Joseph J. Minnick

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name = Joseph J. "Sonny" Minnick


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birth_date = Birth date and age|1933|3|16|mf=y
birth_place = Dundalk, Maryland
residence = Dundalk, Maryland
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office = Maryland House of Delegates
term_start = 1988
term_end = 1990
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constituency2 = District 6, Baltimore County
office2 = Maryland House of Delegates
term_start2 = 1995
term_end2 = present
predecessor2 =
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constituency2 = District 6, Baltimore County
party = Democrat
religion =
occupation = Restaurant Owner
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Joseph J. "Sonny" Minnick (born 1933) is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.

Background

Minnick was born in Dundalk, Maryland on March 16, 1933. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Upon arriving home, he joined his brother Dan Minnick Jr. to take over the management of Minnick's Hollywood Inn, a family business founded by his grandfather in the early 1920s, now known as Minnick's Restaurant and Catering Business, Inc. Minnick has been active with both the Restaurant Association and with veteran's groups.

Minnick is a strong supporter of Small businesses in the State of Maryland, which have come under attack by many legislators who have very little knowledge of running a small business in this State. Many of those legislators I speak of have "all have good intentions" but do not realize the 'un-intended' consequences their actions cause small businesses.

In the Legislature

He is currently serving in his 5th term in the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Maryland's District 6 in Baltimore County. Minnick is a member of the Economic Matters Committee. During long debates on the House floor, the Speaker will often recognize Delegate Minnick who moves the previous question, allowing the Speaker to terminate lengthy debates.

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 -Higher Education -Tuition Charges -Maryland High School Students, 2007 (HB6) [http://mlis.state.md.us/2007RS/votes/house/0690.htm]
*voted for income tax reduction in 1998 (SB750) [http://mlis.state.md.us/1998rs/votes/house/1229.htm]

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