Does Charlotte Crutchfield Serve On?
In the legislature, members work in different groups called committees. These committees focus on specific topics. Charlotte Crutchfield is a member of the Judiciary Committee since 2019. This committee deals with laws about courts and justice.
- She worked on the family law and public safety subcommittees from 2019 to 2020.
- In 2020, she was the chair of the juvenile law subcommittee. This group focuses on laws affecting young people.
- Since 2021, she has been a member of the civil law and procedure subcommittee.
- Also since 2021, she has been the chair of the family and juvenile law subcommittee.
Other Groups Charlotte Crutchfield Belongs To
Besides committees, Delegate Crutchfield is also part of several other important groups:
- Secretary, Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland, since 2019. This group supports Black legislators and their communities.
- Member, Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus, since 2019. This group focuses on transportation issues.
- Member, Maryland Veterans Caucus, since 2019. This group supports military veterans.
- Member, Women Legislators of Maryland, since 2019. This group brings together women in the legislature.
- Member, Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, since 2021. This group supports Latino legislators and their communities.
Charlotte Crutchfield's Personal Life
Charlotte Crutchfield is a military widow, meaning her husband served in the military and passed away. She has two children. She lives in Silver Spring, Maryland.
