James M. Harkins
American politician
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James Harkins (born December 29, 1953) is an American politician who served as Director of Maryland Environmental Services from 2005 until March 2016. He also is a former Harford County Executive and Delegate for District 35A. In December 2019, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed Harkins to the University of Maryland Medical System board of directors.
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James M. Harkins | |
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Harkins in 2013 | |
| 5th Harford County Executive | |
| In office December 1998 – June 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Eileen M. Rehrmann |
| Succeeded by | David R. Craig |
| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 35A district | |
| In office 1991–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph Lutz & William A. Clark |
| Succeeded by | Barry Glassman & Joanne S. Parrott |
| Director of the Maryland Environmental Service | |
| In office 2005–2016 | |
| Preceded by | James W. Peck |
| Succeeded by | John O'Neill Jr. (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 29, 1953 |
| Party | Republican |
Education
Harkins attended Bel Air High School. He received his A.A. from Harford Community College.
Career
Harkins joined the Harford County Sheriff's Office and was eventually promoted to sergeant. He was awarded Police Officer of the Year - Harford County by the Baltimore Sun in 1981 and Deputy of the Year, Harford County Sheriff's Department, 1981.
He chaired the Republican Central Committee, Harford County, 1987–90. In 1996, he was elected as Delegate, Republican Party National Convention, 1996, 2000, 2004.
In 1998, Harkins was elected as Harford County Executive. He served in this office until June 30, 2005 when Governor Robert Ehrlich appointed him to be Director of Maryland Environmental Service.
Election results
- 1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 35A[1]
- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome James M. Harkins, Rep. 18,655 36% Won Donald C. Fry, Dem. 14,458 28% Won James F. Greenwell, Rep. 10,443 20% Lost Joseph Lutz, Dem. 7,858 15% Lost
- 1990 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 35A[2]
- Voters to choose two:
Name Votes Percent Outcome James M. Harkins, Rep. 10,122 29% Won Donald C. Fry, Dem. 8,791 25% Won James A. Adkins, Rep. 8,594 24% Lost Joseph Lutz, Dem. 7,946 22% Lost