Tony McConkey

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Tony McConkey (born November 21, 1963) was first elected to serve in the Maryland House of Delegates in 2002, taking the seat of former Delegate Janet Greenip, who ran for a State Senate seat. He serves in District 33, which is located in Anne Arundel County Maryland. He won reelection in 2006. He serves with fellow Republican Cathy Vitale.

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Early years/education

Born in Cheverly, Maryland, he graduated in 1986 from the University of Maryland, College Park with a joint B.A. (government & politics) and B.S. (business management) degree. He attended the University of Maryland School of Law, graduating with a J.D. in 1990.

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Career

As a member of the Republican Party in the Maryland House of Delegates, he serves as Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Committee. McConkey fought in March 2007 to allow for an elected school board in Anne Arundel County. However, a bill was passed that allowed the Governor to select the members from a list. McConkey and Warren Miller were the only dissenting votes.

Another issue that McConkey advocates is limiting privileges for illegal immigrants. He co-sponsored a bill in the House, similar to the one submitted by State Senator Janet Greenip to require driver's license applicants to prove they are citizens of the United States. Currently, Maryland is one of several states that does not demand proof of citizenship to obtain a driver's license.

McConkey was a real estate broker. In 2010, he pleaded guilty to violating laws that protect homeowners during foreclosure and lost his real estate licence and was ordered by a judge to pay $75,000. He has sought to have his license restored.

McConkey's disbarment as an attorney in the state of Maryland is on record with the Maryland Court System.

In 2013, he was reprimanded by the House for introducing legislation that would have personally benefited him.