Tony McConkey
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| Anthony McConkey | |
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| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Janet Greenip |
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| Born | November 21, 1963 Cheverly, Maryland |
| Political party | Republican |
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[edit] Background
Tony McConkey was first elected into the Maryland House of Delegates in 2003, taking the seat of former Delegate Janet Greenip, who ran for a State Senate seat. McConkey serves in District 33A, which is located in Anne Arundel County Maryland. He won reelection in 2006[1]. He serves along with fellow Republican James King.
[edit] Education
McConkey graduated in 1986 with two undergraduate degrees. he received his B.A. Degree in government and politics and his B.S. in business management from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1986. He later returned to the University of Maryland School of Law and received his J.D. 1990.
[edit] Career
In addition to serving as a delegate, McDonkey is also a real estate broker and property manager for Aegis Management.
As a member of the Republican Party in the Maryland House of Delegates, he serves as Deputy Minority Whip. He is a member of the Judiciary Committee.
McConkey fought in March of 2007 to allow for an elected school board in Anne Arundel County. However, a bill was passed that allowed the Governor to select the members from a list. McConkey and Warren Miller were the only dissenting votes.[2]
Another issue that McConkey advocates is limiting priviledges for illegal immigrants. He co-sponsored a bill in the House, similar to the one submitted by State Senator Greenip that would require driver's license applicants to prove they are citizens of the United States.[3] Currently, Maryland is one of several states that do not demand proof of citizenship to obtain a driver's license.[4] This has made Maryland a haven for illegal immigrants who can take advantage of this situation.
[edit] Real Estate Scandals and Disbarment
McConkey has been involved in several real estate transactions that have led to legal charges, sanctions or out-of-court settlements. In 1995, McConkey was disbarred and had his real estate license temporarily suspended as the result of a fradulent land deal. In 2008, he reached a confidential settlement with a Crofton couple regarding the transfer of their house deed. As of Spring 2008, he is currently the focus of a civil lawsuit alleging 'foreclosure rescue fraud'. [2]
[edit] Legislative notes
- voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[3]
- voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[4]
- voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)[5]
- voted against slots in 2005 (HB1361)[6]
[edit] Election results
- 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 33rd District, Division A[5]
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Name Votes Percent Outcome James King Rep. 18,542 29.0% Won Tony McConkey, Rep. 16,655 26.0% Won Patricia Weathersbee, Dem. 15,226 23.8% Lost Paul G. Rudolph, Dem. 13,461 21.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 73 0.1%
- 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 33rd District, Division A[6]
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Name Votes Percent Outcome Tony McConkey Rep. 16,157 26.3% Won David Boschert, Rep. 20,279 33.0% Won Steve Rizzi, Dem. 10,939 17.8% Lost Jim Snider, Dem. 11,427 18.6% Lost Michael Anthony Lagana, Unaffiliated 2,622 4.3% Lost Other Write-In's 31 0.1%
- 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 30th District[7]
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Name Votes Percent Outcome Michael E. Busch Dem. 24,075 21% Won Virginia P. Clagett, Dem. 24,036 21% Won Richard D'Amato, Dem. 20,223 18% Won Phillip D. Bissett, Rep. 18,690 16% Lost Anthony McConkey, Rep. 12,353 11% Lost Edward J. Turner, Rep. 14,119 12% Lost
- 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 22A[8]
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Name Votes Percent Outcome Anne Healey Dem. 8,475 31% Won Richard A. Palumbo, Dem. 9,246 34% Won Anthony McConkey, Rep. 5,584 20% Lost Keith L. Poptanich, Rep. 3,989 15% Lost
[edit] References and notes
- ^ Maryland State Board of Elections
- ^ Story expired! (HometownAnnapolis.com)
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- ^ House of Delegates Results. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Aug. 11, 2007
- ^ House of Delegates Results. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 23, 2007
- ^ House of Delegates Results. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 23, 2007
- ^ House of Delegates Results. Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 23, 2007
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