Lisa Belcastro (born September 24, 1988) is an American politician who represents the 11th legislative district in the Maryland House of Delegates.[1] She was appointed to office in March 2020 by Governor Larry Hogan on the recommendation of the Baltimore County Democratic Central Committee.[2] Belcastro took the seat vacated by Shelly L. Hettleman when Hettleman was appointed to the Senate seat vacated by Bobby Zirkin, who resigned in January.[3]
Lisa Belcastro | |
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Member of the Maryland House of Delegatesfrom the 11th district | |
Assumed office March 10, 2020 Serving with Jon S. Cardin (D), Dana Stein (D) | |
Preceded by | Shelly L. Hettleman (D) |
Personal details | |
Born | Lisa M. Belcastro September 24, 1988 Chicago, Illinois |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Slippery Rock University, B.S. (science health & physical education), 2012 |
Profession | Adapted physical education teacher, Prince George's County Public Schools, 2012–. Assistant field hockey coach, Goucher College, 2012–17. |
Belcastro is married to a woman.[4]
References
- ^ "Lisa M. Belcastro, Maryland State Delegate". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. March 11, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ "Governor Hogan Appoints Lisa Belcastro to the Maryland General Assembly". Official Website for the Governor of Maryland. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ Wood, Pamela (March 10, 2020). "Baltimore County's Belcastro joins Maryland House of Delegates". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved March 23, 2020.
- ^ Belcastro, Lisa (June 24, 2020). "Supreme Court ruling 'monumental' for LGBTQ teachers". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
When asked about my partner, I always answer honestly or correct the record by sharing that I have a wife.
External links
- "Members - Delegate Lisa Belcastro". mgaleg.maryland.gov. Maryland General Assembly. March 18, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020.