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Julian Ivey
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 47A district |
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| Assumed office January 19, 2019 Serving with Diana M. Fennell
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| Preceded by | Jimmy Tarlau |
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Robert Julian Ivey
August 3, 1995 Prince George's County, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Residences | Cheverly, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BA) |
Robert Julian Ivey (born August 3, 1995) is an American politician. He serves as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. This is a part of the Maryland state government. He represents District 47A in Prince George's County.
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About Julian Ivey's Early Life and School
Julian Ivey was born in Prince George's County, Maryland, in 1995. His parents are Glenn Ivey and Jolene Ivey. Both of his parents are also involved in politics. His father is currently a member of Congress. His mother serves on the Prince George's County Council.
When he was in sixth grade, Julian Ivey acted in a big Broadway show. He played young Simba in The Lion King. He sang and danced in the show.
He finished high school at Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Maryland) in 2013. In 2018, he earned a degree in political science from the University of Maryland, College Park. While in college, he was part of the campus' NAACP group. He also helped lead protests about campus police and fairness.
Julian Ivey's Career in Public Service
Starting in Politics
During the 2016 presidential election, Julian Ivey was chosen as a delegate for Bernie Sanders. A delegate is someone who represents their area at a big political meeting. He attended the 2016 Democratic National Convention. After Hillary Clinton became the main candidate, he supported her.
In May 2017, Julian Ivey was elected to the town council in Cheverly, Maryland. A town council helps make decisions for a local town. In his first year, he helped pass a law to make Cheverly a "sanctuary city." This means the town has rules to protect immigrants.
Running for State Delegate
In 2018, Ivey decided to run for the Maryland House of Delegates. He challenged the person already holding the seat, Jimmy Tarlau. During the primary election, which is a first round of voting, he got support from several important people and groups.
He won the Democratic primary election in June 2018. He came in second place behind Diana M. Fennell. He then ran unopposed, meaning no one ran against him, in the final election.
Leadership Roles
In January 2020, Julian Ivey was chosen as the vice chair of the Prince George's County Delegation. This group represents Prince George's County in the state government.
In January 2023, the Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, Adrienne A. Jones, gave him new roles. He became the Deputy Majority Whip. This role helps make sure members of his political party vote together. He also became Vice-Chair of a special committee that handles money matters.
Julian Ivey also helped his father, Glenn Ivey, with his election campaign in 2022. His father successfully ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.
Julian Ivey in the Maryland Legislature
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Julian Ivey officially started his job in the Maryland House of Delegates on January 9, 2019. He was assigned to the House Ways and Means Committee. This committee deals with taxes and money. He also serves on smaller groups within that committee.
He is also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. This group works on issues important to African American communities. Many people describe Julian Ivey as a "progressive" politician. This means he often supports new ideas and social changes.
Julian Ivey's Political Ideas
Education
In 2021, Julian Ivey suggested a new law about the Prince George's County Board of Education. He wanted to change how some members of the board were chosen. However, the bill did not get enough votes to become a law.
Elections
During the 2021 legislative session, Ivey introduced a bill about voting. This law would have automatically sent mail-in ballots to all registered voters. This would make it easier for people to vote by mail.
Taxes
In 2022, Julian Ivey proposed a law to help people with diabetes. This law would remove the sales tax from products needed for diabetic care. This means these items would be cheaper for people to buy. This bill passed and became a law on April 1, 2022.
