MARCELLUS CREWS
Age: 53
Residence: Upper Marlboro
What have you accomplished for your community that makes you most proud, as a public servant, leader, or advocate?
I was honored to receive the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from [former] President Joe Biden for my dedication to service. Our efforts have included building churches and schools, raising $6.6 million to combat homelessness, and organizing bone marrow drives, which resulted in two life-saving matches within the Black American community.
What do you most hope to accomplish during your first term?
By prioritizing economic and workforce development, the county has the potential to lead the nation in education while creating a seamless pipeline to high-paying jobs for its workforce.
As we face a county budget crisis, are there any areas where you feel that county government is overspending? If so, please specify.
I believe our county faces significant challenges with waste and underperformance. One of the greatest losses occurs when projects are started but left unfinished, highlighting a critical area in need of improvement. Accountability is missing!
Who’s on your team? Please list endorsements and any community groups in which you have a leadership role.
I’m working with the Baltimore County Leaders and Citizens, and Black Leaders of Maryland to name a couple.