Fmr. Lt. Gov. Melvin Steinberg Dies at 92
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MARYLAND – Former Lieutenant Governor Melvin “Mickey” Steinberg passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 92.
Steinberg served as Maryland’s fifth Lieutenant Governor from 1987 to 1995, under Governor William Donald Schaefer. He also previously served as a member of the Maryland Senate for 20 years, and served as Senate president from 1983 to 1987.
Leaders across the state are reacting to the former leader’s passing.
“Dawn and I are heartbroken by former Lt. Governor Mickey Steinberg’s passing this morning,” Governor Wes Moore wrote on social media. “From his service in the Navy to his tenure as Lt. Governor and beyond, he led a life of public service and deep love for Maryland. His leadership, including during the savings and loan crisis, and his work as Senate President made our state a better place to live and work.”
Former Governor Larry Hogan also took to social media to express his condolences.
“Maryland has lost a true public servant with the passing of Melvin ‘Mickey’ Steinberg, who dedicated nearly three decades to serving our state,” Hogan wrote. “…he played an important role in shaping Maryland and was widely respected for his wisdom, compassion, and ability to bring people together. Yumi and I send our prayers to his wife Anita, his children, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him.”
