Susan and her husband, Mark, raised their three children in Carroll County because it is a place where traditional American family values are lived out every day in our churches, schools, community and sports organizations. Susan is committed to working in Annapolis to protect those values.

Frequent visits from Boy Scouts and other youth organizations are an encouragement to Susan as she works in Annapolis to uphold our traditional family values.

• Traditional Marriage

  • Co-sponsored legislation that would have allowed the electorate to vote on a Constitutional Amendment prohibiting same-sex marriage in Maryland.
     

• Respect for Life

  • Voted to eliminate taxpayer funding of repeat abortions.

  • Co-sponsored legislation requiring parental notification before a minor is permitted to have an abortion.

  • Supported an adequate waiting period prior to any abortion.

  • Supported informed consent, which requires that a woman receive adequate information at least 18 hours prior to an abortion.

  • Supported ethical stem cell research, using umbilical cord or adult stem cells.

• Protecting our Children
  • Worked to prevent teen drug abuse by helping to stage the “Not My Kid” programs during back-to-school nights each Fall.
  • Co-sponsored Governor Ehrlich’s bill requiring mandatory suspension of licenses for drivers younger than 21 who violate alcohol- and/or drug-related provisions.
     
• Individual Responsibility
  • Supports legislation that empowers individuals to be self reliant and accountable for their actions.
     
• Personal Protections
  • Supports the right of individuals to protect themselves and their property.