Baltimore, MD, August 14, 2026 — The Maryland Green Party has signaled a heightened focus on opposing the proliferation of data centers within the state. Gubernatorial candidate Andy Ellis has appointed Taylor Frazier McCollum, a prominent activist from Prince George’s County known for her work against data center development, to serve as a campaign organizer. This move suggests a strategic effort by the party to mobilize opposition and integrate anti-data center sentiment into its electoral platform.

In separate electoral developments, Senator Cheryl Kagan recently hosted a panel discussion involving election officials. The format of the discussion was notable, with topics selected from a hat, indicating a potentially candid and spontaneous exchange of ideas related to election administration and processes.

Additionally, the environmental community in Maryland is acknowledging the retirement of Horacio Tablada. Tablada, a veteran figure in environmental leadership, is concluding a career that spanned decades of service across both Maryland state government and Baltimore County administration. His departure marks the end of a significant tenure in environmental policy and advocacy within the region.

The specific details regarding the extent of McCollum’s organizing duties or the exact topics discussed during Senator Kagan’s panel were not provided. Similarly, the exact length of Tablada’s service or specific achievements during his career were not detailed in the information provided.



Story summarized from the original created by Christine Condon on marylandmatters.org, see more information here.

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