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A Proven Leader… 
Phil Bissett has the
experience and dedication to lead Anne Arundel County. Phil was
appointed to the Anne Arundel County Republican Central Committee in
1990 and went on to serve as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from 1991-1999, representing District 30. A proven leader, Phil
was elected chairman of the Anne Arundel County delegation, the first
Republican and youngest member to serve in that capacity. As a
delegate, he worked to hold the line on taxes.
In 1994, Phil was named
Legislator of the Year by the State’s Attorneys’ Association for his
work protecting the rights of victims of violent crimes and supporting
law enforcement. The Maryland Chamber of Commerce named him
Legislator of the Year in 1997 for working to curb lawsuit abuse.
And, in 1994-95, Mothers Against Drunk Driving honored him for his
sponsorship and dedication to Annie’s Law, which set a new standard for
timely and compulsory blood-alcohol testing and toughened drunk driving
laws. Tireless in his efforts to better our community, he has also
served on numerous boards and commissions, finding solutions and
advocating change for the better.
Phil won the Republican primary for county executive of Anne Arundel
County in 2002 and earned more than 48 percent of the vote in the
general election. After more than 15 years in public life and
service to his community, Phil was appointed by the governor in 2004 to
head the Maryland Rail Commuter Train and Commuter Bus Service (MARC), a
position he recently resigned to dedicate his efforts full time to his
run for county executive of Anne Arundel County. While at
MARC, Phil succeeded in advancing technology, efficiency and reliability
to improve services and options for more than 28,000 Maryland commuters
every day.
A Dedicated Family Man…
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Raised in Mayo, where he lives today, Phil Bissett embodies Anne Arundel
County values. His family has called our county home for
generations. His three sons, Cameron, Corey and Cody, attend
Edgewater public schools.
 Active
in community life, Phil has coached for the Mayo Athletic Association
and participated in the Citizens Advisory Council and PTO of his sons'
schools. He has won recognition for his many contributions as a
community advocate and leader.
Despite his many public roles, he and his wife, Robin, make time with
family a top priority. From checking homework to cheering youth
sports and band performances to enjoying the day fishing on the
Chesapeake Bay, Phil puts family first.
Member, Maryland House of Delegates 1991-1999
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Chairman, Anne Arundel County Delegation to the Maryland General
Assembly
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First Republican and youngest in Anne Arundel County history to be
elected to Chairmanship of Delegation, 1995; Re-elected in 1996,
1997 and 1998
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Member, Maryland House Judiciary Committee
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Ranking Republican, Judiciary Sub-committee on Gambling
Ranking Republican, Joint Committee on Federal Relations
Republican Nominee, Anne Arundel County Executive Primary Election, 2002
Member, American Legislative Exchange Council, Civil Justice Task
Force
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Private Sector Vice Chairman, American Legislative Exchange
Council, Criminal Justice Task Force, 2002
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Chairman, American Legislative Exchange Council, Criminal Justice
Task Force, 1998
Delegate, Republican National Convention, 5th Congressional
District
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Elected as a Committed Dole Delegate, 1996
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Elected as a Committed Bush Delegate, 1992
Member, Anne Arundel County Republican Central Committee, 1990
County Executive's Transition Team, Intergovernmental Relations
Committee, 1990
Member, Governor’s Advisory Committee on Alternative Dispute Resolution
Co-Chairman, Anne Arundel County Committee to Re-Elect President
George Bush, 1992
Co-Chairman, Anne Arundel County Committee to Elect George Bush,
1988
Paid Staff Member, Committee to Elect Bob Neall, U.S. Congress,
1986
Volunteer, Anne Arundel County Committee to Re-Elect President
Ronald Reagan, 1984
Volunteer, Congresswoman Marjorie Holt Re-Election Campaigns, 1982
and 1984
Volunteer, Anne Arundel County Committee to Elect Ronald Reagan,
1980
Delegate, Anne Arundel County School Board Nominating Convention,
2003
Member, Southern Legislative Conference, serving on Federal
Preemption/State Affairs Committee
Supporting Member, Republican Women of Anne Arundel County
Former Member, Young Republicans of Anne Arundel County
Awards and Commendations
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Legislator Advocacy
Award from the Anne Arundel County Marine Trades Association for
sponsoring legislation to repeal the Boat Slip Tax
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Recognized by the
Maryland Municipal League for sponsoring legislation in support of
Municipal government, such as Annapolis and Highland Beach
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Certificate of
Appreciation from the University of Maryland at Baltimore for
sponsoring legislation promoting general practice programs to serve
minority and underserved communities
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Certificate of
Appreciation from the SPCA of Anne Arundel County for sponsoring
legislation to outlaw dog and cock fighting
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Legal Watchdog Award
from the American Tort Reform Association for advocating alternative
dispute resolution
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Certificate of
Appreciation from American Legion Auxiliary Post 226 for support of
military families and issues
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Award from the
Maryland State’s Attorneys’ Association for sponsorship and support
of pro-law enforcement legislation
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Recognized by the
Maryland State Fire Marshall for support of law enforcement and fire
service issues
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Certificates of
Appreciation from the Maryland Department of State Police for
consistently supporting legislation to enhance public safety
Community Advocacy &
Leadership
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Chairman, Maryland
Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse
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Commissioner, Anne
Arundel County Board of License Commissioners
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Board of Directors,
Academy of Law & Public Service
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State Commission on
the Capital City
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Board of Directors,
Challenger Learning Center, Anne Arundel County
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Southern District
Police/Community Relations Council
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Loch Haven Civic
Association & Mayo Civic Association
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South County
Environmental Commission
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Citizen Advisory
Committee, Central Middle School
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PTA Central
Elementary, PTO Central Middle School & PTO South River High School
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Member & Coach, Mayo
Athletic Assoc.
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Honorary Board
Member, YMCA Camp Letts
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