Arthur Ellis (Maryland politician)
Arthur Carr Ellis (born July 26, 1961) is a Democratic member of the Maryland Senate from the 28th district in Charles County.[1]
Arthur Ellis | |
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 Ellis in 2022 | |
| Member of the Maryland Senate from the 28th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas M. Middleton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Carr Ellis July 26, 1961 Jamaica |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Married |
| Children | two children |
| Residence(s) | Indian Head, Maryland, U.S. |
| Education | University of Maryland, College Park (BS) City University of New York (MS) |
| Profession | Certified Public Accountant, 1990-. Accounting instructor, University of Maryland University College, 1991-93. Adjunct Professor (accounting), University of the District of Columbia, 1991-92. |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | U.S. Air Force |
| Years of service | 1983-1990 (Reserves, 1989-2001) |
| Awards | Commendation Medal for meritorious service, 1989 |
Current assignments
Senator Ellis was first elected to the Maryland Senate in 2018 and has been a member of the Senate since January 9, 2019.[2] He is currently a standing member of the Maryland General Assembly's Education, Health & Environmental (EHE) Affairs Committee, the Health and Education Subcommittee of the EHE committee, the Joint Committee on Ending Homelessness and the Joint Subcommittee on Program Open Space & Agricultural Land Preservation. In addition to his duties on the Democratic Caucus, the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus and the executive committee of Veterans Caucus, Senator Ellis was promoted to serve as Assistant Deputy Majority Leader in the Senate during the 2020 Legislative Session.[2]
Senator Ellis is a consistent leader in the Charles County 4-H Youth program.[3] The program grants educational opportunities for children in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Within 4-H, the Senator guided a team in creating two of the program's initiatives: the robotics club and the "Learn-To-Swim" classes.
After graduating from the University of Maryland College Park in 1983, Senator Ellis served as an officer in the United States Air Force. Due to injuries sustained while in the Air Force, he prematurely returned to civilian life and later earned his master's degree in accountancy from The City University of New York. He is currently a Certified Public Accountant, or CPA.
References
- "Arthur Ellis, Maryland State Senator". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 22, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- "Members - Senator Arthur Ellis". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. July 13, 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
- "About". Elect Arthur Ellis: Maryland State Senate. Elect Arthur Ellis. Retrieved August 5, 2020.