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House of Delegates, District 23

Michael Riker

Candidate for House of Delegates, District 23

Republican

Background

Occupation
Retired police officer
Campaign website
riker4pg.com

Retired Prince George's County police officer (22 years) and former U.S. Capitol Police officer. Ran for Prince George's County Council at-large in 2024.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges a balanced budget with no new taxes.

    Michael Riker: My Plan

    Campaign website · Friends of Michael Riker · riker4pg.com

    “Balanced Budget with No New Taxes”
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  • Proposes exempting seniors from education-related taxes.

    Michael Riker: My Plan

    Campaign website · Friends of Michael Riker · riker4pg.com

    “Implement a policy that exempts senior citizens from paying education-related taxes”
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Public safety

  • Proposes recruitment bonuses for police, fire and corrections.

    Michael Riker: My Plan

    Campaign website · Friends of Michael Riker · riker4pg.com

    “Launch aggressive recruitment campaigns for police, fire, and corrections departments. Offer competitive salaries, benefits, and signing bonuses to attract new officers.”
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Education

  • Supports parental opt-outs from non-core curriculum.

    Michael Riker: My Plan

    Campaign website · Friends of Michael Riker · riker4pg.com

    “Provide parents with the ability to opt-in or opt-out of certain non-core curriculum content”
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Roads & infrastructure

  • Proposes requiring developers to fund road improvements.

    Michael Riker: My Plan

    Campaign website · Friends of Michael Riker · riker4pg.com

    “Require developers to contribute to road widening and improvement projects as a condition of their permits.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michael Riker on them.

  • HousingNo documented position found.
  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
  • Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
  • Courts & justiceNo documented position found.

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