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Jay A. JacobsREPRepublican Delegate, District 36
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Jay A. Jacobs (born January 28, 1953) is an American politician from the Republican Party who is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing the 36th district since 2011.

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Education3 - 3 of 1
Kent County High Schol
Graduated
Past Positions1 - 5 of 5
Minority Caucus Chair
Maryland State House of Delegates
2023 - Current
Mayor
Rock Hall
1999 - 2011
Delegate
Maryland State House of Delegates
2010 - Current
Vice-Mayor
Rock Hall
1997 - 1999
Owner
Jay A. Jacobs Complete Kitchens and Baths Limited Liability Company
1986 - Current
Other Experience1 - 32 of 32
Member
Rural Healthcare Delivery Workgroup
2016 - 2017
Member
Maryland Dairy Industry Oversight and Advisory Council
2015 - Current
Member
Maryland Mayor's Association
1999 - 2011
Member
Eastern Shore Association of Municipalities
1997 - 2011
Member
Maryland Municipal League
1997 - 2011
President
Kent County Council of Governments
2007 - 2010
Chair
Rock Hall Tricentenial
2007
District Vice-President
Maryland Municipal League
2002 - 2007
Member
Kent County Council of Governments
1997 - 2007
President
Maryland Mayor’s Association
2003
Member
Board of Directors, Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company
1997 - Current
Firefighter
Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Company
1996 - Current
Member
Kent County Community Marching Band
1993 - Current
Member
Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board, Queen Anne's County
1990 - 1992
Member
Planning and Zoning Board, Rock Hall
1976 - 1980
Member
Bainbridge Development Advisory Board, 2011-present
Member
Wesley United Methodist Church
Member
Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee
2021 - Current
Member
Environment and Transportation Committee
2019 - Current
Chair
Republican Party Caucus, Maryland State House of Delegates
2013 - Current
Chair
Kent County Delegation
2011 - Current
Chair
Caroline County Delegation
2011 - Current
Member
Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays
2009 - 2011
Member
Upper Shore Regional Council
2007 - Current
Member
Workforce Housing Task Force, Kent County
2006 - 2007
Member
Strategic Economic Development Advisory Board, Kent County
2003 - 2004
Member
Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board, Queen Anne's County
1990 - 1992
Former Minority Caucus Chair
Maryland State House of Delegates
Former President
Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board, Queen Anne's County
Member
Mid-Shore Regional Council, 2011-present
Member
Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland, 2011-present
Member
Nutrient Management Advisory Committee, 2011-present