Brian K. McHale (born December 9, 1954) is an American politician who represented the 46th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates.

Brian K. McHale
McHale in 2012
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 46th district
In office
February 5, 1990 – January 14, 2015
Preceded byJoseph W. O'Malley
Succeeded byBrooke Lierman
ConstituencyBaltimore City
Personal details
Born (1954-12-09) December 9, 1954 (age 69)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseBrenda Jo McHale
Children2
Residence(s)Baltimore, Maryland

Background edit

Brian McHale was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 9, 1954. He attended Cardinal Gibbons High School, the Community College of Baltimore, Catonsville Community College and Loyola College. He works as a steamship clerk and is a member of Local 953, International Longshoremen's Association. [1]

In the legislature edit

A member of House of Delegates since February 5, 1990, Delegate McHale is also the Assistant Majority Whip on the House floor. As a member of the House Economic Matters Committee, he serves on its alcoholic beverages work group and is chairman of its public utilities work group. [2]

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.[1]
  • voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[3]
  • voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)[4]
  • voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361)[5]
  • voted against electric deregulation in 1999 (HB703)[6]
  • voted for income tax reduction in 1998 (SB750)[7]

General election results, 2006 edit

  • 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 46th District[2]
Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
Peter A. Hammen, Dem. 15,883   29.6%    Won
Carolyn J. Krysiak, Dem. 15,856   29.6%    Won
Brian K. McHale, Dem. 13,921   29.0%    Won
Peter Kimos, Rep. 6,219   11.6%    Lost
Other Write-Ins 154   0.3%    

References edit

  1. ^ "House Bill 860". Maryland Legislative Services. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  2. ^ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Mar. 3, 2007