- James N. Robey
Infobox State Senator
name = James N. Robey
state_senate = Maryland State
district = 13th
term_start =January 10 ,2007
preceded = Sandra Schrader
birth_place =Baltimore ,Maryland
party = Democratic
alma_mater =University of Maryland University College ,Hood College James N. Robey (born
January 18 ,1941 ) is a member of theMaryland Senate .Robey was born in
Baltimore , and raised in the small Howard County mill town of Daniels, once located on the banks of thePatapsco River . He attended Howard High School and graduated with the class of 1959. Robey holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from theUniversity of Maryland University College where he was recognized as the2002 Distinguished Alumnus for his career-long dedication and commitment to public service. He also holds a Masters Degree in Administrative Management fromHood College and is a graduate of both theFBI 's National Academy and its Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar.Robery was the
Chief of Police for the Howard County Police Department, an agency where he spent 31 years. He was elected in 1998 and 2002 as County Executive of Howard County,Maryland .In 2006, Robey campaigned as a Democrat against Republican incumbent
Sandra Schrader for her seat in theMaryland State Senate representing District 13. Robey won with 56% of the vote.On
October 29 ,2007 , the James N. Robey Public Safety Training Facility was dedicated. This will be a facility for both the Howard County Police Department and Howard County Fire and Rescue to use for training purposes.
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