From Lauraville to St. Louis
McCray Messenger
October 2017
ICYMI: Last month I announced my campaign for Maryland State Senate. So far we’ve received almost 1,500 views on the official campaign announcement video, which is posted above.
Knock, Knock
One of the greatest joys of fall is taking advantage of the cool weather that accompanies the change in seasons. For my team and me, it gives us even more incentive to be out in the 45th District introducing (and re-introducing) ourselves directly to you. So far this month we’ve had the chance to spend time in the Berea community, Belair-Edison, Parkside, and Hamilton Hills. Over the next eight months we’ll be visiting all of the neighborhoods in the 45th. In fact, we’re planning on doing that at least twice.
More than just getting acquainted with one another, knocking on doors allows us to initiate the first step in problem solving: finding out there is a problem. As we’ve gone from door to door, we’ve helped find solutions like getting neglected yards cut, having untagged/unclaimed vehicles towed off the streets, and ensuring that street lights are serviced and functioning properly, among other things. Recently, we were able to connect a fellow neighbor with the Comptroller’s Office to resolve an issue with a tax rebate. Each step along the way, I am grateful for the honor of serving my community with any issue that may arise.
It’s Official
On October 4, I officially filed candidacy to be the 45th District’s next State Senator.
As the campaign has been ramping up, I have been heartened by all of the support we have received. I would be remiss if I didn’t thank the dedicated community leaders in Berea, Oliver, North Harford, Belair-Edison, Beverly Hills, Frankford, Greenmount West, Ashland Avenue, Hamilton Hills, Waltherson, Arcadia, East Rosemount, and Collington Square who have endorsed our campaign. I am also incredibly grateful to Councilwoman Shannon Sneed and Councilman John Bullock for endorsing the campaign.
Over the next several months, we’ll be hard at work to earn the endorsement of even more leaders in the community.
We need your help with spreading the word about our campaign! Please fill out the attached Google form if you would like a bumper magnet to show off your support. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcXFiO7GV-LyRJh0F5CEABjP42GMgyrvVY-2u4wdw4-N-LrQ/viewform?c=0&w=1
Lauraville to St. Louis
As always, it was pleasure to speak with constituents at the Greater Lauraville Fair. It was wonderful to see so many families who took time to relax and enjoy one of Baltimore’s many great traditions.
This month, I also had the opportunity to chat with students at a couple of our city’s great colleges. It was a pleasure to join Councilman Kristerfer Burnett and Delegate Pam Beidle for a panel discussion during a political science course taught by our colleague Delegate Steve Lafferty at the University of Baltimore.
I was also honored to serve as keynote speaker for a leadership class that is comprised of young men across the country attending community college. I thank Dr. Gordon May, President of Baltimore City Community College, for the invitation.
I also was able to attend the 2017 AFL-CIO Convention as a Delegate for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Participating in this year’s convention in St. Louis gave me another opportunity to represent the working families of the 45th District. I will continue to fight and lead for the residents of this district and throughout the state of Maryland. It is a pleasure to do so.
Listening. Learning. Leading.
Cory McCray
Delegate, 45th Legislative District
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