"I filed for the House of Delegates, because I have become very interested in the political future of Maryland for the past several years and did not like the direction Maryland was headed.  I believe Bob Ehrlich is the right person to lead us in the proper direction, as is, Doug Riley for Baltimore County.  My entering the delegate race, for district 11, now gives Republicans and  Democrats who want a change, another reason to come to the polls and vote.  I urge all voters voting for me and any other Republican vying for a Delegate seat to only vote for the Republican candidates.  Even though there are three votes to be cast for The House of Delegates any vote for a Democratic candidate negates the vote placed for the Republican ticket.  My issues are based on a better Maryland through responsible tax legislation, accountability in the school systems, better recreation facilities and stiff, fair and quick sentencing of criminals.  Thank you for taking time to consider my quest for a Delegate seat and I will do my best to live up to my constituents expectations if elected."

 

--J. Michael Collins

 

Mr. Collins has lived in the Reisterstown area for the past seventeen years, is married with two grown children and three grandchildren 2, 4 & 6.

Currently employed as a licensed home improvement sales designer by Stuart Kitchens, one of Baltimore's premier kitchen and bath design centers.  He also own 50% of Sports Dreams Come True, a memorabilia company that sells authentic Cal Ripken autographs to the Ripken Museum. 

He possesses an associate brokers license, affiliated with National Real Estate Referrals.  He has previously sold real estate for M/B Cutsail, American Properties, OPF and done commercial site acquisitions all over the United States for a local franchiser.  In addition he has done insurance evaluations for Best reports out of Chicago.  When he was actively selling he was chairman of the Appeals committee for the GBBR.  He has held numerous administrative and sales management positions, been past president of local 503 Printers and Pressman union.  Formerly a narcotics detective with a 98% conviction rate.

His volunteer activities includes eighteen years with The Woodlawn Volunteer Fire Department as a pump operator, ambulance driver as well as administrative duties.  He also coached baseball and football for Woodlawn Recreation.

His college degrees include Fire Service and Real Estate (deans list 3 times).