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Tony Bridges
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 41st district |
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| In office January 9, 2019 – May 15, 2023 |
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| Preceded by | Angela Gibson |
| Succeeded by | Malcolm Ruff |
| Constituency | Baltimore City |
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Deoleous Antonio Bridges II
January 21, 1977 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Two children |
| Residence | Baltimore, Maryland |
| Education | Baltimore Polytechnic Institute |
| Alma mater | Frostburg State University, B.S. (mass communications), 2000; Towson University, certificate in communications and strategic public relations, 2002 |
D. Antonio Bridges II (born January 21, 1977) is an American politician. He currently serves as the Assistant Secretary for the Maryland Department of Transportation. He started this role in 2023.
Before this, Mr. Bridges was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates. He represented District 41 in west Baltimore City from 2019 to 2023. The House of Delegates is where state laws are discussed and made.
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Early Life and Education
Antonio Bridges was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on January 21, 1977. He went to the Baltimore Polytechnic Institute for high school.
He continued his education at Frostburg State University. There, he earned a degree in mass communications in 2000. Later, he studied at Towson University. In 2002, he received a certificate in communications and public relations.
Public Service Career
After finishing college, Mr. Bridges began working in public service. He worked for the Mayor's Office of Neighborhoods and Constituent Services in Baltimore City. This office helps people in different neighborhoods. He eventually became the Executive Director in 2007.
Later, he served as the Chief of Staff for the Governor's Office of Community Initiatives until 2013. He also worked as a senior advisor for the Maryland Department of Transportation. This department helps manage roads, public transit, and other ways people travel. He was also the Chief of Staff for the Maryland Transit Administration. In 2017, a community group called Park Heights Renaissance named him their Director of Human Services and Operations.
Serving in the Legislature
Antonio Bridges became a member of the Maryland House of Delegates on January 9, 2019. In this role, he helped make decisions about state laws and policies.
Important Committees and Groups
While in the House of Delegates, Mr. Bridges was part of several important groups. These groups helped him focus on different areas of state government.
- Appropriations Committee: From 2019 to 2023, he was on this committee. It deals with how the state spends its money. He worked on subcommittees for transportation, the environment, education, and economic development. He also helped oversee pensions.
- Study Group on Economic Stability: He was part of this group from 2019 to 2023. It looked at ways to keep the state's economy strong.
- Environment and Transportation Committee: In 2019, he was on this committee. It focused on issues related to the environment and how people travel.
Other Memberships
Mr. Bridges was also a member of other important groups:
- Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland: This group works on issues important to African American communities in Maryland. He was a member from 2019 to 2023.
- Maryland Legislative Transit Caucus: This group focuses on public transportation issues. He was a member from 2019 to 2023.
