Melvin L. Stukes (born March 15, 1948) is an American politician who represented the 44th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates.[1] Stukes was a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland. Prior to winning a seat in the Maryland General Assembly, Stukes served 13 years in the Baltimore City Council.
Melvin L. Stukes | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 44th district | |
| In office January 10, 2007 – January 14, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Jeffrey Paige |
| Succeeded by | Keith E. Haynes |
| Baltimore City Council | |
| In office 1991–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Ed Reisienger |
| Succeeded by | Helen Holton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1948 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Divorced |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Residence | Baltimore |
| Occupation | Administrator |
Background edit
Delegate Stukes was born in Baltimore, his father was in the Navy and the family moved several times during his childhood. He graduated from Scott's Branch High school in Summerton, South Carolina. After high school he enlisted in U.S. Air Force, served three years until 1968 and later entered Morgan State University, where he earned a B.S. in business administration in 1975. During his stint on the Baltimore City Council, Stukes made national news by introducing a resolution that would ban the word nigger.[2] Stukes said he was prompted to introduce the measure, not because of racism, but because it was being used widely by members of his own race.[3] Stukes said that by ignoring the use of the word, officials give the impression, especially to young people, that it is acceptable.
Due to redistricting, District 44 was divided into 44A and 44B, which resulted in three incumbent delegates, including Stukes, having to run for the same district seat. Stukes came in third.[4]
Democratic primary election results, 2014 edit
- 2014 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 44A[5]
- Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Keith E. Haynes 1734 43.4% Won Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. 1574 39.4% Lost Melvin L. Stukes 523 17.3% Lost
Democratic primary election results, 2010 edit
- 2010 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 44th District[6]
- Voters to choose three: (only the top 6 finishers are shown)
Name Votes Percent Outcome Keith E. Haynes 4859 25.9% Won Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr. 4481 13.9% Won Melvin L. Stukes 3321 17.7% Won Ruth M. Kirk 2860 15.2% Lost Chris Blake 973 5.1% Lost Gary T. English 907 4.8% Lost
General election results, 2006 edit
- 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 44th District[7]
- Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome Melvin L. Stukes Dem. 13,173 34.0% Won Ruth M. Kirk, Dem. 12,894 33.3% Won Keith E. Haynes, Dem. 12,565 32.4% Won Other Write-Ins 129 0.3%
Legislative notes edit
- Co-sponsored HB 860 (Baltimore City Public Schools Construction and Revitalization Act of 2013). Signed by the Governor on May 16, 2013, the new law approved 1.1 billion dollars to construct new schools in Baltimore City.[8]
- voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[9]
- voted for the Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)[10]
- voted in favor of prohibiting ground rents in 2007(SB106)[11]
- sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after 4 years.[12]
References edit
- ^ "Melvin L. Stukes, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland State Archives. Archived from the original on 2015-10-18. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2007-07-11. Retrieved 2007-06-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "City Councilman Wants To Ban 'N' Word". Click2Houston.com. 2002-05-07. Archived from the original on 2011-08-15.
- ^ Lazarick, Len (2014-06-25). "Democratic establishment largely prevails from top to bottom, as few State House incumbents lose". MarylandReporter.com. Archived from the original on 2016-04-22. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ^ "2014 Election Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2015-09-07. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on 2010-10-07. Retrieved 2011-03-26.
- ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Archived from the original on April 8, 2016. Retrieved March 3, 2007.
- ^ "House Bill 860". Maryland Legislative Services. Archived from the original on December 30, 2018. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
- ^ "BILL INFO-2007 Regular Session-HB 359". mlis.state.md.us. Archived from the original on 2016-04-08. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ^ "2007 Special Session - Vote Record 0033". mlis.state.md.us. Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ^ "2007 Regular Session - Vote Record 0250". mlis.state.md.us. Archived from the original on 2009-05-10. Retrieved 2016-04-12.
- ^ "BILL INFO-2007 1st Special Session-HB 30". mlis.state.md.us. Archived from the original on 2007-11-12. Retrieved 2016-04-12.