Member of the Maryland State Senate, Dist 23 Serving Bowie, Upper Marlboro, Mitchellville and South Laurel. Member of the Judicial Proceedings Committee.
Proud to join Senator Jim Rosapepe in celebrating Arbor Day in Laurel and their designation as a "Tree City" for 2023. Together we passed the Green Equity Bill which supports neighborhoods with open space.
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Today we held the ground breaking ceremony for the Martin Luther King Jr. Communication Arts & Humanities Building at Bowie State University. Proud to move BSU forward with the help of a strong state team!
~Sen Watson
Today the Senate was pleased to welcome and receive a Word from Pastor Scot C. Moore, Senior Pastor of Judah Temple A.M.E. located in Mitchellville. I thank Pastor Moore for his service to our community, his friendship and mentorship.
~Sen Watson
I finally was able to bring the Maryland 2A Football Champions, the Frederick Douglass Eagles, to Annapolis to celebrate their championship! Congrats to Coach Sutton and the entire team on their victory. Go Eagles!!
~Sen Watson
Proud to pass SB 956, "The Fauci Bill" which protects those who create policy to prevent, diagnose and prevent infectious diseases in our communities. Thanks to ALL our Health Officers for guiding us thru the Pandemic!
Today, and as a former school board member, I am extremely honored to congratulate the 2021-2022 Teachers of the Year throughout our state and a BIG congratulations to our Prince George's County Teacher of the Year, Adrin Leak from Duval High School!!!
As an African-American, I recognize my unique family history in this country and that includes my Scottish heritage. "Watson" is the 20th most common surname un Scotland, so today I wish you all a Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Today I was proud to sponsor SB932 which adds the City of Bowie to the Maryland Emergency Management Assistance Compact. Now the City can receive direct assistance from the state in case of emergency. Thanks to Lee Cornwell, Bowie's Emergency Preparedness Manager and Chief Nesky!
This is NOT ok! This constant cycle of blacks dying in our streets must stop! The social contract this country has with its citizens has been broken by those at the top whose responsibility it is to ensure it applies to ALL of us. Time to remove those at the top! #RealChange