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Diana M. Fennell
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 47A district |
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| Assumed office January 14, 2015 Serving with Jimmy Tarlau and Julian Ivey
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| Preceded by | Michael G. Summers |
| Mayor of Colmar Manor, Maryland | |
| In office 2000–2010 |
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| Preceded by | Michael L. Garrett |
| Succeeded by | Michael E. Hale |
| Member of the Colmar Manor Town Council | |
| In office 1995–2000 |
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| Born | August 6, 1967 Emporia, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jeffrey T. Fennell Sr., |
| Children | Jeffrey Jr. and DeJanee |
| Residences | Colmar Manor, Maryland, U.S. |
Diana M. Fennell (born August 6, 1967) is an American politician. She represents District 47A in the Maryland House of Delegates. This is a part of the state government in Maryland. Before becoming a state delegate, she was the mayor of Colmar Manor, Maryland. She served as mayor from 2000 to 2010. She also worked on the Colmar Manor town council from 1995 to 2000.
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About Diana Fennell
Early Life and Education
Diana Fennell was born on August 6, 1967, in Emporia, Virginia. She went to Greensville County High School there. Later, in 2004, she studied at the Academy for Excellence in Local Governance. This program is at the University of Maryland, College Park School of Public Policy. It helps local leaders learn how to do their jobs better.
Starting in Politics
In the early 1990s, Diana Fennell moved from Washington, D.C. to Colmar Manor, Maryland. In 1994, a neighbor suggested she try to get involved in local government. She decided to run for a spot on the Colmar Manor town council. She won and started her work in 1995.
In 2000, she was elected as the town's mayor. She served as mayor for ten years, until 2010.
Becoming a State Delegate
In 2002, Fennell first tried to become a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state. She ran for District 47 but did not win that time.
In 2014, she ran for the Maryland House of Delegates again. This time, she had support from state senator Victor R. Ramirez. She won the primary election for the Democratic Party. She won alongside Jimmy Tarlau. She beat the person who held the seat before, Michael Summers. In the main election, she received more than half of the votes and won her seat.
Working in the Legislature
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Diana Fennell officially became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 14, 2015. She was assigned to the House Ways and Means Committee. A committee is a small group of lawmakers who focus on specific topics. In her committee, she works on different subcommittees. These include election law, finance resources, and revenues.
She is also a member of other important groups. These include the Prince George's County Delegation, which represents her county. She is also part of the Women Legislators of Maryland. This group supports women in politics. She is also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. This group focuses on issues important to African-American communities.
What She Believes In
Elections
In 2019, Diana Fennell voted for a new law. This law would allow people who develop land to give money to political campaigns in Prince George's County, Maryland. Before this, there was a ban on such contributions.
Minimum Wage
In 2019, Fennell introduced a bill to change the minimum wage. The minimum wage is the lowest amount of money an employer can pay workers. Her bill wanted to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2023. It also aimed to slowly get rid of the "tipped wage" by 2026. A tipped wage is a lower minimum wage for workers who also earn tips.
During discussions, the bill was changed. The date for the full minimum wage increase was moved to 2025. Also, the part that would automatically increase the wage based on the cost of living was removed. The bill passed with these changes. The governor tried to stop it, but the legislature voted to pass it anyway on March 28, 2019. This is called a "gubernatorial veto override."
