Christa Tichy is a trailblazer in every aspect of her life. She is the first female licensed master electrician in the State of Maryland. She is a long-time Montgomery County resident who is seeking election to the Maryland House of Delegates, District 19, in order to advance her unique platform focusing on labor, education, housing and other important issues facing her community. Christa began her career as an electrician through the apprenticeship program at IBEW and has spent her time since giving back to IBEW and promoting the importance of trades and unions through, among other things, the work she has performed; the education program she has created, fostered and developed; the boards she is a member and participant on; efforts through various Montgomery County chambers organizations; and as a member and assistant secretary of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee.

Policy Objectives

• Education/investment into vocational education and a skilled workforce;

• Increase affordable housing and equitable development;

• Equitable transit-oriented development;

• Support small businesses and working families;

• Protect seniors on fixed incomes;

• Advocate for safety in schools.

• Education background

Education

• Associate’s Degrees in Construction Management and General Studies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

• In process of obtaining Master’s Degree in Homeland Security