𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗕𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

MONROVIA – The House of Representatives has commenced deliberations on a proposal seeking the upward adjustment of salaries and benefits for staffers, as well as the establishment of additional political positions within Members’ offices. The proposal was presented during the House’s 9th Day Sitting of the 2nd Quarter of its 2nd Session on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

The initiative, introduced through a formal communication by Mr. Anthony Williams, Representative of Maryland County Electoral District #2, aims to address the remuneration and structural gaps affecting staff within the legislative framework.

In his communication, Williams emphasized the need to review and enhance the salaries and benefits of the following categories of staff:

Representative Office Staffers, Central Administration Staffers, and Plenary Secretarial Staffers

“These individuals play critical roles in supporting the legislative and representational functions of Members,” Rep. Williams stated. “An improvement in their compensation will help retain qualified professionals and further strengthen institutional effectiveness.”

In addition to the salary adjustment, Hon. Williams proposed the establishment of four new political support positions in the office of each Representative, aimed at strengthening constituency engagement and program implementation:

Youth Coordinator – To engage and mobilize youth on issues such as education, employment, and civic responsibility.

Women Coordinator – To support women-centric programs and promote gender inclusivity in legislative activities.

Religious Coordinator – To interface with faith-based organizations and promote ethical standards in community outreach.

Disabled Coordinator – To advocate for the inclusion and welfare of persons living with disabilities.

The proposal also included the recommendation to establish the following district-level roles:

District Information Officer, Coordinator for Disadvantaged District Youth, District Scholarship Coordinator and District Security Coordinator

Hon. Williams described these additions as strategic in advancing representation, fostering inclusive governance, and aligning constituency services with contemporary administrative standards.

Following deliberations, the Plenary voted to forward the communication to the Committees on Ways, Means and Finance, and Rules, Order and Administration for further review. The joint committees have been mandated to report back to Plenary within two weeks.