Delegate Cathi Forbes

Today is a good day to remember not only the struggles of our past, but the importance of working together toward a more just future.

Happy Juneteenth!

— Cathi

Early voting continues until 8 tonight. The closest place to cast your ballot is at Towson University, 1 Auburn Drive.

Election Day is this Tuesday, June 23rd, and mail-in ballot drop boxes are available until the polls close that day. For a list of locations and more information, visit CathiForbes.com/election-2026

Let your voice be heard somewhere besides Facebook! 🙂

-- Cathi

It's hard saying goodbye to beloved teachers and school administrators. So we just say thank you!

Chris Carter, the assistant principal at West Towson Elementary, is moving to Colorado with his wife, a surgeon who is starting a job there. Chris is LITERALLY Going West!

And at Dumbarton Middle School, Baltimore County Councilman Mike Ertel and I paid tribute to four retiring school teachers and staff.

School Nurse Donna Miedusiewski spent 20 years with Baltimore County Public Schools, the last 13 at Dumbarton.

Dumbarton's Toni Sillers has been a social worker for 38 years, the last 20 with BCPS.

Teacher extraordinaire Dan Sievers is retiring after 32 years of service to BCPS. He wasn't able to attend our ceremony because of a personal obligation. But his students and colleagues will miss him for sure!

And one more shoutout to music teacher Howard Miskimon, who we celebrated earlier this month for 55 years at BCPS, 50 of those at Dumbarton — with no plans to retire. We didn’t have a citation for him then, but we did this week!

Thank you, all!

-- Cathi

Dumbarton Middle School PTSA West Towson PTA

Such a fun time walking in the Baltimore Pride parade!

Great to join our congressman, Rep. Johnny Olszewski, and so many other friends and colleagues for an afternoon filled with unity and positivity.

It's more important than ever that we show up and stand up for the LGBTQ+ community. Many thanks to all who braved the heat today!

-- Cathi

Happy 50th birthday to the Maryland Science Center!

It was a pleasure to join their anniversary celebration this morning as they kick off a significant renovation to the plaza in front of the building.

As a member of House Appropriations Committee and the Capital Budget Subcommittee, I'm happy to help direct state funding to projects like this. The Science Center continues to be a major regional draw, and today's groundbreaking promises to keep it vibrant and relevant for the next 50 years!

-- Cathi

Cathy Rickels has spent the last 35 years as a teacher at Rodgers Forge Elementary. And she’s been with Baltimore County Public Schools for 42!

Today, the school threw this RFES legend a retirement party. And many of her current and former students and families were there, along with Baltimore County Councilman Mike Ertel and me.

Mrs. Rickels taught both my kids and Mike’s, so we were thrilled to join the celebration and wish her the very best!

— Cathi

Rodgers Forge PTA Rodgers Forge Community Association

Early voting begins tomorrow throughout Maryland, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and continues through June 18th.

Here in our district, the early voting center is at Towson University, 1 Auburn Drive.

You can also vote on Election Day, June 23rd, at your designated polling place. Or if you received a replacement mail-in ballot, you can drop that in any state drop box between now and Election Day.

I've created a page on my website with all the dates, locations, and times you'll need to let your voice be heard. Visit CathiForbes.com/election-2026

-- Cathi