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David C. Harrington
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| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 47th district |
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| In office 2008–2011 |
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| Preceded by | Gwendolyn T. Britt |
| Succeeded by | Victor R. Ramirez |
| Prince George's County Council 5th District | |
| In office 2002–2008 |
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| Succeeded by | Andrea Harrison |
| Mayor, Bladensburg, Maryland | |
| In office 1995–2002 |
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| Born | July 31, 1954 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | September 20, 2022 (aged 68) Cheverly, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Cheryl Harrington |
| Children | 2 |
| Residences | Cheverly, Maryland, U.S. |
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David C. Harrington (born July 31, 1954 – died September 20, 2022) was an American politician from Maryland. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Mr. Harrington served as a member of the Maryland State Senate. From 2008 until his death in 2022, he led the Prince George's Chamber of Commerce as its president and CEO. He also worked as a Senior Policy Advisor for Common Health Action.
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Who Was David C. Harrington?
David C. Harrington was a dedicated public servant. He held several important roles in his career. He worked to improve his community and state. He was known for his leadership and commitment.
His Early Life and Education
David C. Harrington was born in New York City, New York, on July 31, 1954. He studied political science at Howard University, where he earned a bachelor's degree. Later, he received a master's degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
Becoming a Local Leader
Mr. Harrington started his political career in local government.
- From 1995 to 2002, he served as the Mayor of Bladensburg, Maryland.
- He also led the Maryland Municipal League as its president from 2001 to 2002. This group helps cities and towns across Maryland.
- In 2002, he was elected to represent District 5 on the Prince George's County Council. This council makes decisions for the county.
- In December 2007, his fellow council members chose him to be the Council Chair.
David Harrington also shared his knowledge with others. He worked as a senior fellow and faculty member at the James MacGregor Burns Academy of Leadership at the University of Maryland.
Serving in the State Senate
In 2008, David Harrington was chosen to join the Maryland State Senate. He filled a spot that became open after another senator passed away. While in the Senate, he was part of the Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee. This committee works on laws about schools, health, and the environment. He was also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
Mr. Harrington ran for reelection to the state senate in 2010. However, he was not reelected at that time.
His Family
David Harrington was married to Cheryl Harrington. She owns a business called Shortcake Bakery. They had two sons. His oldest son, Stephen, went to Morehouse College and Brown University Graduate School. His younger son, Christopher, is an alumnus of Dickinson College. Christopher also earned an MBA from the Smith School at the University of Maryland.
David C. Harrington passed away on September 20, 2022.
