Marvin E. Holmes Jr. facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Marvin E. Holmes Jr.
Holmes in 2007
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 23B district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 8, 2003 Serving with Joseph F. Vallario Jr. and Ron Watson
Preceded by	Joan Breslin Pitkin
Constituency	Prince George's County, Maryland
Personal details
Born	Marvin Earl Holmes Jr. (1948-11-27) November 27, 1948 (age 76) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Maggie L. Holmes
Residences	Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
Occupation	Real estate agent

Marvin Earl Holmes Jr. (born November 27, 1948) is an American politician. He is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, which is part of the state's government. He represents District 23B in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Early Life and Career

Marvin Holmes Jr. was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 28, 1948. He went to Max S. Hayes Vocational School and later studied engineering at Tuskegee University.

Holmes served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1970 to 1974. During his time there, he received special awards like the Commendation Medal. He was also part of the presidential honor guard and helped with search and rescue missions from the air. Besides being a politician, Holmes has worked as a real estate agent for more than 25 years.

Serving in the Legislature

Holmes in the Environment and Transportation Committee, 2024

Marvin Holmes Jr. officially became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 8, 2003. The House of Delegates is where state laws are discussed and voted on.

In July 2024, Holmes ran in a special election for a seat on the Prince George's County council. He was not chosen in the primary election held on August 6, 2024.

Working on Committees

As a delegate, Holmes works on different committees. These groups focus on specific topics and help create new laws.

• He is the Vice-Chair of the Rules and Executive Nominations Committee (since 2020). This committee helps set the rules for how the House works.
• He is a member of the Environment and Transportation Committee (since 2015). He also leads the housing and real property subcommittee within this group.
• He is part of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review (since 2015).
• He was a Deputy Majority Whip from 2006 to 2010. This role helps make sure party members vote together on important issues.
• He was the House Chair for the Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics from 2015 to 2017. This committee deals with rules for how politicians should act.

Other Groups He Belongs To

Holmes is also a member of several other important groups:

• He is the 2nd Vice-Chair of the Prince George's County Delegation. This group represents the county's interests in the state legislature.
• He is a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (since 2003). This group works on issues important to African American communities.
• He belongs to the Maryland Green Caucus (since 2003), which focuses on environmental issues.
• He is a member of the Maryland Veterans Caucus (since 2005), supporting veterans' issues.
• He was the Chair of the Democratic Party Caucus from 2011 to 2015.

What He Believes In

Housing Issues

Marvin Holmes Jr. is very interested in housing. He is known as a "housing guru" in the Maryland General Assembly.

• In 2022, a law he helped create passed. This law requires places like condominiums and homeowner associations to check their finances regularly. This helps make sure there's enough money for future repairs and maintenance.
• He believes these checks are important to prevent homeowners from suddenly getting huge bills for repairs.
• He has also helped write similar laws for Prince George's County and Montgomery County.
• In 2024, he supported a bill that would give renters the first chance to buy their home if the owner decides to sell it.
• He plans to introduce new laws in 2025 to help people living in common ownership communities. This includes creating a statewide group to oversee these communities and setting rules for property managers.

Social Issues

• In 2012, Holmes voted against a law that would allow more gambling in Maryland.
• In 2019, he introduced a law to lower the acceptable level of lead in children's blood. This law helps protect children from lead poisoning and was signed into law by the Governor.

Taxes

• In 2012, Holmes voted for a law to increase the state's fuel tax. This money helps pay for roads and transportation projects.