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Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio
Haddaway-Riccio in 2022
Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources
In office
March 8, 2019 – January 18, 2023
Acting: February 4, 2019 – March 8, 2019
GovernorLarry Hogan
Preceded byMark J. Belton
Succeeded byJosh Kurtz
Deputy Chief of Staff to the Governor of Maryland
In office
January 5, 2016 – February 4, 2019
GovernorLarry Hogan
Preceded byMichael Richard
Succeeded byStephen E. Schatz
Director of Intergovernmental Affairs to the Governor of Maryland
In office
2015 – January 5, 2016
GovernorLarry Hogan
Succeeded byKristal Q. Hartsfield
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 37B district
In office
August 19, 2003 – January 3, 2015
Serving with Adelaide C. Eckardt
Appointed byBob Ehrlich
Preceded byKenneth D. Schisler
Succeeded byJohnny Mautz
Personal details
Born
Jeannie Haddaway

(1977-04-30) April 30, 1977 (age 47)
Easton, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Joseph Riccio
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(m. 2005)​
Alma materSalisbury University (BA)

Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio (born April 30, 1977) is an American politician who served as the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources from 2019 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, she was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 37B from 2003 to 2015.

Early life and education[edit]

Jeannie Haddaway was born in Easton, Maryland, to Herman and Barbara Haddaway. Her parents worked as a waterman and a boat builder.[1] She was raised in Neavitt, Maryland, where she graduated from St. Michael's High School before attending Salisbury University, where she served as vice-president of university affairs from 1998 to 1999 and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1999.[2]

Career[edit]

After graduating from Salisbury, Haddaway worked as a public affairs specialist and administrative assistance for the Maryland Department of the Environment from 1999 to 2000. Afterwards, she worked as a development personnel for the Maryland-D.C. office of the National Audubon Society until 2003. Haddaway-Riccio owns her own graphic and web-design company, Dragonfly Designs LLC.[2]

Haddaway first became involved with politics as a legislative page during the 1995 legislative session[3] and as a volunteer for the presidential campaigns of Bob Dole in 1996 and George W. Bush in 2000, and the 2002 gubernatorial campaign of Bob Ehrlich.[4] She as a member of the Mid-Shore League of Republican Women and Republicans for Environmental Protection, and as an organizer for the Mid-Shore Young Republicans group.[5] Haddaway was elected to the Talbot County Republican Central Committee in 2002.[6]

Maryland House of Delegates[edit]

Haddaway-Riccio in 2007

In June 2003, Haddaway applied to fill a vacancy in the Maryland House of Delegates left by the appointment of then-delegate Kenneth D. Schisler to the Maryland Public Service Commission.[7] She was appointed to the seat by Governor Bob Ehrlich on August 5,[8] and sworn in on August 19, 2003.[2] Sworn in at 26 years old, Haddaway-Riccio was one of the youngest members in the Maryland House of Delegates.[9] She was elected to a full four-year term in 2006.[10]

Haddaway-Riccio was a member of the Economic Matters Committee during her entire tenure and served as minority whip from 2011 to 2013. She was also a member of the Eastern Shore Delegation, the Maryland Rural Caucus, and the Women Legislators of Maryland.[2] She was a delegate to the 2012 Republican National Convention, pledged to Mitt Romney.[2]

2014 lieutenant gubernatorial campaign[edit]

Hogan administration[edit]

Political positions[edit]

Education[edit]

In February 2004, Haddaway introduced a bill to hold a non-binding referendum in Talbot County to give the county an elected school board.[11] The bill passed and was signed into law by Governor Bob Ehrlich, and overwhelmingly approved by voters in the 2004 elections.[12] During the 2005 legislative session, Haddaway introduced legislation implementing the elected school board system.[13]

Environment[edit]

During the 2005 legislative session, Haddaway introduced legislation to recognize the use of electronic postmarks as a substitute for registered mail.[9]

Gambling[edit]

During the 2004 legislative session, Haddaway supported Governor Bob Ehrlich's proposal to legalize slot machine gambling at state racetracks.[14]

Immigration[edit]

In February 2005, Haddaway wrote to members of Maryland's congressional delegation to support proposals to amend federal law to allow Eastern Shore seafood processors to obtain H-2B visas for foreign nationals.[15]

Redistricting[edit]

During the 2004 legislative session, Haddaway introduced a bill to add an amendment to the Constitution of Maryland requiring every county to have a resident delegate.[16][17]

Taxes[edit]

During the 2005 legislative session, Haddaway introduced legislation to provide movie companies that film in Maryland with employer wage rebates.[18]

Personal life[edit]

Haddaway met her future husband, Joseph Riccio, during a political function in November 2002. They were engaged on New Year's Eve in Annapolis, Maryland, about a year later,[1] and married on August 6, 2005.[19] Riccio operates his own real estate company, Maritime Properties LLC.[20] Haddaway-Riccio is a member of the Easton Church of God.[2]

Electoral history[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Haddaway-Riccio". The Star Democrat. July 10, 2005. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio, Maryland Secretary of Natural Resources". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  3. ^ Wilson, Kimberly A. C. (February 1, 2004). "THEY ALSO SERVE". The Star Democrat. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Haddaway to speak at breakfast". The Star Democrat. September 5, 2003. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ Reinink, Amy (July 3, 2002). "Candidate wants to involve young voters". The Star Democrat. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ Reinink, Amy (September 11, 2002). "Slate claims top six slots in committee race". The Star Democrat. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Smith, Kent (September 17, 2003). "GOP debates Newcomb electability". The Times-Record. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ^ Smith, Kent (June 15, 2003). "5 compete for 37B delegate nomination". The Star Democrat. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ a b "Maryland could become first for electronic postmark law". The Star Democrat. March 27, 2005. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. ^ Ensor, Sarah (May 24, 2005). "Del. Haddaway will run to keep her seat". The Star Democrat. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. ^ Smith, Kent (February 16, 2004). "Haddaway introducing poll bill for schools". The Star Democrat. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Smith, Kent (November 3, 2004). "Talbot voters favor elected board". The Star Democrat. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  13. ^ Griep, John (February 9, 2005). "Elected school board bill gets hearing today". The Star Democrat. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  14. ^ Smith, Kent (January 15, 2004). "SESSION: 418th General Assembly convenes". The Times-Record. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  15. ^ Surowiec, Konrad (February 11, 2005). "Shore legislators to ask congressional delegation to amend law on work visas". The Record Observer. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  16. ^ Smith, Kent (March 11, 2004). "Del. Haddaway sponsors resident delegate bill". The Star Democrat. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  17. ^ Smith, Kent (May 12, 2004). "Lawmakers speak to Caroline businessmen's group". The Times-Record. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  18. ^ "Haddaway supports film bill; house removes funding". The Times-Record. April 13, 2005. Retrieved June 30, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  19. ^ "Celebrations for January 15, 2006". The Star Democrat. January 15, 2006. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  20. ^ "St. Michaels Real Estate Agents". Maritime Properties, LLC. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
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