Local Delegate Barry Beauchamp reflects on his first General Assembly

MARYLAND. – Delegate Barry Beauchamp of District 38 is reflecting on his first General Assembly this year. The Wicomico County Delegate was involved in several intense sessions as the state worked through its budget crisis.

Other issues like solar, education, and tax increases made deliberations hard for the 3 months. Del. Beauchamp told WMDT, he went against his nature by becoming an elected official.

“I’m a homebody; I like to be at home, so for five days a week for the 90-day session is certainly something I didn’t really like. But I knew when I signed up, that was part of the deal.”

The Delegate was a strong proponent of making the state more business competitive. He and Sen. Mary Beth Carozza also played a pivotal role in helping gain funding towards the Mason Dixon Sports Complex.

He is excited about what next year may hold for the state. “I think next year will be positive, because I feel like I have established those relationships on the other side of the aisle, and hopefully that will show.”

The funding for the sports complex is $200,000. Wicomico County officials expect the renovation project to be completed in spring 2026.