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Political party
  
Democratic

Role
  
American Politician

Name
  
Michael Vaughn


Religion
  
Christian

Occupation
  
investment broker

Party
  
Democratic Party

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Born
  
November 12, 1957 (age 66) Tuskegee, Alabama (
1957-11-12
)

Residence
  
Mitchellville, Maryland, United States

Michael L. Vaughn (born November 12, 1957) is an American politician who represented District 24 as a Democrat in the Maryland House of Delegates.

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Background

Vaughn was born in Tuskegee, Alabama and grew up in Prince George's County, Maryland, where he attended DuVal High School. He graduated from Southern University, where he played football. He went on to work as an investment advisor with Merrill Lynch, Dean Witter and Fidelity Investment.

In the legislature

Vaughn was a member of House of Delegates from January 8, 2003 until January 11, 2017. He was appointed the Deputy Majority Whip in 2006 and was a member of the House Economic Matters Committee. Vaughn was also the chairman of that committee's science & technology subcommittee. He was a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and chairman of the Legislative Black Caucus' foundation. He is also Co-Chair of the Task Force on Lending Equity in Financial Institutions Providing State Depository Services.

Legislative notes

  • Voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)
  • Voted against slot machines in 2005 (HB1361)
  • Voted for the Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)
  • Voted in favor of in-state tuition for students who attended Maryland high schools for at least two years. (HB6)(2007) (HB6)
  • Sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after four years.
  • Awards

  • 2010 Most Influential Maryland Legislators (Top 20)
  • Controversy

    In August 2010, Vaughn became involved in controversy when it was learned that he had not played for the Dallas Cowboys for three years as had been stated in his official biography.
    On January 11, 2017, just minutes before the first day of the 2017, Vaughn resigned his seat in the Maryland House of Delegates.

    References

    Michael L. Vaughn Wikipedia