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Lisa Gladden
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| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 41st district |
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| In office 2003–2017 |
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| Preceded by | Clarence W. Blount |
| Succeeded by | Nathaniel T. Oaks |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 41st district |
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| In office 1997–2003 |
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| Preceded by | Wendell Phillips |
| Succeeded by | Jill P. Carter |
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Lisa Adrienne Gladden
October 6, 1964 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Lisa Adrienne Gladden, born on October 6, 1964, is an American politician from Maryland. She was a member of the Democratic Party. She used to serve in the Maryland State Senate, which is like a big meeting place where laws are made for the state. She represented District 41 in Baltimore City. She stepped down from her role in 2017 because of a health condition called Multiple Sclerosis.
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Early Life and Education
Lisa Gladden was born in Baltimore, Maryland. She went to college at Duke University. After that, she studied law at the University of Maryland School of Law.
Once she finished her studies, she became a lawyer. She worked in the Office of the Public Defender. This office helps people who cannot afford a lawyer. She was also involved with groups like the American Bar Association. This is a big organization for lawyers.
Serving in the Legislature
Lisa Gladden was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates. This is one part of Maryland's state legislature. She served there from 1999 to 2003. During this time, she was part of the Judiciary Committee. This committee deals with laws about justice and courts. She also led its criminal justice subcommittee.
In 2002, Gladden was elected to the Maryland State Senate. She was re-elected in 2006. She quickly became a leader in the Senate. She achieved the position of Majority Whip. This role helps make sure her political party's members vote together.
She was also the vice-chair of the Judicial Proceedings Committee. This committee also works on laws related to the justice system. She was a member of the Maryland State Commission on Criminal Sentencing Policy. She was also part of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
Key Votes and Actions
During her time in the legislature, Lisa Gladden voted on many important issues:
- In 1999, she voted against changing rules for electricity companies.
- In 2004 and 2007, she voted in favor of allowing slot machines.
- In 2006, she supported the Healthy Air Act. This law aimed to improve air quality.
- In 2007, she voted to stop "ground rents." These were old payments some people had to make on their land.
- She also voted for the Tax Reform Act of 2007.
- In 2009, she sponsored a bill. This bill made certain substances illegal.
Community Involvement
In 2012, Lisa Gladden was chosen to join a special group. This group studied a court ruling about dog owners. It looked at how owners of certain dog breeds, like pit bulls, might be responsible for their dogs' actions. It also looked at landlords who rent to them.
Democratic Party Activist
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Lisa Gladden was very active in the Democratic Party. In 2007, she supported Barack Obama for president. She was chosen to be a delegate for him in Maryland. Delegates are people who represent their state at a big meeting called a national convention.
She campaigned for Obama in several states. She finished first among the female delegates in Maryland. This meant she went to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado. There, she officially supported Barack Obama. She also helped lead the "Baltimore for Obama" campaign.
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