Maryland state Sen. Melony Griffith is stepping down to lead the Maryland Hospital Association, leaving a vacancy in the state Senate. Delegate Nick Charles intends to file for the appointment.
Sen. Melony G. Griffith, the chair of the powerful Senate Finance Committee, will resign to become president and CEO of the Maryland Hospital Association.
The Maryland Hospital Association Oct. 6 named as its president and CEO effective Dec. 18 Melony Griffith, who currently serves in the Maryland Senate where she chairs the Finance Committee. She is the first Black woman to lead the 54-year-old association.
Maryland state Sen. Melony Griffith is set to resign and become the first Black woman to lead the Maryland Hospital Association in its 54-year history. Ms. Grif