STEVE RIZZI IN DISTRICT 33A

GAMBRILLS, MD (JUNE, 23, 2002) – Following the re-districting action of the Maryland Court of Appeals, Anne Arundel County business leader Steve Rizzi is now in District 33A which includes Crofton, Severna Park, Millersville, Gambrills, and some portions of surrounding areas. He intends to run for the Maryland House of Delegates in that district.

The Maryland State Court of Appeals ruled on June 11, 2002 that the Governor’s plan for re-districting for the state of Maryland was unconstitutional under the grounds that the plan presented significant portions that did not meet the requirements for “compactness,” and in addition the Justices noted that insufficient “due regard” was given to natural boundaries such as rivers and the boundaries of counties and municipalities.

Following that ruling, the Appeals Court acted to redraw the lines with the help of outside consultants. The resulting plan was made available to the public on June 21, 2002. The plan calls for the re-drawing of many districts in the state, including District 33. District 33A was geographically expanded to re-unite portions of District 33 which were separated under the Governor’s plan. “I am pleased to see Crofton and the other areas re-united under the Judges’ plan,” said Rizzi. “Having lived in Anne Arundel County for over fifteen years, I am thrilled to get the chance to represent my friends and neighbors.” Mr. Rizzi continued, “My three children have gone to school in Crofton for years, and I look forward to personalizing the campaign with the experiences we have had here in our local schools.”

District 33A is a conservative Maryland district which matches nicely with Mr. Rizzi’s pro-business and fiscally conservative background. The district will have two seats in the House of Delegates, one of which is currently an open seat, while the other seat is being contested by both Republican and Democratic challengers.

Steve Rizzi is a Corporate Vice President at Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). SAIC is the nation’s largest privately held research and development firm. SAIC had over $6B in annual revenue last year, with over 40,000 employees worldwide. More than 4,000 of those people live or work in Maryland. More than 100 work in Anne Arundel County. Mr. Rizzi is a recognized expert in the application of technology to education, and he has been involved in numerous local, state, and federal task forces and committees. His expertise has been relied upon by Maryland legislators in the drafting of three bills which are law today.

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By Authority, Steven O’Mara, Treasurer

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