Phone: (410)925-6053
Dan Katz for Delegate 42A
A Leader for Northern Baltimore County
Dan Katz is a Moderate Republican running to represent District 42A in the Maryland House of Delegates. He is a well-respected and known leader within Maryland State Government having served as the Director of the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division for the past 12 years. In this role, he worked closely with key stakeholders from both State and Local government, developing strong professional relationships and collaborative partnerships. Dan routinely testified before the General Assembly and is a familiar face in Annapolis. With 29 total years of public service (including 18 with MSP), Dan is uniquely positioned to make a significant impact as a Delegate.
About Dan Katz
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Family
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Married 25 years to Kim Katz
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Father of 3 daughters - Olivia (23), Haylie (20), and Eva (20)
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Animals include Dog (Sage) and 8 Goats (Finn, Henry, Charlie, Jelly, Peter, Jasper, Amelia, Angie)
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Community
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Maryland Line (Freeland) resident since 2008
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Children graduated from Hereford High School
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Children attended Hereford Middle School, 7th District Elementary School, & The Goddard School
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NCR Trail Enthusiast
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Public Service
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18+ years State Service with the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division
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7+ years State Service with the Delaware Office of Chief Medical Examiner Forensic DNA Unit
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3+ years Federal Service with the DOD Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory
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Kim also worked 24 years as a Forensic Scientist for the Baltimore County Police Department
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Leadership
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MSP Crime Lab Director (12 years) and Deputy Director (5 years) overseeing staff of 100+
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Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists - President and Distinguished Member
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American Society of Crime Lab Directors - Board of Directors and Active Member
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National Association of Forensic Science Boards - Board of Directors and Founding Member
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Forensic Education Program Accreditation Commission - Commissioner
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Campaign Focus
G.O.A.T.
Government
Operating with Accountability and Transparency
Responsible Use of Taxpayers' Money
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Establish and Fund a State Inspector General Office
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Resource, Realign, Restructure, or Replace Underperforming State Agencies
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Prioritize funding based on Return on Investment analysis
Intelligent & Collaborative Criminal Justice
Public Safety
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Embrace the Forensic Intelligence Model to speed up investigations and prevent future crime
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Establish a collection of inter-related Statewide Criminal Justice Advisory Boards led by subject matter experts in the areas of Forensic Science, Law Enforcement, Legal Representation, and Judicial Oversight
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Promote Criminal Justice Stakeholder Collaboration to standardize practices and eliminate unnecessary duplication of efforts
Preparing the Next Generation for Success
A Competitive Maryland
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Eliminate Inheritance and Estate Taxes
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Embrace CCBC Direct Admit program and AI Education in public schools
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Balance housing and energy needs with policy to maintain open spaces in order to promote affordable living in a rural setting
Agriculture Advocacy
Supporting Our Farmers
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Incorporate 4H and FFA into Elementary School curriculum
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Facilitate education within the community about Local Farm operations
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Promote Local Food Sourcing and Sustainable Agriculture
Supporting Local Outdoor Recreation
Appreciation for Our Natural Resources
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Ensure NCR Safety with security cameras and bike police patrols
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Foster awareness of the many offerings at Loch Raven and Prettyboy Reservoirs
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Host the 2027 Maryland Outdoor Recreation Summit in the Hereford Zone
Get Involved
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