Chao Wu (politician) explained

Chao Wu
State Delegate:Maryland
District:9A
Term Start:January 11, 2023
Alongside:Natalie Ziegler
Predecessor:Trent Kittleman
Office1:Member of the Howard County Board of Education at-large
Termend1:December 5, 2022
Termstart1:December 3, 2018
Predecessor1:Bess Altwerger
Sandra French
Christine O'Connor
Cynthia Vaillancourt
Successor1:Jacky McCoy
Linfeng Chen
Birth Place:Yingshan County, Hubei, China
Party:Democratic
Residence:Clarksville, Maryland
Education:University of Science and Technology of China (BE)
National University of Singapore (ME)
University of Maryland, College Park (PhD)
Children:2
Profession:Engineer, data scientist
Website:Campaign website

Chao Wu (born 1976/1977)[1] is an American politician. He is a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for District 9A in Howard and Montgomery counties. He was previously a member of the Howard County Board of Education from 2018 to 2022.

Background

Wu attended the University of Science and Technology of China, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering degree in 2001; the National University of Singapore, where he earned a master degree in electrical and computer engineering in 2003;[2] and the University of Maryland, College Park, receiving a Doctor of Philosophy degree in electrical and computer engineering in 2009.[3] While at the University of Maryland, Wu served as president of the local Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) chapter.[4] As CSSA president, Wu campaigned against Tibetan independence and perceived biased content in The Diamondback towards the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

After graduating, Wu worked in the private and public sectors, specializing in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, cybersecurity and enterprise risk management. Wu represented the River Hill community of Columbia, Maryland on the Columbia Association's board of directors until 2018,[5] and served as a board member of the River Hill Village Association from 2012 to 2018. During this time, Wu was instrumental in initiating Columbia's sister city agreement with Liyang.[6]

In November 2017 Wu filed to run for the Howard County Board of Education.[7] He won the nonpartisan primary election on June 27, 2018,[8] and later won election to the board on November 6.[9] In December 2020, Wu was elected as the Board of Education's chairperson, becoming the first Asian American to lead the board.[10] In October 2021, Wu was named to serve as a board member to the Maryland Association of Boards of Education.[11]

In February 2022 Wu filed to run for the Maryland House of Delegates. He won the Democratic primary on July 19, 2022, and later won the general election on November 8, narrowly defeating incumbent state delegate Trent Kittleman with Natalie Ziegler.[12]

In the legislature

Wu was sworn into the Maryland House of Delegates on January 11, 2023.[13] He is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee.[14]

Personal life

Wu lives in Clarksville, Maryland.[15] He is a father of two children.[16]

Political positions

In June 2021 Wu voted against ending the school system's school resource officer program. The school board voted 5–3 to continue the program.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Ehrenhaft . Ethan . As Vicky Cutroneo and Chao Wu end terms on Howard school board, they say last four years were challenging and rewarding . January 13, 2023 . . December 1, 2022 . January 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230113192319/https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/cng-ho-departing-school-board-members-20221201-laolduhuajasvakl5qaw7bmdfq-story.html . live .
  2. Web site: Members – Delegate Chao Wu . mgaleg.maryland.gov . . January 11, 2023 . January 11, 2023 . January 11, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230111211713/https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Members/Details/wu01 . live .
  3. Web site: Q&A Series – Next Generation Leaders: Dr. Chao Wu . November 23, 2022 . . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124041806/https://www.committee100.org/blog/qa-series-next-generation-leaders-dr-chao-wu/ . live .
  4. Book: Hamilton . Clive . Hidden Hand: Exposing How the Chinese Communist Party is Reshaping the World . Hidden Hand (book) . Ohlberg . Mareike . September 3, 2020 . . 978-1-78607-784-4 . 93 . en . Political elites on the periphery . 1150166864 . Clive Hamilton . Mareike Ohlberg.
  5. News: Greisman . David . Few contested races in upcoming CA board, village elections . November 23, 2022 . . April 9, 2012 . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124041805/https://www.baltimoresun.com/ph-ho-cf-columbia-board-races-0412-20120406-story.html . live .
  6. News: Holzberg . Janene . June 15, 2018 . Columbia poised to add China's Liyang as sister city . . live . March 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230310105028/https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/bs-md-ho-columbia-sister-city-20180613-story.html . March 10, 2023 . Han's attention focused on Columbia after she was introduced to Chao Wu, a Chinese-American who is a member of the Columbia Association village board, is running for a seat on the Howard County Board of Education and writes a blog about Columbia. He is serving as a vice chair on the Liyang Sister City Committee..
  7. News: Michaels . Andrew . Candidates eyeing Howard Board of Education seats in 2018 . November 23, 2022 . . November 6, 2017 . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124041805/https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/columbia/ph-ho-cf-board-candidates-20171109-story.html . live .
  8. News: Nocera . Jess . Eight Howard County school board candidates advance . November 23, 2022 . . June 27, 2018 . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124041806/https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/ph-ho-cf-school-board-primary-0626-story.html . live .
  9. Web site: Alum Chao Wu wins public office in Howard County . ece.umd.edu . . November 23, 2022 . December 6, 2018 . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124041806/https://ece.umd.edu/news/story/alum-chao-wu-wins-public-office-in-howard-county . live .
  10. News: Meyer . Jacob Calvin . After swearing in of new members, Chao Wu becomes first Asian American to serve as Howard school board chair . November 23, 2022 . . December 7, 2020 . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124041806/https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/cng-ho-new-board-sworn-in-20201208-bn275bmdc5ezxa5l6lsizzqotu-story.html . live .
  11. News: Shwe . Elizabeth . Virginia McGraw Named New Maryland Association of Boards of Education President . November 23, 2022 . . October 15, 2021 . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124041806/https://www.marylandmatters.org/2021/10/15/virginia-mcgraw-named-new-maryland-association-of-boards-of-education-president/ . live .
  12. News: Bixby . Ginny . Ziegler, Wu declare victory in tight District 9A House of Delegates race . November 23, 2022 . . November 23, 2022 . November 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221123165650/https://bethesdamagazine.com/2022/11/23/ziegler-wu-declare-victory-in-tight-district-9a-house-of-delegates-race/ . live .
  13. Web site: Chao Wu, Maryland State Delegate . January 21, 2023 . Maryland Manual On-Line . Maryland State Archives . January 19, 2023 . January 21, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230121031350/https://msa.maryland.gov/msa/mdmanual/06hse/html/msa18498.html . live .
  14. News: Gaines . Danielle E. . Jones announces new Democratic caucus, committee leaders for 2023 General Assembly session . January 5, 2023 . . January 5, 2023 . January 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230106001436/https://www.marylandmatters.org/2023/01/05/jones-announces-new-democratic-caucus-committee-leaders-for-2023-general-assembly-session/ . live .
  15. News: Haynes . Allana . Three candidates running for two seats on Howard County school board . November 23, 2022 . . March 1, 2022 . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124041807/https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/cng-ho-cf-hcpss-board-of-education-candidate-profiles-20220225-20220301-2wczikt6dzgtxnovigqtb7i4xu-story.html . live .
  16. News: Michaels . Andrew . Pointers Run Elementary fourth-grader designs animal T-shirts for Ellicott City flood recovery . November 23, 2022 . . January 9, 2017 . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124041808/https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/ph-ho-cf-student-shirt-fundraiser-0112-20170109-story.html . live .
  17. News: Haynes . Allana . Resource officers will remain in Howard County schools next year, Board of Education decides in 5–3 vote . November 23, 2022 . . June 25, 2021 . November 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221124041810/https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/howard/cng-ho-cf-howard-county-board-of-education-meeting-sros-20210624-20210625-xihq32jxkbffdobbumv5y33bla-story.html . live .