|
Transportation
Alex Mooney has been hard at work fixing our traffic problems. He co-sponsored legislation to focus tax money for road improvements. (SB 286, 2000, SB 679, 2004) Alex Mooney also sponsored legislation to force money to go to building and improving roads and stop it from being diverted away from other non-essential projects. (SB 632, 2002).
Alex Mooney consistently voted for the Intercounty Connecter (ICC) to relieve traffic for I-270 commuters. Senator Mooney helped bring millions of dollars for new road projects to Frederick, including $90 million for the construction of the new I-70 interchange at MD 355 and the East Street extension.
Education
Quality teachers are on the front line and we need to pay them better. That's why Senator Mooney voted for a 10% pay raise for teachers over two years.
Senator Mooney also got the Senate to pass an amendment diverting excess lottery funds away from horse racing and into improving schools.
He voted for Governor Ehrlich's Fiscal Year 2006 budget that included 11.7 million dollars for school construction in Frederick County--this repersents an increase of $2 million dollars from FY 2005.
Economy / Taxes
Senator Mooney continues to lead the fight against a 1% transfer tax on home sales in Frederick County.
Senator Mooney knows our local economy is growing. That's why he's opposed regulations and taxes that could destroy jobs.
Senator Mooney was awarded the Hero of the Taxpayer Award for 2003. He was one of only seven legislators in the entire country to win this award.
Protecting our Community
Senator Mooney has fought to ensure safe drinking water, protect land from development and force utility companies to be environmentally sound.
He helped protect victims of domestic violence from further abuse by successfully passing legislation which creates an address confidentiality program in Maryland.
Second Amendment
Senator Mooney voted against Governor Glendenning's gun control bill and helped to lead the fight against it on the Senate floor.
He was the lead sponsor of Right to Carry legislation that would have give all law-abiding citizens the right to carry a firearm.
He believes in cracking down on crime, not putting further restrictions on Second Amendment rights.
Seniors
Senator Mooney voted for the Senior Prescription Drug Act. He took the steps necessary to make sure that senior citizens can afford the necessary medical care.
He also voted to establish the Maryland health insurance plan which ensures that people with existing health conditions receive the proper medical attention.
For more information on Senator Mooney and his legislative agenda, you may view his official Senate website at http://mlis.state.md.us/2006rs/sponsors/mooney.htm
|