Alonzo T. Washington

Alonzo T. Washington
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 22nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office December 2012
Preceded by	Justin D. Ross
Personal details
Born	(1983-09-02) September 2, 1983 Washington, D.C.
Political party	Democratic
Profession	project manager

Alonzo T. Washington (born September 2, 1983) is an American politician, appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2012 to represent District 22, which covers Prince George's County.

Background

Washington was born in Washington, D.C. and raised by his mother Elizabeth Washington. He attended Prince George's County public schools and graduated from Laurel High School, in Laurel, Maryland. He was a member of both the track and football teams. Washington is a graduate of the University of Maryland with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 2007. He played football for a year while in college.

Career

After completion of college, Washington worked for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops as a paralegal. In 2008 he moved to the Prince George's County Council and worked for Councilman Will Campos as his community liaison, and then chief of staff.

In the legislature

After the resignation of Delegate Justin D. Ross, the Prince George's County Democratic Committee recommended Washington to the Governor to fill the vacated seat. Governor O'Malley appointed Washington on December 4, 2012. Washington was sworn in on December 17, 2012 and was appointed the House Ways and Means Committee.