Ed DeGrange served four years as a Councilman on the Anne Arundel County Council representing Councilmanic District 2. His term of service was characterized by dedication to his constituents and community. Ed DeGrange worked for sensible growth, stronger public schools, a stronger local economy and better public safety. His service on the Council, particularly the understanding of local government he developed, have better-prepared him to serve his constituents as a State legislator.

In 1998 Ed DeGrange was elected to serve in the Maryland Senate representing Legislative District 32. He has served three terms and will be seeking a fourth. While in the Senate, Ed DeGrange has experienced many accomplishments.

One of his first accomplishments arose from the passage of the BWI Enhancement legislation. This legislation was the first of its kind in the nation and established an advisory committee which reviews and recommends the distribution of funds to communities surrounding the airport.

Ed DeGrange also worked to improve the lives of individuals with a disability by passing legislation that created a taskforce to study parking privileges form individuals with disabilities.

He has also worked to improve the communities he represents by helping nonprofit organizations in District 32 obtain State funding for certain projects. Some of the projects that have come to fruition as a result include a new facility for Opportunity Builders, a field house and press box at Old Mill High Schools Stadium, improvements to the Women’s Club of Linthicum Heights, improving the Jessup Community Hall, the Linthicum Veterans Memorial, and renovation of the Benson Hammond House.

During the 2009 session, Ed DeGrange ensured passage of a Tax Amnesty period which required the Comptroller’s office to waive certain penalties and interest imposed for nonpayment, no reporting, or underreporting of certain taxes. This legislation was introduced to help small business and individuals to get back on their feet during the economic downturn and as a result helped State of Maryland recover $11 million in owed taxes.