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MARYLAND'S FUTURE

OUR KEY ISSUES

Reba Hawkins is running for Lieutenant Governor to help build a Maryland that is economically vibrant, socially cohesive, and globally connected. Working alongside the Governor Shannon Wright and state leaders, she will champion policies that strengthen families, expand small business opportunity, reduce taxes, lower utility rates, increase state revenue, and ensure Maryland remains competitive in the national and global economy.

MAJOR ISSUE

EDUCATION REFORM & OPPORTUNITY

Education is the foundation of opportunity and prosperity. Reba Hawkins believes every child deserves access to a high-quality education regardless of zip code. Her priorities include:

  • Petitioning the Executive Branch to appoint an Education Czar with oversight and auditing power over troubled school districts since The Department of Education will not be eliminated.
  • Expanding arts, music, science, and humanities education in schools.
  • Supporting the hiring of properly vetted administrative and teaching personnel to ensure academic excellence.
  • Reassessing "The Blueprint For Maryland’s Future" and sponsoring legislation to sustain Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • Promoting fair resource distribution across the University System of Maryland.
  • Addressing the burden of student loan debt through solutions that allow young people to:
    • Start families
    • Buy homes
    • Launch businesses

PROSPERITY FOR ALL

ECONOMIC GROWTH & SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

Maryland’s prosperity depends on empowering entrepreneurs, supporting local industries, and expanding trade opportunities. Reba Hawkins will work to:

  • Promote regional, national, and international trade partnerships that connect Maryland businesses with global markets.
  • Encourage stronger economic ties between regional trading cities and ports, leveraging Maryland’s strategic location on the East Coast.
  • Defend and strengthen the principles of the Community Reinvestment Act to expand access to capital in underserved communities.
  • Advocate for small business loan funds, fair MBE contract inclusion and oversight as it relates to state of Maryland RFP’s and Maryland Works. Strengthen micro-credit programs, and criteria for startup financing for entrepreneurs.
  • Attract international businesses and diplomatic partnerships to invest in Maryland communities, while building a stronger local partnered community with small Maryland businesses.
  • Reassess the long-standing Purple Line infrastructure investment already set aside for transportation, cultural, and commercial projects across the state.

CULTURE & COMMUNITY

Strong Communities & Cultural Vitality

Maryland’s strength lies in its diverse communities and rich cultural heritage. Reba Hawkins will:

  • Partner with local governments, community organizations, and faith leaders to improve quality of life across the whole state of Maryland.
  • Promote the arts, culture, and creative industries, which are essential drivers of tourism and economic growth.
  • Encourage responsible environmental stewardship, when cleaning the Maryland Waterways, Tributaries, Water Treatment Plant Facilities, and ensuring that impervious Farm Land soil is not contaminated by solar panel fields.
  • Promote Maryland’s unique history, cuisine, and traditions to the world through tourism.
  • Support initiatives that celebrate the diverse heritage of Maryland residents and counties while strengthening shared civic values.

FAMILY WELL-BEING

Families & Child Well-Being

Strong families are the cornerstone of a healthy society. Reba Hawkins will work to:

  • Support policies that strengthen families and improve economic stability.
  • Protect vulnerable children from abuse, trafficking, and neglect. Advocate for human trafficking, pimping, commercialized sexual exploitation and crimes against children, women, girls and vulnerable males to be made federal felonies with mandatory minimum sentences.
  • Improve support systems and work to sponsor legislation that decommercializes and places uniform federal guidelines and protections of children in Child and Family Welfare Services in Maryland and Foster Care Systems.
  • Ensure policies affecting families are debated openly and inclusively with input from communities.
  • Support and expand on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that will give a $6,000 tax deduction to seniors over 65 years who make less than $75,000 individually or $150,000 jointly. Also work on a total elimination of state income taxes for retirees. Monitor programs and facilities more efficiently that ensure dignity, care, and independence for seniors.

Her approach prioritizes family stability, child protection, and respect for diverse family structures across Maryland.

GLOBAL VISION

RESPONSIBLE GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

While foreign policy is primarily federal, Maryland’s economy and communities benefit from global engagement. Reba Hawkins supports:

  • Diplomacy and international cooperation that prioritizes trade, economic partnerships, and cultural exchange.
  • Promoting Maryland businesses and universities as global partners in commerce, education, and innovation.

PARTNERSHIP

A PRACTICAL, BIPARTISAN VISION

Reba Hawkins believes Maryland’s future depends on practical leadership that bridges political divides. Her campaign focuses on:

  • Economic opportunity
  • Education excellence
  • Strong families
  • Cultural vitality
  • Transparent and accountable government with oversight measures implemented

By working across party lines, she aims to ensure Maryland remains a place where every community can thrive.

God Bless Maryland And The United States of America!

READY TO BUILD A BRIGHTER MARYLAND?

Help Reba Hawkins bring fresh leadership and real results to our public servants. Your support makes a difference.

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