Nathaniel T. Oaks

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Nathaniel T. Oaks
Nathaniel T. Oaks

In office
January 11, 1995 – Present
Preceded by Samuel M. Parham
Constituency Baltimore City

Delegate 40th District
In office
January 12, 1983 – January 10, 1989
Preceded by Walter R. Dean, Jr.
Succeeded by Samuel M. Parham

Born October 19, 1946 (1946-10-19) (age 61)
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Residence Baltimore, Maryland
Occupation Insurance agent
Religion Christian

Nathaniel T. Oaks is an American politician who represents district 41 in the Maryland House of Delegates. [1]

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[edit] Background

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, October 19, 1946, Oaks attended Edmondson High School, the University of Baltimore, Towson State College and graduated from Morgan State University with a B.S. degree in business, 1974.

[edit] In the legislature

Oaks was a member of the House of Delegates from 1983 to 1989 when he was forced out of office.[2] He was re-elected in 1994 and currently serves as a Maryland State Delegate. He is a member of the Health and Government Operations Committee.

[edit] Legislative notes

  • voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359)[3]
  • voted in favor of prohibiting ground rents in 2007(SB106)[4]
  • voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154)[5]
  • voted for slots in 2005 (HB1361)[6]
  • voted for the Tax Reform Act of 2007(HB2)[7]
  • voted in favor of in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6)[8]
  • sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after 4 years.House Bill 30

[edit] Election Results

  • 2006 Primary Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 41[1]
Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
Jill P. Carter, Dem. 13,196   31.2%    Won
Samuel I. Rosenberg, Dem. 9,215   21.8%    Won
Nathaniel T. Oaks, Dem. 9,189   21.7%    Won
Wendall Phillips 6,480   15.3%    Lost
Kevin Hargrave 2,095   5.0%    Lost
Karen M. Ferguson 2,116   5.0%    Lost