Katherine A. Klausmeier
Katherine A. Nossel Klausmeier (born February 22, 1950) is a Democratic politician from Maryland. She is currently serving in the Maryland State Senate and is a member of the Senate Finance Committee. She was first elected as a Delegate in 1994, and as a State Senator in 2002. Senator Klausmeier represents the 8th Legislative District which includes part of Baltimore County.
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| President pro tempore of the Maryland Senate | |
| In office January 9, 2019 – January 8, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Nathaniel J. McFadden |
| Succeeded by | Melony G. Griffith |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 8th district | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas L. Bromwell |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 8th district | |
| In office January 12, 1995 – January 10, 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Bartenfelder |
| Succeeded by | Eric M. Bromwell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1950 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | John Klausmeier |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Community College of Baltimore County |
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Education
Klausmeier was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended The Catholic High School of Baltimore. She has an associate degree from the Community College of Baltimore County (formerly Essex Community College) and developed the Child Life Department at St. Joseph Hospital in Baltimore County. She was President of the Gunpowder Elementary School PTA (1987–89, 1991–94) and has an Honorary Life Membership to the Maryland Parent Teacher Association.
Legislative career
Senator Klausmeier is currently the chair of the Senate Rules Committee and has been a member of the Senate Finance Committee since 2003, the Senate Executive Nominations Committee since 2007, the Joint Committee on Protocol since 2007, and the Joint Committee on Ethics since 2017. Following the 2022 elections, Klausmeier is the longest serving current member of the Maryland Senate.[1]
Klausmeier's main legislative issue areas include combating the Opioid Crisis in Maryland, addressing the rising costs of prescription drugs, preserving and expanding aquaculture in the Chesapeake Bay, workers' compensation, investment in trade and apprenticeship programs, and expanding renewable energy production and infrastructure across the State of Maryland.
In 2017, Klausmeier sponsored and was instrumental in the enactment of the H.O.P.E. Act, which addresses the Opioid Crisis in Maryland and increases access to behavioral healthcare services.[2]
Personal life
Klausmeier is married and has two daughters and four grandchildren.[3]
Election results
- 1998 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 08[4]
- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Katherine Klausmeier, Dem. 19,835 21% Won Alfred W. Redmer Jr., Rep 17,846 19% Won James F. Ports, Jr., Rep. 17,756 19% Won J. Joseph Curran III, Dem. 17,583 19% Lost Joseph C. Boteler III, Rep. 11,306 12% Lost Taras Andrew Vizzi, Dem. 9,927 11% Lost
- 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 08[5]
- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Katherine Klausmeier, Dem. 17,496 20% Won Alfred W. Redmer Jr., Rep. 14,876 18% Won James F. Ports Jr., Rep. 15,244 17% Won Calvin Clemons, Rep. 13,996 16% Lost Daniel E. McKew, Dem. 12,931 15% Lost John G. Disney, Dem. 11,886 14% Lost
External links
References
- Kurtz, Josh (December 20, 2022). "Moore taps Sen. Pinsky and Mollie Byron for his administration; multiple legislative dominoes set to fall". Maryland Matters. Retrieved December 20, 2022.
- "Maryland General Assembly passes HOPE Act improving behavioral health services". April 10, 2017.
- "Katherine Ann Klausmeier's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved 31 January 2020.
- "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept. 07, 2007
- "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Nov. 10, 2007