Galen R. Clagett has spent years
working as county commissioner, educator, and businessman in his
native Frederick County. Now, as a
member of the Maryland House of Delegates, he brings experience in
both the public and private sectors as well as a native’s knowledge
of District 3A to benefit his constituents.
Born in Brunswick, Maryland, in 1942, Galen decided early to enter
politics as a way of helping improve the lives of people and their
communities. He achieved the first step of his goal at the age
of 36 when he was elected to the Board of Frederick County Commissioners
in 1978. He won a second term four years later and, as the highest
vote-getter, served as the Board’s president. In the fall of
2002, Galen won election to the Maryland House of Delegates and has
now completed the first legislative session of his four year term.
Galen counts among his accomplishments as a county
commissioner the economic development programs that attracted 7,000
new jobs
and $150
million in new or expanded industry to Frederick County. He helped
promote tourism into a multi-million dollar business in Frederick.
And, by expanding the county’s revenue base, he held the
line on taxes. Galen Clagett’s record as a county commissioner
also includes |
significant gains
in education funding and $79 million in capital improvement
for new schools, roads, libraries, senior facilities, and a detention
center. Galen resolved 900 constituent
cases between 1978 and 1986 and oversaw a major reorganization of
the county government for more efficient operation. His successful
efforts
to control costs while providing services demonstrate his belief
that fiscal and social responsibility are not mutually exclusive.
As a freshman legislator in the House of Delegates, Galen has worked
diligently to gain support for the issues that affect his constituents
in Frederick City and County. Working cooperatively with the other
members of the General Assembly, Galen sought to balance the state
budget while preserving funding for public education and Frederick
County transportation projects. In addition, he has been appointed
to the Joint Legislative Commission on Interstate Transportation
as well as the Advisory Committee on the Management and Protection
of
the State’s Water Resources. |
