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| order = Member of the [[Maryland House of Delegates]] from District 1C , Commissioner Washington County
| order = [[Washington County, Maryland|Washington County]] Commissioner
| term_start = January 8, 2003
| term_start = January, 2015
| term_end = December 15, 2014
| term_end = Present
| office1 = Member of the [[Maryland House of Delegates]] from District 1C
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| predecessor = [[Casper R. Taylor Jr.]]
| term_start1 = January 8, 2003
| successor = Mike McKay
| term_end1 = December 15, 2014
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| predecessor1 = [[Casper R. Taylor Jr.]]
| successor1 = Mike McKay
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1951|10|8}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1951|10|8}}
| birth_place = [[Hagerstown, Maryland]], U.S.
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| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| parents = LeRoy Ellsworth Myers Sr. and Mary Jane Elizabeth Garman Myers
| parents = LeRoy Ellsworth Myers Sr. and Mary Jane Elizabeth Garman Myers
| spouse = Nicole Alt-Myers
| spouse = Nicole Alt-Myers
| children = Scott, Jenifer, Katie, Ryan (d.2009) step children - Kaila Knight Flanagan, Hunter Troy Wagoner, Grace-Lynn Nicole Wagoner
| children = Scott, Jenifer, Katie, Ryan (d.2009) step children - Kaila Knight Flanagan, Hunter Troy Wagoner, Grace-Lynn Nicole Wagoner
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| profession = [[Construction]]
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'''LeRoy E. Myers Jr.''' (born October 8, 1951) is an [[United States of America|American]] politician from the [[U.S. state]] of [[Maryland]].
'''LeRoy E. Myers Jr.''' (born October 8, 1951) is an [[United States of America|American]] politician from the [[U.S. state]] of [[Maryland]].


==Background==
==Background==
Myers was first elected into the [[Maryland House of Delegates]] in 2003 to represent District 1C, which covers [[Allegany County, Maryland|Allegany]] and [[Washington County, MD|Washington counties]]. He defeated long-time delegate and Speaker of the House, [[Casper R. Taylor]]. Taylor had been a staunch proponent of bring slot machines into Maryland, but with his defeat by Myers, the passage of slots has remained in limbo, until the 2008 referendum. In 2006, he easily defeated Brian Grim. {{citation needed|date=December 2014}}
Myers was first elected to the [[Maryland House of Delegates]] in 2003 representing District 1C, which covers [[Allegany County, Maryland|Allegany]] and [[Washington County, MD|Washington counties]]. He defeated long-time delegate and Speaker of the House, [[Casper R. Taylor]]. Taylor had been a staunch proponent to bring slot machines into Maryland, but despite his defeat by Myers, the passage of slot machines prevailed with the 2008 referendum. In 2006, Myers defeated Brian Grim. {{citation needed|date=December 2014}}


==Education==
==Education==
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*Voted against slots in 2005 (HB1361)<ref>http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm</ref>
*Voted against slots in 2005 (HB1361)<ref>http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm</ref>


During his career in Annapolis, Myers was known for his attentiveness to his constituency. Myers spearheaded multiple pieces of legislation that directly benefited those he served.
During his career in Annapolis, Myers was known for his attentiveness to his constituency.


==Election results==
==Election results==

Revision as of 23:56, 1 April 2017

For the tap dancer and manager of the Copasetics, see LeRoy Myers.
LeRoy Ellsworth Myers Jr.
Washington County Commissioner
In office
January, 2015 – Present
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 1C
In office
January 8, 2003 – December 15, 2014
Preceded byCasper R. Taylor Jr.
Succeeded byMike McKay
Personal details
Born (1951-10-08) October 8, 1951 (age 72)
Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseNicole Alt-Myers
ChildrenScott, Jenifer, Katie, Ryan (d.2009) step children - Kaila Knight Flanagan, Hunter Troy Wagoner, Grace-Lynn Nicole Wagoner
Parent(s)LeRoy Ellsworth Myers Sr. and Mary Jane Elizabeth Garman Myers
ProfessionConstruction

LeRoy E. Myers Jr. (born October 8, 1951) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Maryland.

Background

Myers was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2003 representing District 1C, which covers Allegany and Washington counties. He defeated long-time delegate and Speaker of the House, Casper R. Taylor. Taylor had been a staunch proponent to bring slot machines into Maryland, but despite his defeat by Myers, the passage of slot machines prevailed with the 2008 referendum. In 2006, Myers defeated Brian Grim. [citation needed]

Education

Myers attended Hagerstown Community College.

Career

Myers served in U.S. Army Reserves from 1970–76. He is the owner of a General Contracting Company in Western Maryland, MYERS BUILDING SYSTEMS. Myers formed Myers Building Systems in 1985 after working for over 15 years with his father's company, LeRoy Myers, Inc. such as Staples and FedEx.

Legislative notes

  • Voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[1]
  • Voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[2]
  • Voted against the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)[3]
  • Voted against slots in 2005 (HB1361)[4]

During his career in Annapolis, Myers was known for his attentiveness to his constituency.

Election results

  • 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 01C[5]
Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
LeRoy E. Myers Jr., Rep. 6,398   57.2%    Won
Brian K. Grim, Dem. 4,769   42.7%    Lost
  • 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 01C[6]
Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
LeRoy E. Myers Jr., Rep. 5,657   50.3%    Won
Casper R. Taylor, Dem. 5,581   49.6%    Lost

References and notes

  1. ^ http://mlis.state.md.us/2007rs/billfile/HB0359.htm
  2. ^ http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0690.htm
  3. ^ http://mlis.state.md.us/2006rs/votes/house/0942.htm
  4. ^ http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm
  5. ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections.; retrieved September 1, 2007.
  6. ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept, 01 2007

External links

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