Kris Valderrama

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Kris Valderrama
Kris Valderrama

In office
January, 2007 – Present
Preceded by Obie Patterson
Constituency Prince Georges County

Born November 17, 1970 (1970-11-17) (age 37)
Washington, D.C., United States
Political party Democratic
Spouse Abraham Lobo
Relations Delegate David Valderrama (father)
Children Jordan and Evan
Residence Fort Washington, Maryland
Religion Catholic

Kriselda "Kris" Valderrama is an American politician who represents district 26 in the Maryland House of Delegates. [1]

[edit] Background

Born in Washington, D.C. on November 17, 1970, Delegate Valderrama graduated from Oxon Hill Senior High School. After high school, She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy from Salisbury State University, in 1996. Valderram currently works with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO in its Public Affairs Department. [2]

[edit] In the legislature

Member of House of Delegates since January 10, 2007. Member, Judiciary Committee, 2007- (juvenile law subcommittee, 2007-). Member, Women Legislators of Maryland, 2007-.

[edit] Legislative notes

  • voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[3]
  • voted in favor of increasing the sales tax by 20% - Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)[4]
  • voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[5]