Meet Lee Havis
A life-long resident of Prince George’s County, Lee has been an active, innovative leader in his field of scientific education, primarily as founder and director of the International Montessori Society. Throughout his adult life, he has also been active in civic affairs of Maryland, through organizing such public interest groups as Maryland Public Assembly and Citizens for a Better Prince George’s County.
From 2013-18, Lee served as a member of the Republican central committee of Prince George’s County. He was also 2018 Republican candidate for Maryland State Senate in LD21 and a candidate for US Congress in MD5 in 2020.
Main Issues
- Sensible Development
Transportation and other infrastructure must assure sensible development that respects the unique natural… Continue reading Sensible Development - No to Speed Cameras
In 2009, the Maryland General Assembly passed a law that allows local jurisdictions… Continue reading No to Speed Cameras - Public Safety
Public safety is an important state and local government function, provided primarily through… Continue reading Public Safety - Lower Taxes
In Maryland, the heavy tax burden on ordinary citizens today is eroding initiative… Continue reading Lower Taxes - Improve Public Education
In Maryland, public education has long been an important priority for government spending… Continue reading Improve Public Education
In the news
- Sticking it to Steny
January 3, 2019 Open Letter to Cong. Steny Hoyer (new majority leader, US congress) Dear Cong. Hoyer, Everyone wants to see an end to the government shutdown. And let me… Continue reading Sticking it to Steny - Kirwan Commission – Education Reform
In my campaign for Maryland State Senate, I emphasized that improving public education required more choice and competition, free market solutions, rather than government control through censorship and monopoly to… Continue reading Kirwan Commission – Education Reform - Election Results – what happened?
Summary Introduction RESULTS: for Havis – 22.4% – 9,311 votes. For opponent – 77.5% – 32,262 votes. Money raised: $26,000 Mobilized 500 Volunteers, donors and supporters. – From this year-long… Continue reading Election Results – what happened? - “Touch of Love” in Laurel
My campaign for Maryland state senate in LD21 includes visits to churches in the district. On Sunday, October 21, 2018, I enjoyed the service and meeting members of the “Touch… Continue reading “Touch of Love” in Laurel - Townhall meeting – in review
Last week, on Thursday, October 18, 2018, I conducted a telephone townhall to discuss my campaign with LD21 voters and answer their questions and concerns about the direction of government… Continue reading Townhall meeting – in review

