Politics

Democrat Jazz Lewis, a former top aide to U.S. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, has withdrawn from the 4th District congressional primary and will seek re-election to the House of Delegates instead. The 33-year-old Lewis launched his bid for the U.S. House in October, following Rep. Anthony Brown’s decision to run for Maryland attorney general. He was part of a four-candidate primary field that included former congresswoman Donna F. Edwards, former county prosecutor Glenn F. Ivey and former state delegate Angela Angel.

Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby filed her latest state ethics disclosure Wednesday, reporting no gifts to a legal defense fund established for her and her husband, Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby. The fund, which opened for donations in mid-2021, was created so the power couple could defend themselves against a federal criminal tax investigation. Prominent supporters and community leaders have encouraged contributions, posting on Facebook and appearing at news conferences.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski is making big commitments toward education, public safety and public transportation. On Thursday morning, the county executive presented his $4.8 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2023. The plan would include hiring bonuses and recruitment incentives for county police officers and would create a wellness director position within the department.

The leader of vote-rich Montgomery County has endorsed former Maryland and U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez in the race for governor. County Executive Marc Elrich (D) made the announcement on Tuesday. “Tom has shown he has a heart and mind that understands justice and equity, and he clearly has the experience to actually implement and govern,” Elrich said in a statement. “That’s exactly the combination we need in our next governor — and it’s why I am proud to endorse him today.”

Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. and Prince George’s County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks went before a bank of cameras at the Largo Town Center Metro station on Wednesday to tout the latest fruits of their unlikely partnership. The two talked at length about their shared vision of a resurgent Largo/Landover area brimming with new facilities and the legislation they co-championed during this year’s General Assembly session to make some of it possible. They also expressed confidence that the U.S. General Services Administration will decide later this year to build a new FBI headquarters in Prince George’s.

Armed with a new poll suggesting he could run competitively against U.S. Rep. David J. Trone (D), Del. Jason C. Buckel (R-Allegany), the House minority leader in Annapolis, said Wednesday he is considering a late entry into the race to take on the wealthy congressman. A handful of candidates, including Buckel’s House colleague, Del. Neil C. Parrott (R-Washington), who was the Republican nominee in 2020, are already seeking the GOP nomination.

The Tri-County Council for Western Maryland awarded U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) with the Development District Association of Appalachia’s Congressional award at 1812 Brewery Wednesday for his involvement in the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the yearly allocation of $11 million to continue construction of U.S. Route 219 in Garrett County. Allegany Commissioner Jake Shade said the award was given to Trone for his constant and strong support of the Appalachian Regional Commission.