Tony McConkey

Infobox Officeholder
name = Anthony McConkey

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Background

Tony McConkey was first elected into the Maryland House of Delegates in 2003, taking the seat of former Delegate Janet Greenip, who ran for a State Senate seat. McConkey serves in District 33A, which is located in Anne Arundel County Maryland. He won reelection in 2006 [ [http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/2006/results/general/office_House_of_Delegates.html Maryland State Board of Elections ] ] . He serves along with fellow Republican James King.

Education

McConkey graduated in 1986 with two undergraduate degrees. he received his B.A. Degree in government and politics and his B.S. in business management from the University of Maryland, College Park in 1986. He later returned to the University of Maryland School of Law and received his J.D. 1990.

Career

In addition to serving as a delegate, McDonkey is also a real estate broker and property manager for Aegis Management.

As a member of the Republican Party in the Maryland House of Delegates, he serves as Deputy Minority Whip. He is a member of the Judiciary Committee.

McConkey fought in March 2007 to allow for an elected school board in Anne Arundel County. However, a bill was passed that allowed the Governor to select the members from a list. McConkey and Warren Miller were the only dissenting votes. [ [http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2007/03_27-42/TOP Story expired! (HometownAnnapolis.com) ] ]

Another issue that McConkey advocates is limiting priviledges for illegal immigrants. He co-sponsored a bill in the House, similar to the one submitted by State Senator Greenip that would require driver's license applicants to prove they are citizens of the United States. [ [http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2007/03_09-45/GOV Story expired! (HometownAnnapolis.com) ] ] Currently, Maryland is one of several states that do not demand proof of citizenship to obtain a driver's license. [ [http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-na-drivers29mar29,1,1162775.story?coll=la-news-a_section Illinois moves forward on immigrants' driving permit - Los Angeles Times ] ] This has made Maryland a haven for illegal immigrants who can take advantage of this situation.

Real Estate Scandals and Disbarment

McConkey has been involved in several real estate transactions that have led to legal charges, sanctions or out-of-court settlements. In 1995, McConkey was disbarred and had his real estate license temporarily suspended as the result of a fraudulent land deal and missing funds from McConkey's attorney escrow account. In 2008, he reached a confidential settlement with a Crofton couple regarding the transfer of their house deed. As of Spring 2008, he is currently the focus of another civil lawsuit alleging 'foreclosure rescue fraud'. [http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/annearundel/bal-md.ar.mcconkey17apr17,0,7889948.story?track=rss] On September 18, 2008, the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County entered a Judgment and Order that included the finding that "McConkey's acquisition of an interest in the Property was illegal, a violation of law (i.e., a violation of PHIFA), a violation of public policy, and was void ab initio." [WM Specialty Mortgage, LLC v. Milligan, et al., Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County, case no. 02-C-07-120406 (consolidated cases 02-C-06-117764 and 02-C-06-119025).] A trial on other claims in the case is scheduled for November 18 - 20, 2008. As of October 2008, McConkey's conduct is being reviewed by various state agencies.

Legislative notes

*voted against the Clean Indoor Air Act of 2007 (HB359) [http://mlis.state.md.us/2007rs/billfile/HB0359.htm]
* voted against in-state tuition for illegal immigrants in 2007 (HB6) [http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0690.htm]
* voted for the Healthy Air Act in 2006 (SB154) [http://mlis.state.md.us/2006rs/votes/house/0942.htm]
* voted against slots in 2005 (HB1361) [http://mlis.state.md.us/2005rs/votes/house/0152.htm]

Election results

*2006 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 33rd District, Division Acite web| url=http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/2006/results/general/office_House_of_Delegates.html| title=House of Delegates Results |publisher=Maryland State Board of Elections Retrieved on Aug. 11, 2007] ::Voters to choose two::

*1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 22Acite web| url=http://www.elections.state.md.us/elections/1994/results_1994/gahod.html| title=House of Delegates Results |publisher=Maryland State Board of Elections Retrieved on Sept. 23, 2007] ::Voters to choose two::

References and notes

External links

* http://www.msa.md.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/html/msa13999.html