Keith E. Haynes facts for kids
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Keith E. Haynes
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 44A district |
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| In office January 8, 2003 – July 15, 2021 |
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| Succeeded by | Roxane L. Prettyman |
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| Born | February 15, 1963 Shelby, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residences | Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Keith E. Haynes was born on February 15, 1963. He is a former American politician and a lawyer. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make laws and serve their community. A lawyer helps people with legal questions and problems.
Mr. Haynes was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002. He was re-elected in 2006. He represented District 44A, which is in Baltimore, Maryland. As a lawyer, he worked for a law firm. He helped people with cases about product safety and other civil lawsuits. In June 2021, Mr. Haynes announced he was retiring from his role in the Maryland government.
Early Life and Education
Keith E. Haynes was born in Shelby, North Carolina. He went to North Carolina State University. There, he earned a degree in political science. This means he studied how governments work.
Later, he attended North Carolina Central University. He earned a Master's degree in Public Administration. This degree helps people learn how to manage public services. He then studied law at the University of Baltimore School of Law. He earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. This is the degree you need to become a lawyer.
Mr. Haynes is a member of the Maryland Bar and the District of Columbia Bar. This means he is officially allowed to practice law in those places. He can also practice law in higher courts, including the United States Supreme Court.
Working in Government
Delegate Haynes was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. He served from January 8, 2003, until December 2021. The House of Delegates is part of Maryland's state government. It is where new laws are discussed and voted on.
In 2006, he was chosen to be a Deputy Majority Whip. This role helps make sure that members of his political party vote together. He was also a member of the House Appropriations Committee. This committee decides how the state's money will be spent. He was the Vice-Chair of the Health and Human Resources Subcommittee. This group focused on health and social services.
Mr. Haynes also served on other important committees. These included the Capital Budget Subcommittee. This group looked at money for big state projects. He also worked on committees related to pensions and juvenile services. He was the Vice Chairman of the Baltimore City Delegation. This group represents Baltimore in the state government. He was also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. This group works on issues important to African American communities.
