Larry Young (politician) facts for kids
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Larry Young
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Young in 2017
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| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 44th district |
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| In office 1988–1998 |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 38th district |
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| In office 1975–1988 |
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| Born | November 25, 1949 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Larry Young was born on November 25, 1949, in Baltimore, Maryland. He grew up in Baltimore and went to public schools there. He became a well-known politician in Maryland.
Larry Young served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1988 to 1998. He represented the 44th district of Baltimore. Before that, he was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
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Serving in the Legislature
Larry Young began his political career in the Maryland House of Delegates. He served there from 1975 to 1988. He represented District 38 in Baltimore City.
Important Roles in the House
While in the House of Delegates, Young held important leadership positions. From 1983 to 1987, he was the Chair of the Environmental Matters Committee. This committee worked on laws about the environment. He also led the Baltimore City Delegation from 1987 to 1988. This group represented Baltimore's interests.
Joining the Maryland Senate
In 1988, Larry Young became a member of the Maryland Senate. He represented different districts in Baltimore City. He served on the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee from 1988 to 1990. After that, he joined the Senate Finance Committee from 1990 to 1998. This committee handles money matters for the state.
Working with the Black Caucus
In June 1988, Young wanted to lead the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. This group is made up of African-American lawmakers in Maryland. The caucus chose Curt Anderson as their leader instead of Young.
Leaving the Senate
In 1998, Larry Young left the Maryland Senate. This happened because of concerns about his private business. The Senate found that he used his position to help his company. He was later cleared of criminal charges related to these issues.
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Larry Young in 2017
