Campaign Issues

2) Lower the cost of energy -

i. BGE 72% increase - I pledge to do everything in my power to drive down the cost of gas and electricity. The 72% increase in BG&E and the record gas prices will be devastating on many Marylanders, especially the seniors and others on fixed incomes. Many seniors will have to skip meals, medicines and other essentials in an effort to keep the lights on. The increase will also hurt our economy by making citizens cut back on discretionary spending.

1. Re-regulate parts or all of the electric industry.
The promise of deregulation has not materialized for the citizens of Maryland, only BGE. There is no competition for Marylanders to choose from. Deregulation + No Competition = a blank check for BGE.

2. Residential rate aggregation - Allow jurisdictions, Baltimore County, or Owings Mills, etc. to collectively purchase electricity.

3. Return the approx. $500 million dollars to the citizens of Maryland from Constellation Energy, BGE parent company.

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