William J. Wivell
William J. Wivell (born June 9, 1964) is a Republican member of the Maryland House of Delegates.[1] Since 2015, he has represented District 2A, which covers parts of Washington County.
William J. Wivell | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the 2A district | |
| Assumed office March 16, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew A. Serafini |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 9, 1964 Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
In October 2021, he was one of five Maryland state legislators from Garrett, Allegany and Washington counties who sent a pair of letters to West Virginia officials asking about annexation of Western Maryland to West Virginia.[2][3] These letters caused a local uproar, with Allegany County officials calling the request a political stunt, an embarrassment and unneeded distraction.[4] Following criticism from local officials and some constituents, Delegate Jason Buckel and State Senator George Edwards issued a letter withdrawing support for the secession proposal.[5]
References
- "William J. Wivell, Maryland State Delegate". msa.maryland.gov.
- Wood, Pamela (October 22, 2021). "Western Maryland lawmakers ask West Virginia officials to 'consider adding us' to their state". The Baltimore Sun. Retrieved October 23, 2021 – via MSN.
- Gawel, Anna (October 22, 2021). "West Virginia governor would welcome 3 Western Md. counties with 'open arms'". WTOP-FM. Retrieved October 23, 2021.
- "President Shade Comments, Oct.21, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting RE Letter to State of WV". Allegany County Government. October 21, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021 – via YouTube.
- "Edwards, Buckel withdraw support for secession efforts". WCBC (AM). October 23, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2021.