Senator Richard F. Colburn Files for Re-election

CAMBRIDGE – State Senator Richard F. Colburn (R-Eastern Shore) has announced that he has filed for re-election for the 37^th District seat, which includes Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot and Wicomico Counties.

Senator Colburn stated, “I have and will continue to fight for the Eastern Shore’s two most important industries- the seafood and agriculture industries.  My father was a waterman who made his living from the Chesapeake Bay; therefore, I understand the plight of Maryland’s Watermen.  Shore farmers are facing tougher regulations and a continued threat of possible law suits. 

The Hudson family and Perdue recently lost their case to try to get reimbursed for the legal expenses incurred during the suit filed against them by the University Of Maryland School Of Law on behalf of the Waterkeepers Alliance.  However, we were successful in helping to get budget language approved in the Senate which authorizes the Board of Public Works to provide contingent compensation to the Hudson family farm.  It appears they may not need a dime of this money.  But, the point/goal is that Maryland should not run farmers out of business.  Land that is actively farmed is far less damaging to the environment than when the same acreage is developed into housing tracts or shopping centers.   I will constantly fight to keep families like the Hudson’s on the family farm. 

 

I want to continue my long history of fighting for bridge and highway safety projects on the Eastern Shore.  We have been successful in getting $50 million in construction monies to be used towards the replacement of the Dover Bridge.  This bridge is the inter-county connector for Talbot, Southern Caroline and North Dorchester Counties.  We also secured about $50 million to be used towards the continued dualization of State Route 404. 

We are moving forward on the development of the Sailwinds property in Cambridge by securing $1.5 million ($2.5 million total) in the Capital Budget to be used towards the repair/replacement of the wharf located along the property which is essential to the property’s and Cambridge’s revitalization. 

 

I am proud of my pro-business/pro-veteran’s voting record. As an Eastern Shore native I know Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot and Wicomico Counties.  I am gratified to represent the 37^th Districts’ four counties, 23 municipalities and 34 volunteer fire companies.  

 

And finally, I believe that the most important asset of any legislator is to provide good constituent service and as your State Senator I have always strived to do that.” 

Senator Colburn Announces the 17th Annual Colburn Choptank River Cruise

On Friday July 12, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. SHARP, the Citizens for Colburn Committee will be hosting the 17th Annual “Colburn Choptank Dinner Cruise.” You will be able to cruise on one of the most exciting attractions offered on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, “The Dorothy Megan,” an authentic 80 foot reproduction of a turn-of-the century paddle wheeler.

Savor the scenery along the Choptank River and take the opportunity to speak with me about the issues surrounding the past 2013 Maryland General Assembly Session as well as other issues facing Marylanders.

Sit back on the upper deck, relax and enjoy entertainer Shelley Abbott. A special dinner will be provided by the Suicide Bridge Restaurant, along with a cash bar. Sponsorships start at $500, and individual tickets are $75.

Seating is limited so please respond before July 5, 2013 so that you and your guests can be accommodated. This event is always a sellout. For reservations please call 410-924-0098.  

 Please accompany us again and enjoy a great evening with friends. Departure time for the cruise is 6:00 P.M. SHARP! We leave from Suicide Bridge Restaurant near Secretary, Maryland. Don’t miss the boat! There will be no tickets issued, but your name tag will await you at the dock!

9th Annual Shore Team Crab Feast

On Sunday, May 5, 2013, Delegates Addie Eckardt, Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio and I will be hosting our 9th Annual Shore Team Crab Feast, which will be held at the Cambridge American Legion Post #91 (adjacent to the Choptank River/Malkus Bridge) beginning at 1:30 PM and ending at 3:30 PM. A Crab Feast in the spring? Yes, you heard it correctly. We are proud to announce that the crabs will be hot, the beer cold, and the Eastern Shore chicken delicious. We want to break the grip of the season’s cold weather and ...provide an unseasonable respite from the otherwise drab days of mid-spring. We also want to honor two of the greatest and oldest industries of Maryland, seafood and agriculture. Addie, Jeannie and I have spent many years in the Maryland General Assembly fighting against government over regulations and issues for our citizens, farmers, watermen, and businesses. While the event is slated as a “fundraiser,” you can’t have the word fundraiser without the fun! Our friends “Byrd Dog and the Road Kings” will be providing the musical entertainment. There will also be a silent auction featuring items from local businesses. Take an early summer vacation and bring the whole family to their first 2013 Shore Team crab feast! Don’t forget to bring your knives and crab mallets! Tickets are $50 per person with special discounts for sponsors. To purchase tickets, please send a check made payable to A Shore Team to A Shore Team, attn: David Short, PO Box 1719, Easton, MD 21601. Please RSVP by April 27, 2013. Tickets sell out fast so reserve yours now! The contributions made to A Shore Team will go toward our campaign allowing us to continue to work hard for the citizens of the Eastern Shore in Annapolis. Thanks so much for your continued support. I look forward to seeing you on May 5!

Senator Colburn announces his 19th Annual Colburn Brunch

Another year is quickly coming to a close. With the busy holiday season fast approaching, please take the time to mark on your calendar the date of Saturday, January 5, 2013. I hope you can join me at my 19th Annual Brunch at the Salisbury Holiday Inn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Our guest speaker this year will be Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio. At only twenty-six years old, Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio was appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates by Governor Robert Ehrlich to replace former Delegate Kennet...

h Schisler. Jeannie is a member of the House Economic Matters Committee, Joint Committee on Federal Relations, Maryland Veteran's Caucus, and is the Minority Whip for the House Republican Caucus. This January marks her 10th legislative session with the Maryland General Assembly.


Together we will be discussing the important and controversial issues that we will be facing in the upcoming General Assembly Session that begins on January 9, 2013. It will be the opportune time to share with Delegate Haddaway-Riccio and myself the issues that concern you the most. We will be able to best represent your views by knowing how you feel!


The deadline to RSVP is December 28, 2012. The cost of the brunch is $25 per person or five seats for $100.00. To purchase tickets please send your check made payable to Citizens for Colburn Committee to 5210 Heron Road Cambridge, MD 21613.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to promote the interests of the Eastern Shore in the Maryland State Senate. I look forward to seeing you on January 5th!

 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Senator Richard F. Colburn Announces his 34th Annual Banquet

On Saturday, October 6, 2012, the Citizens for Colburn Committee will be hosting the 34th Annual Fall Banquet at the Cambridge American Legion Post 91. Festivities will begin at 5:30 PM with a cash bar. Dinner will follow at 6:30 PM. The event will give us an opportunity to hear about the issues surrounding the upcoming Presidential Election as well as the 2013 General Assembly Session.

This year we will feature two guest speakers, Maryland State Senate Minority Leader E.J. Pipkin (R-Upper Shore) and 2012 United States Senate Candidate Dan Bongino. Senator Colburn will provide some brief remarks as well.

Senator Pipkin is one of the Maryland General Assembly’s distinguished members, currently serving as the Senate Minority Leader. A well-known leader in vital Maryland issues such as energy, the environment, fiscal responsibility, and government accountability, Senator Pipkin has earned the respect from both sides of the aisle as an independent thinker who works for what is best for the State of Maryland. Senator Pipkin represents the 36th district of Maryland which includes Caroline, Cecil, Kent, and Queen Anne’s Counties. He serves on the Finance Committee, and the Joint Committee on Welfare Reform.

Dan Bongino, a devoted husband and father, served in the United States Secret Service for more than a decade, in which he was assigned to the elite Presidential Protective Division. He represented the U.S. as a lead government security official in over 25 countries. Holding graduate degrees in Business Administration and Psychology, Dan has gone on to start several successful businesses in Maryland. As an entrepreneur, he understands the role small businesses play in establishing a framework for continued prosperity and economic growth.

The seats for this year's banquet are $50.00 per person. Tickets will not be issued; however, your reservation and nametag will be at the door. All checks should be made payable to the Citizens for Colburn Committee and mailed to: Citizens for Colburn Committee, 5210 Heron Road, Cambridge, MD 21613. Your reservations and check must be returned no later than September 29th.

Thank you for your continued support!  Hope to see you October 6th!  

Senator Colburn Announces his 18th Annual Brunch

Another year is quickly coming to a close. With the busy holiday season fast approaching, please take the time to mark on your calendar the date of Saturday, January 7, 2012. I hope you can join me at my 18th Annual Brunch at the Salisbury Holiday Inn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Our guest speaker this year will be Delegate Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio. At only twenty-six years old, Jeannie Haddaway-Riccio was appointed to the Maryland House of Delegates by Governor Robert Ehrlich to replace former Delegate Kenneth Schisler. In addition to being the youngest woman in the House of Delegates, her appointment made Maryland third in the nation for the number of women in the legislature. Jeannie is a member of the House Economic Matters Committee, Joint Committee on Federal Relations, Maryland Veteran's Caucus, and is the Minority Whip for the House Republican Caucus. This January marks her 9th legislative session with the Maryland General Assembly.

Together we will be discussing the important and controversial issues that we will be facing in the upcoming General Assembly Session that begins on January 11, 2012. It will be the opportune time to share with Delegate Haddaway-Riccio and myself the issues that concern you the most. We will be able to best represent your views by knowing how you feel!

The deadline to RSVP is January 3, 2012. The cost of the brunch is $25 per person or five seats for $100.00. To reserve your seat please send a check payable to the Citizens for Colburn Committee to 5210 Heron Road, Cambridge, MD 21613. Please include the names of those attending so that nametags can be prepared. No tickets will be issued. Please R.S.V.P. early as this event always sells out.

Thank you for your continued support as we work to promote the interests of the Eastern Shore in the Maryland State Senate. I look forward to seeing you on January 7th.

Best wishes and Happy Holidays!

Senator Colburn Announces his 33rd Annual Fall Banquet

On Saturday, October 1, 2011, the Citizens for Colburn Committee will be hosting the 33rd Annual Rich Colburn’s Fall Banquet at the Cambridge American Legion Post 91. Festivities will begin at 5:30 PM with a cash bar. Dinner will follow at 6:30 PM. The event will give us an opportunity to hear about the issues surrounding the upcoming October Special Session as well as the 2012 General Assembly Session....

This year’s guest speaker will be Harford County Executive David Craig. Mr. Craig has previously served his home town of Havre de Grace as a member of the City Council and as Mayor and was later elected to the State Senate before becoming County Executive. Mr. Craig is a graduate of Towson University with a B.S. in History, and a master’s degree from Morgan State University. He has also spent 34 years in the Harford County Public School System as a teacher and assistant principal before supporting the creation of high school magnet programs in Math & Science, Homeland Security, Agricultural Sciences, and Medical Arts as County Executive. Mr. Craig is planning to run in the 2014 GOP primary election for Governor.

The seats for this year's banquet are $50.00 per person. Tickets will not be issued. However, your reservation and nametag will be at the door. All checks should be made payable to the Citizens for Colburn Committee and mailed to: Citizens for Colburn Committee, 5210 Heron Road, Cambridge, MD 21613. Your reservations and check must be returned no later than September 24th. For more information, please call 410-924-0098.

Thank you for your continued support as I work to promote the interests of the Eastern Shore in the Maryland State Senate. I look forward to seeing you on October 1st!