Hard work.  Real results.

When Maggie McIntosh first ran for the House of Delegates in 1994, we ran together, along with Senator Barbara Hoffman and Delegate Jim Campbell.

That was the slogan we used.

Early Monday morning, I read the op-ed where Maggie announced that she would not be running for reelection next year.

I texted her.

          Hard work.  Real results.  A real friend.  Whose wise counsel will still be a (virtual) seat away. 

(We sit next to each other on the House floor.)

Maggie responded.

          Thank you, see you soon sidekick. 

There were two very special moments we shared on the House floor.

Enactment of marriage equality and repeal of the death penalty.

We frequently discussed legislative and political strategy.

As chair of the Appropriations Committee, Maggie can secure funding for Baltimore City and my legislative district.

As a campaign chair for Senator Barbara Mikulski and many other candidates and issues, her advice is invaluable.

My day ended yesterday evening at a meeting to discuss the closing of the George W.F. McMechen High School in the Garrison Hill community.

My job is to advocate for the community regarding the future use of the building.

Hard work.  Real results.