LeRoy E. Myers Jr.

LeRoy Ellsworth Myers Jr.
Washington County Commissioner
In office
January, 2015 – Present
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 1C
In office
January 8, 2003 – December 15, 2014
Preceded by Casper R. Taylor Jr.
Succeeded by Mike McKay
Personal details
Born (1951-10-08) October 8, 1951
Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Nicole Alt-Myers
Children Scott, Jenifer, Katie, Ryan (d.2009) step children - Kaila Knight Flanagan, Hunter Troy Wagoner, Grace-Lynn Nicole Wagoner
Parents LeRoy Ellsworth Myers Sr. and Mary Jane Elizabeth Garman Myers
Profession Construction

LeRoy E. Myers Jr. (born October 8, 1951) is an American politician from the U.S. state of Maryland.

Background

Myers was first elected to the Maryland House of Delegates in 2003 representing District 1C, which covers Allegany and Washington counties. He defeated long-time delegate and Speaker of the House, Casper R. Taylor. Taylor had been a staunch proponent to bring slot machines into Maryland, but despite his defeat by Myers, the passage of slot machines prevailed with the 2008 referendum. In 2006, Myers defeated Brian Grim.

Education

Myers attended Hagerstown Community College.

Career

Myers served in U.S. Army Reserves from 1970–76. He is the owner of a General Contracting Company in Western Maryland, MYERS BUILDING SYSTEMS. Myers formed Myers Building Systems in 1985 after working for over 15 years with his father's company, LeRoy Myers, Inc. such as Staples and FedEx.

Legislative notes

  • Voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[1]
  • Voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[2]
  • Voted against the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)[3]
  • Voted against slots in 2005 (HB1361)[4]

During his career in Annapolis, Myers was known for his attentiveness to his constituency.

Election results

  • 2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 01C[5]
Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
LeRoy E. Myers Jr., Rep. 6,398   57.2%    Won
Brian K. Grim, Dem. 4,769   42.7%    Lost
  • 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 01C[6]
Voters to choose one:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
LeRoy E. Myers Jr., Rep. 5,657   50.3%    Won
Casper R. Taylor, Dem. 5,581   49.6%    Lost

References and notes

  1. ↑ http://mlis.state.md.us/2007rs/billfile/HB0359.htm
  2. ↑ http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0690.htm
  3. ↑ http://mlis.state.md.us/2006rs/votes/house/0942.htm
  4. ↑ http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm
  5. ↑ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. ; retrieved September 1, 2007.
  6. ↑ "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Sept, 01 2007
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