December, 2005 -- Elected Annapolis City Alderman for Ward One, Rules and City Government Committee Chair.

Attorney General’s office: Served as Assistant Attorney General for twenty-five years (1978 – 2003) in the legislative office. The legislative office gives legal advice to members of the General Assembly on a wide range of issues, including on municipal home rule and other municipal law matters. Other legal work included serving as counsel to Maryland State Archives. Retired at end of June, 2003.

Department of Legislative Reference: Moved to Annapolis from Washington in 1975 to join staff of the Department of Legislative Reference. In addition to drafting legislation for State legislators, served as counsel to a committee of the Senate.

Library of Congress: Served for four years on legal staff of Congressional Research Service responding to inquiries from Senators, Representatives and congressional committees. Previously served for about one year as writer for labor law reporter of Commerce Clearing House. (Washington, D.C.)