Herbert H. McMillan

Herbert H. McMillan (born May 30, 1958) is a Republican former member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing District 30 in Anne Arundel County, MD from 2003 to 2007 and from 2011 to 2019. He served alongside Democrat Michael E. Busch and Republican Ron George. In 2006 he challenged District 30 Senator John Astle, a Democrat, who defeated him 53 percent to 47 percent.

Herbert H. McMillan
Member of the Maryland House of Delegates
from the 30th district
In office
January 12, 2011 – January 9, 2019
Preceded byVirginia P. Clagett
In office
January 8, 2003 – January 10, 2007
Preceded byC. Richard D'Amato
Succeeded byRon George
Personal details
Born (1958-05-30) May 30, 1958
Knoxville, Tennessee
Political partyRepublican
ProfessionPilot

Education

McMillan graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science degree in history and later completed graduate studies in public administration at Central Michigan University in 1990.

Career

McMillan served in U.S. Navy from 1980 until 1991. He received a Navy commendation medal in 1988. He has served in the U.S. Naval Reserve since leaving active duty with the Navy. McMillan has also been a pilot for American Airlines since 1991.

McMillian first started his public service by being elected as an Annapolis Alderman representing 5th Ward. He served from 1997-2001, when he ran for a seat in the Maryland House of Delegates. During his term on the city council, he on the Economic Matters and Housing and Human Welfare Committees. He also chaired the Rules Committee during his tenure

While in his first term in the House of Delegates, McMillan served on the Judiciary Committee. In his second term he served on the Environmental Matters Committee, and then the Health and Government Operation Committee in 2015. McMillian was also appointed as the Chief Deputy Minority Whip, a position he held till his retirement form the House of Delegates. He was also a member of the Anne Arundel County Delegation, where he was the chair of the Capital Projects/Bond Bill Subcommittee, from 2011-2018. Finally, he was a member and founder and chair of the Maryland Taxpayers Protection Caucus, the Maryland Bicycle and Pedestrian Caucus, the Maryland Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, and the Maryland Veterans Caucus.

Outside of his legislative work, he was president of the West Annapolis Parent-Teacher Association from 1990–91, the vice-president of the Hunt Meadow Homeowners Association from 1991 until 1996, and a board member of the Anne Arundel County Economic Opportunity Committee from 1998 until 2002.

He is also a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Alumni Association, the Fleet Reserve Association, the Knights of Columbus, the St. Mary's Royal Blue and the Annapolis Touchdown Club. He received the Taxpayers Advocate Award from the Maryland Taxpayers Association in 2002.

Election results
  • 2010 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 30th District[1]
Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
Ronald A. George, Rep. 25,631   19.25%    Won
Michael E. Busch, Dem. 23,995   18.02%    Won
Herb McMillan, Rep. 22,553   16.94%    Won
Virginia P. Clagett, Dem. 21,142   15.88%    Lost
Seth Howard, Rep. 20,080   15.08%    Lost
Judd Legum, Dem. 19,670   14.77%    Lost
Other Write-Ins 89   0.07%    
  • 2002 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – 30th District[2]
Voters to choose three:
Name Votes Percent Outcome
Michael E. Busch, Dem. 22,422   17.7%    Won
Virginia P. Clagett, Dem. 21,875   17.3%    Won
Herbert McMillan, Rep. 20,972   16.6%    Won
C. Richard D'Amato, Dem. 20,545   16.3%    Lost
Michael Collins, Rep. 19,140   15.1%    Lost
Nancy Almgren, Rep. 18,861   14.9%    Lost
David M. Gross, Green 2,536   2.0%    Lost
Other Write-Ins 71   0.1%    

References and notes
  1. "Maryland House of Delegates Election Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on May 24, 2013
  2. "House of Delegates Results". Maryland State Board of Elections. Retrieved on Jan, 20th, 2008
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