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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D) and several other elected officials from Prince George’s County endorsed Del. Brooke E. Lierman (D-Baltimore City) for comptroller on Monday.
Hoyer was joined by state Sen. Joanne C. Benson (D), Prince George’s County Council Vice President Deni Taveras (D), former state Sen. Bea Tignor (D), former Maryland Secretary of Aging Gloria G. Lawlah (D) and former County Councilman Floyd Wilson in endorsing Lierman, according to a Monday press release.
“I have known Brooke for most of her life, and I am so proud of the smart, passionate public servant she has become,” Hoyer said in his written endorsement. “She will be committed to the continued advancement of Prince George’s County and I am excited for her to make history as the first woman Comptroller of Maryland.”