Martin O'Malley To Deliver Kansas Democrats Washington Days Keynote Speech on Saturday, March 7, 2015

Former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley To Deliver Kansas Democrats Washington Days Keynote Speech

TOPEKA - The Kansas Democratic Party proudly announces that Martin O'Malley, former Governor of Maryland, will deliver the keynote speech at the KDP's Washington Days banquet on Saturday, March 7, 2015.  The banquet will be held at the Downtown Topeka Ramada Convention Center Regency Ballroom at a time to be determined.

"I am looking forward to joining the Kansas Democratic Party to chart a path forward that empowers all Americans from the heartland to the mid-Atlantic," O'Malley said. "Kansas is ground zero in the debate over the choices we make as leaders: whether we should prioritize budget-busting tax cuts for the wealthiest, or choose to invest in our children’s future, grow businesses so they can succeed in today’s economy and create a climate of opportunity for all. In Maryland, we never lost sight of the better choices we needed to make, and we stayed focused on investing in critical priorities like education, infrastructure, and innovation. And as a result of those investments, Maryland is a national leader in schools, median income, holding down the cost of college tuition, and innovation and entrepreneurship. I look forward to coming to Kansas and sharing this message of results, and to stand with Kansas Democrats to expand opportunities for Sunflower State families, create good-paying jobs, and grow the state’s economy."

Martin O’Malley served the people of Maryland as Governor from 2007 to 2015.  Prior to becoming Governor, O’Malley served as Mayor of the City of Baltimore from 1999 until 2007.

"Martin O'Malley a bold, progressive leader in the Democratic Party, and we are honored that he will be joining us in Kansas for Washington Days," KDP Chair Joan Wagnon said.  "Governor O'Malley was governor of a state with the best public schools, job growth, and ranked #1 in Innovation and Entrepreneurship for three years (U.S. Chamber of Commerce.  All of these accomplishments are why some have called him 'arguably the best manager in government.'  Kansas Democrats are very much looking forward to hearing his call to action."