Delegate Pat Young

Pat Young is a Veteran of the serving his second term in the Maryland House of Delegates representing District 44B in southwest Baltimore County. Growing up in Catonsville, service has always played an important role in his family where they were active members of the community. After graduating from Mount Saint Joseph High School and becoming an Eagle Scout in 2001, Young enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served in the infantry with the 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment. During that time, he served two combat tours in Iraq and a humanitarian mission in Liberia. Returning to civilian life, Young attended Towson University using the GI Bill and advocated for the expansion of support services for returning military students and formed the Student Veterans Group. Young then spent six years as the first Director of Veterans Services at Towson University subsequently running the Department that he helped create as a student. In this role, Young saw first hand the challenges that veterans face in the transition from active duty to civilian life. From bureaucratic hurdles for education funding to predatory lending from private institutions to addressing mental health care - he understood that veterans often face an uphill battle accessing the services they need to succeed. Recognizing these unique challenges and his commitment to community service, Young decided to run for the state legislature and was elected to the Maryland General Assembly representing district 44B in 2015. As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Young is involved in addressing the state’s budgetary challenges - the yearly balance of critical infrastructure, the future of education, and public safety. As Chair of the Oversight Committee on Personnel, he advocates for the safety and wellness for public servants and ensures that our state government is working for all of its residents. Since 2019, Young has served as the Chair of the Baltimore County Delegation.