C. T. Wilson

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C.T. Wilson
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 28
Assumed office
January 12, 2011
Preceded byMurray Levy
ConstituencyCharles County, Maryland
Personal details
Born (1972-02-20) February 20, 1972 (age 52)
Missouri
Political partyDemocrat
SpouseNicole
Children3 children
Residence(s)White Plains, Maryland
Occupationprosecutor

C.T. Wilson (born February 20, 1972) is an American politician who represents district 28 in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Background

Wilson was born in Missouri, an orphan, he lived in several foster homes as a child. He graduated from Freeburg High School in Freeburg, Illinois After highschool, he enlisted and served as a combat soldier in the U.S. Army. Wilson later graduated cum laude from Upper Iowa University with a B.A. in psychology. He then went on to the Howard University School of Law where he earned a J.D. and has been admitted to Maryland Bar. Attorney. He is a member Board of Directors, Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center and a member of the National Eagle Scout Association. He and his wife Nicole have three daughters.[1]

In the legislature

Wilson has been a member of House of Delegates since January 12, 2011 and serves on the Environmental Matters committee. He is a member of the Southern Maryland Delegation and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.

Wilson opposed a 2011 bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland and stated that he was taking "the courageous stance" to not vote for the bill, which was supported by House Speaker Michael E. Busch.[2] Wilson voted against the 2012 version of the bill.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Maryland House of Delegates". Maryland Manual. Retrieved 2011-01-16.
  2. ^ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/11/AR2011031106533.html
  3. ^ http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?ys=2012rs/votes/house/0114.htm

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