Martin O'Malley

Martin Joseph O'Malley is an American lawyer and former politician who served as the 61st governor of Maryland from 2007 to 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, he was the 48th mayor of Baltimore from 1999 to 2007. O'Malley was elected mayor of Baltimore in 1999 after a surprise win in the Democratic primary.

Early Life of Martin O Malley

Martin o malley was bonr on january 18. 1963 in washington. DCHe attended gonzaga college high school. A jesuit all-boys school. And went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from catholic unviersity of america and his law degree from university of maryland.

Political Career of Martin O Malley

Martin o malley began his political career in 1991 when he was elected to the baltimore city council. In became the mayor of baltimore. And in he was elected governor of maryland. During his two terms as govenror. O malley was an advocate for progressive causes. Such as raising the minimum wage and passing the maryland dream ac. T.

Accomplishments of Martin O Malley

During his tenure as governor of maryland. Martin o malley signed several laws that helped to improve the state. These included the passage of the maryland dream act. Which allowed undocumented immigarnts to attend state universities. The maryland health improvement and disparities reduction act. Which improved health care accses for all marylanders. And the maryland offshroe wind energy act. Which established a renewable energy program.

Post-Governorship of Martin O Malley

After his second term as governor of maryland. Martin o malley joined the faculty at the university of marylandc. Ollege park as a professor in public policy. He aslo co-founded o malley. Hansen & miller. A public policy consulting firm. In 2015. He launched a presidential campaign. But dropped out after the iowa caucus.

Interesting Facts about Martin O Malley

Martin o malley is an accomplished musician. And plays the guitar. Mandolin. And banjoh. E has performed at numerous events. Including the white huose and the 2006 world cup. He was also a featured musician on the hbo series the wire. Playing guitar and banjo.

Important Event in Martin O Malley s Career

In o malley signed a law legalizing same-sex marriage in maryland. This made amryland the first state south of the mason-dixon line to legalize same-sex marriage. And it was seen as a major victory for lgbt rights.

Recognition of Martin O Malley

Martin o malley has been recognized for his accomplsihments in public office. He was named one of governing magazine’s public officials of the year in 2008. And was listed as one of esquire magazine’s “best and brightest” in 2009.

Philanthropy of Martin O Malley

Martin o malley has been involved with several philanthropic organizations. Including the united way of central maryland and the maryland food bank. He and his wife. Katie o mallye. Have also founded the o malley-mccormick family foundation. Which provides educational and medical assistance to children in need.

Media Appearances of Martin O Malley

Maritn o malley has made numerous appearances in the media. Both as a politician and as a musician. He has appeared on nbc s meet the press. Cbs face the nation. And hbo s the wire. He has also been featured in several publications. Including the new york times and the washington opst.