District 31 Anne Arundel County
Delegate Don Dwyer
I am considered one of the most conservative members of the Maryland General Assembly. I serve District 31 in Anne Arundel County. I will stand for upholding the Constitution- both the United states Constitution and the Constitution of Maryland. I am currently serving my second term as a State Delegate and will seek re-election in 2010.
Homepage: http://www.delegatedwyer.com
Posts by Delegate Don Dwyer
Dwyer Not Endorsed by the Gazette
Sep 2nd
I was not surprised nor should you be that the Gazette did not endorse me yet again.
It is obvious that our local news paper is more liberal than I am. Fortunately, their editorial attacks only bolster my supporters.
I did not go to Annapolis to make friends, nor did I go to go along get along; I went to make a difference. I have and will continue to defend the Constitution on which this great State was founded.
The editors somehow believe that it is inappropriate for me to stand and defend what I believe in as an elected official. They also believe it was irresponsible for More >
Delegate Dwyer Pledges Continued Support of “Right to Work” Legislation in Maryland
Aug 12th
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Today Delegate Don Dwyer committed to support “Right to Work” Legislation in Maryland.
This legislation if passed would break the stronghold labor unions have on business and employees in Maryland.
“Its time we allow businesses and their employees act and speak for themselves. This legislation would not prohibit unions
It simply allows an opt out provision. I fully support Right to Work legislation, as I have done so in the past.” Said Dwyer.
Delegate Dwyer Signs Arizona Immigration Pledge for Maryland, “Citizens Rights Act”
Aug 12th
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Today Delegate Don Dwyer signed a pledge supporting the “Citizens Rights Act”.
This legislation is being introduced in the upcoming legislative session and will model
the Arizona immigration law that has caused National attention.
“I hope to be the first member of the Anne Arundel County Delegation to sign the pledge.
Why is it that so many are refusing to address the issue of illegal immigration? My solution is to
Register all guest workers for a limited period of time and restrict ALL government benefits until they
become citizens of the United States of America.” Dwyer said.
More >Second Letter to MD Attorney General Regarding Second Amendment
Aug 10th
To: Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler
Office of the Attorney General
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
Regarding: Opinion of Law Request on Civil Rights
Dear Attorney General Gansler,
Thank you for your reply regarding the case of McDonald v City of Chicago and the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Given that my original request was somewhat generic in nature, I would like to take this time to be much more specific.
I request an opinion regarding a fundamental civil right – the right to keep and bear arms – within the state of Maryland. Specifically, I request your opinion on the likelihood that one More >
Dwyer Awarded Honorary Membership
Jul 30th
I’m pleased to announce that the Stoney Creek Fishing & Hunting Club has awarded me an honorary membership. I am proud to be counted among their members and will continue to support their efforts in every way I can.
Constitutionally yours,
Delegate Dwyer
Sign Waving
Jul 20th
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Today Delegate Don Dwyer, Jr. of Glen Burnie began his over the top sign waving campaign.
It is over the top because he is regularly seen above the car tops as he waves to motorist passing beneath bridges and overpasses
throughout District 31.
In 2002 and most recently 2006, Delegate Dwyer decided to use sign waving after watching the all time champion of sign waving County Executive Leopold for many years. “It was clearly working for Mr. Leopold so I decided to take it to a new level” Dwyer said.
There is no doubt that you will see Delegate Dwyer on the More >
Vote NO to a Constitutional Convention
Jul 18th
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Article XIV, SEC. 2 of the Maryland Constitution states:
“It shall be the duty of the General Assembly to provide by Law for taking, at the general election to be held in the year nineteen hundred and seventy, and every twenty years thereafter, the sense of the People in regard to calling a Convention for altering this Constitution; and if a majority of voters at such election or elections shall vote for a Convention, the General Assembly, at its next session, shall provide by Law for the assembling of such convention, and for the election of Delegates thereto…”
The More >
Large Dwyer Signs are Now Up
Jul 17th
Thanks to many dedicated supporters who donated time, tools and elbow grease over the the past three days! The large Dwyer campaign signs are now up! We still have more signs, so if you know of a great sign location and can get us permission to put a large 4X8 sign up, or if you would like a small yard sign for your own yard, please contact Ashley Antkowiak at ba.antkowiak@gmail.com or Louisa Baucom at baucomgop@aol.com.
Attorney General Addresses Effect of Recent 2nd Amendment Ruling on Maryland Gun Laws
Jul 14th
The Maryland Attorney General addresses the effect of the recent Second Amendment Supreme Court case on Maryland Gun Laws.
Read his response to my letter by downloading the pdf. here: Attorney General’s Response
Letter to MD Attorney General Regarding the Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Second Amendment
Jul 1st
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Office of the Attorney General 200 St. Paul Place Baltimore, MD 21202
Dear Attorney General Gansler,
In light of the most recent Supreme Court decision of MCDONALD ET AL. v. CITY OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ET AL. No. 08–1521. Argued March 2, 2010—Decided June 28, 2010) regarding the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution, I would like to know how the decision effects Maryland’s current policies, procedure and law regarding a Maryland Citizens right to carry a firearm regardless of concealed or open carry.
More specifically, does this ruling reverse the current Maryland standard of “good and substantial reason” for More >