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Guy Guzzone

Guy Guzzone

Dem

State Senator · Senate District 13

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Biography

Senator Guy Guzzone represents District 13 in Maryland, primarily in Howard County. He has served in the Maryland State Senate since 2015, currently as Chair of the Budget and Taxation Committee and Chair of its Health and Human Services Subcommittee. Notable achievements include advocating for education funding , fiscal responsibility with balanced budgets and AAA bond ratings, economic growth, public safety, and environmental protection. He previously served as Senate Majority Leader , Majority Whip , and Democratic Leader .

Education and Political Experience

  • Education: Born in Baltimore; graduated from Parkville High School; earned a bachelor's degree in economics and government/politics and a master's in public management from the University of Maryland, College Park. Eagle Scout.
  • Early Career: College intern for U.S. Rep. Bill Nelson; special assistant to Howard County Councilmember Shane Pendergrass ; Chair, Kings Contrivance Village Board ; State Director, Maryland Sierra Club .
  • Elected Service:
    • Howard County Council .
    • Maryland House of Delegates , including Deputy Majority Whip and House Chair, Howard County Delegation.
    • Maryland State Senate .
  • Key Appointments: Chair, Howard County Delegation ; Delegate to Democratic National Conventions ; various caucuses .

Committees

8 assignments
Budget and Taxation chair
Executive Nominations member
Federal Action Oversight member
Legislative Policy member
Rules member
Special Joint Committee on Pensions member
Spending Affordability member
Transportation Revenue and Infrastructure Needs Commission member

At a glance

Office
State Senator
District
Senate District 13
Born
March 27, 1964 (62 years old)
Mailing
Room 3 West, Miller Senate Office Building 11 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401