Joseline Peña-Melnyk
| Joseline Peña-Melnyk | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 21st district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 10, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Pauline Menes |
| College Park City Council | |
| In office 2003–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1966 Dominican Republic |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Markian Melnyk |
| Children | Camilo, Alejandra and Katerina |
| Residence | College Park, Maryland, USA |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Joseline Peña-Melnyk (born June 25, 1966) is an American politician who represents District 21 in the Maryland House of Delegates.
Background
Born in the Dominican Republic, Joseline Peña (maiden name) attended John F. Kennedy High School (Bronx, New York) and graduated from Buffalo State College with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. She later attended the State University of New York at Buffalo, where she earned her J.D. (Campaign website).
In the legislature
Delegate Peña-Melnyk is a member of the House Health and Government Operations Committee and its Government Operations and Public Health & Long-Term Care subcommittees. She is also a member of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland and the Women Legislators of Maryland.[1]
Legislative notes
- Voted for the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359) Maryland Clean Indoor Act (2007)
- Voted in favor of the Tax Reform Act of 2007 (HB2) [2]
- Sponsored House Bill 30 in 2007, allowing the state to confiscate unused portions of gift certificates after four (4) years [3]
Democratic party activist
During the 2008 democratic presidential campaign, Pena-Melnyk endorsed the candidacy of Barack Obama.