Richard Impallaria
Richard K. Impallaria | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 7 | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Hubers |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 1, 1962 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sharon (Kramer) |
Richard K Impallaria (born November 1, 1962) is an American politician. Impallaria is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates.
Impallaria attended Joppatowne High School in Harford County.
Career
In April 13, 2015, the Maryland House of Delegates voted to repeal the unpopular mandate colloquially known as the "rain tax", 138-1. He was the sole vote against the repeal. He owned his own auto body shop in Middle River. He was also a chair of Citizens for Property Rights; Essex-Middle River Community in Action and is the former president of the Joppatowne Chapter of the Jay Cees Men's Club. He is also a member of the Essex-Middle River Businessmen's Association; Corpus Christi Council; Knights of Columbus; National Rifle Association; Northern Baltimore County Republican Club.
Impallaria was elected to the House of Delegates in 2002 and is a member of the Economic Matters Committee, the Maryland Veteran's Committee, among others.
Impallaria made news when he opposed Delegate Victor R. Ramirez's plan to allow illegal immigrants the right to attend public colleges and universities while paying in-state tuition.[1] He has announced his opposition to allowing Harford County Public Schools access to LGBT related political, advocacy, and community support websites,[2] using the term "homo promo" in a mass e-mail.[3]
Legislative notes
- voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[2]
- voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[3]
- voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006(SB154)[4]
- voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361)[5]
Election results
- 2006 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 7[4]
- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Richard Impallaria, Rep. 21,333 18.7% Won J. B. Jennings, Rep. 21,189 18.6% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 23,184 20.3% Won Linda W. Hart, Dem. 17,122 20.3% Lost Jack Sturgill, Dem. 15,390 15.0% Lost Rebecca L. Nelson, Dem. 13,481 11.8% Lost Kim Fell, Green 2,307 2.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 83 0.1% Lost
- 2002 election for Maryland House of Delegates – District 7[5]
- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Richard Impallaria, Rep. 18,749 17.0% Won J. B. Jennings, Rep. 22,470 20.4% Won Pat McDonough, Rep. 20,869 18.9% Won Michael F. Linder, Libertarian 2.817 2.6% Lost Jack Sturgill, Dem. 15,390 15.0% Lost Other Write-Ins 80 0.1% Lost
References and notes
- ^ The Daily Times - www.delmarvanow.com - Salisbury, Md
- ^ The Aegis - http://theaegis.com/
- ^ [1]
- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 22, 2007
- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 22, 2007