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  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
March 15, 2024 at 2:18 PM

Standing with our workers

our state's finances are dependent on the finances of our working families Dear Friend, As Comptroller, I'm constantly looking out for our state's finances - and our state's finances are dependent on the finances of our working families. Whether highlighting challenges we face in reports …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
March 12, 2024 at 1:55 PM

My 2024 Legislative Priorities

Our legislative agenda is dedicated to building a better Maryland Dear Friend, It has been a very busy Legislative Session and we are past halfway! My team and I hit the ground running with our legislative package aimed at making government work better and more equitably for Marylanders.…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
February 29, 2024 at 7:29 PM

Stay updated on our work!

Be sure to sign up for our newsletter.   Friend, Happy Leap Day! As tax season is in full swing, I wanted to share a way to stay updated on what we are working to accomplish in the Office of the Comptroller. Our agency has launched a monthly newsletter to share more about the …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
February 24, 2024 at 7:23 PM

Black History Month

To celebrate this year's theme of "African Americans and the Arts," in the Office of the Comptroller, we've been highlighting Black artists of all kinds   Friend, We are in the midst of Black History Month, a time to honor the strength, struggle, and power of Black Americans. I…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
February 14, 2024 at 4:24 PM

Wish Brooke a Happy Birthday!

  Friend, It's Team Lierman here. Today is Valentine's Day, but it is also Brooke's birthday! We're putting together a card for Brooke to wish her a happy birthday, and to thank her for all of her hard work.  Will you take a minute to sign Brooke's birthday card now?→ A…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
February 5, 2024 at 3:52 PM

Fulfilling Promises

...to make government work better for Marylanders! Dear Friend, Since being sworn in as Maryland’s Comptroller a year ago, I have been hard at work to fulfill my promise to make government work better for all Marylanders. A huge part of making the Office of the Comptroller work better re…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 31, 2024 at 3:01 PM

It’s been a busy month!

It’s been a busy month, so I wanted to share a few highlights with you:   Hi there, it’s Brooke. It’s been a busy month, so I wanted to share a few highlights with you: ➔ At the end of December, the Board of Public Works released our 2023 Year-In-Review Highlights! I’m proud o…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
January 26, 2024 at 4:01 PM

A few recent headlines 📰

The year has only just begun, but Brooke is already hard at work to deliver results for Marylanders (while taking time out to root for the Ravens, of course!).   The year has only just begun, but Brooke is already hard at work to deliver results for Marylanders (while taking ti…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 22, 2024 at 4:30 PM

Roe v. Wade

With extremists still determined to strip us of our rights, we must all recommit ourselves to the fight for reproductive rights and ensure Maryland remains a place where abortion is safe and accessible.   51 years ago, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Roe v. Wade, prote…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Have you read the State of the Economy Report yet?

This report contains fascinating data and anecdotes about the challenges we face to create a strong & resilient economy.   Happy Friday! Earlier this month, the Comptroller’s Office published our first-ever State of the Economy Report. This report contains fascinating data a…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 16, 2024 at 5:01 PM

One year ago!

I’m proud of all we’ve accomplished so far, but there’s still so much left to do!   One year ago, I was sworn in as Maryland’s 34th Comptroller, becoming the first woman independently elected to one of Maryland’s statewide constitutional offices. It was humbling and excit…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 15, 2024 at 2:01 PM

Honoring Dr. King

I hope you can take some time today to reflect on Dr. King’s work and legacy. I look forward to continuing to work together with you to build a better Maryland.   Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though we’ve made progress, marginalized c…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 9, 2024 at 9:30 PM

Final Email

We need all the help we can get right now to ensure our team is fully supported through the next few months.   Hi there, it’s Brooke. My team sent you a message about the fundraising freeze beginning tomorrow, but we still haven’t reached our goal. So, I wanted to reach out qu…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
January 8, 2024 at 3:45 PM

Here Comes the Freeze

While we won’t be able to fundraise, our campaign still operates during this time, so we need your help to ensure our team remains fully supported throughout the fundraising freeze.   Thanks to supporters like you, we were able to keep our campaign up and running throughout 2023…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Climate risk is an investment risk

Last month, I wrote a guest column for the Baltimore Sun detailing why we should treat climate change as an investment risk and how potential federal legislation may prevent us from doing so.   I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Climate risk is an investment risk. Clim…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
January 2, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Happy New Year!!

From your kind words to generous contributions, supporters like you are why we’re where we are today, and I’m endlessly grateful.   Happy New Year! And thank you for your continued support! From your kind words to generous contributions, supporters like you are why we’re …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 4:15 PM

a quick reminder!

I know we’ve sent a few emails about this already, so I won’t take up too much of your time.   I know we’ve sent a few emails about this already, so I won’t take up too much of your time. Our final fundraising deadline of the year is tonight, and we still need your help to reac…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
December 27, 2023 at 4:00 PM

our final deadline of the year 🚨

We’ve worked on rebuilding our campaign throughout the year, especially after last year’s expensive election and the fundraising freeze earlier this year.   We hope you’re enjoying the holiday season! Our final fundraising deadline of the year is almost here, so our team needs…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 23, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Wishing you a happy holiday!

Whether you’re celebrating or taking some time to unwind and reflect on the past year, I hope you can find moments of peace and enjoy this holiday season.   It’s a busy time for all of us at the end of the year, and I wanted to take a moment to wish you and yours a very happy ho…
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 2:15 PM

Sign Brooke’s card →

With the year winding down and the holiday season here, we’re putting together a card for Brooke to thank her for all of her hard work this year.   With the year winding down and the holiday season here, we’re putting together a card for Brooke to thank her for all of her hard …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 19, 2023 at 4:46 PM

Camden Yards

I’m proud of my team's work as we engaged with the Governor, the Maryland Stadium Authority, and all our state partners throughout this process.   Did you see? Since opening day on April 6, 1992 – a game I attended with my father – Camden Yards has been the site of over …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 15, 2023 at 2:16 PM

Help us stay on track!

When the legislative session begins next month, we’ll enter a fundraising freeze, so we must stay on track to ensure our team remains fully supported.   We’re just about halfway through December, but our fundraising has fallen behind. Even in an “off-year,” our campaign is stil…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 13, 2023 at 3:04 PM

a few highlights!

As we approach the end of the year, I’ve been reflecting on all of the work we’ve been able to do in the Comptroller’s office over the year.   As we approach the end of the year, I’ve been reflecting on all of the work we’ve been able to do in the Comptroller’s office over the …
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
December 11, 2023 at 6:00 PM

What Brooke has been up to lately 🗞️

Whether advocating for economic growth or preserving our state’s natural resources, Brooke is creating positive change through her work in the Comptroller’s office.   Since she became Maryland’s Comptroller last January, Brooke has been working hard to improve our state’s syste…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Did you #ShopSmall this holiday season? 🛍️

Spending your dollars at small businesses allows you to support and reinvest in our local economy, going a long way for everyone involved.   With the holiday season here, I wanted to reach out and encourage you to #ShopSmall and #ShopLocal! Maryland is home to many incred…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
December 4, 2023 at 4:34 PM

Your continued support ❤️

Throughout the year, my team and I have focused on rebuilding. We appreciate all the support we’ve received from folks like you.   Thank you for your continued support! Throughout the year, my team and I have focused on rebuilding. We appreciate all the support we’ve received fr…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 30, 2023 at 9:30 PM

I’ll keep this short

I’ve already sent a message about our November fundraising deadline, so I’ll keep this short.   Hi there, I’ve already sent a message about our November fundraising deadline, so I’ll keep this short. The deadline is a few hours away, but we haven’t reached our $5,000 goal. I’m sure you’…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 2:06 PM

Thanks for stepping up

While fundraising has slowed because of the holidays, our campaign operates year-round, so we’re counting on your support now more than ever.       Authorized by Brooke Lierman for Maryland; Chairman, Alvin Lee; Treasurer, Candace Dodson-Reed. Brooke Li…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 25, 2023 at 2:00 PM

It’s Small Business Saturday! 🛍️

Whether it’s a coffee shop, a boutique, or anything in between, I’d love to hear about your favorite small businesses in Maryland!   I hope your Thanksgiving was restful and joyful! But the weekend isn’t over yet because today is Small Business Saturday! Maryland is home to cou…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 1:01 PM

From me and my family to you!

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it gives us all a chance to take a breath and take a moment to share our gratitude for one another.   Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays because it gives us all a chance to take a breath and take a moment …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 20, 2023 at 4:01 PM

help us get on track 🚨

I know this is a busy time of year for folks, but fundraising must remain a priority for our campaign so we can keep building little by little every month and every year.   We’re just ten days away from our November deadline, but we’re not on track to meet our monthly fundraisin…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 17, 2023 at 4:00 PM

This is a big deal for our state!

While so much work remains, relocating the FBI to Maryland is one of many ways we’re improving our state, and I am proud to continue to help push us forward!   Last week, Governor Moore, Congressman Steny Hoyer, our Senators, County Executive Alsobrooks, and many more elected o…
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
November 15, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Criss-crossing Maryland

Brooke is dedicated to making our state’s systems more efficient and accessible for everyone.   Since becoming Comptroller, Brooke has continued to travel across the state to meet with as many Marylanders as she can! Here are a few of the areas she’s been to over the past few …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 11, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Honoring our veterans

As the granddaughter and niece of veterans, I know the sacrifice so many have made to keep our country safe and how important it is to honor our veterans for their service.   Today is Veterans Day, a time to honor those who have served our country. As the granddaughter and nie…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM

1 year ago ❤️

Winning the election was huge – but making history that night wasn’t the goal. The goal was to make a positive difference in the lives of Marylanders.   One year ago, we won the Comptroller race. This wasn’t an easy race. It ended up being the most expensive Comptroller …
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
November 6, 2023 at 4:15 PM

There’s still time to get involved!

We have a few more events to attend, and one of the best ways to help our campaign is to volunteer with our team.   The end of the year is almost here, but our campaign is still operating and working to connect with residents across the state! We have a few more events to…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
November 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM

thank you so much! ❤️

Last month was especially busy for our entire team, which made it even more difficult to fundraise, but we could still reach our goal because of your support!   Thank you so much for helping us reach our fundraising goal last month! After running in the most expensive Comptrol…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 9:00 PM

a quick update before we trick or treat 🎃

As you may know, our October fundraising deadline is tonight, so my team and I rely on your support to help us stay on track to meet our $5,000 goal.   Happy Halloween! Before we take Teddy and Eliza trick or treating, I wanted to update you on our fundraising goal. As y…
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
October 27, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Our October deadline →

October has been a busy month of work and travel for Brooke and our team, so we haven’t been able to fundraise as much as we have in prior months.   Our October fundraising deadline is only four days away! October has been a busy month of work and travel for Brooke and o…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 3:00 PM

ICYMI: Recent headlines! 📰

Whether in the office or out in the community, Brooke is dedicated to building a better Maryland for generations to come.   Take a look at a few of these recent headlines about what Brooke has been up to: Maryland ends 2023 fiscal year with $555M budget surplus “Th…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 20, 2023 at 3:30 PM

a quick question for you

Because I’m so busy at work, our campaign has no fundraising events this month, which makes fundraising emails like this one even more important for us!   Because I’m so busy at work, our campaign has no fundraising events this month, which makes fundraising emails like this on…
  Lierman Campaign HQ · [email protected]
October 18, 2023 at 3:15 PM

Take a look at what Brooke has been up to lately!

Since being sworn in, Brooke has visited Comptroller branch offices and businesses and met with community members across the state to learn more about how we can best serve our community.   Throughout the year, Brooke has been committed to connecting with Marylanders across the …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Some tax highlights!

My team and I are proud to serve Marylanders. We look forward to continue working together to make our systems more efficient and accessible for all our residents.   One of my goals as Comptroller is to be more transparent about our work, so I wanted to take a moment to share s…
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
October 12, 2023 at 2:31 PM

Help us keep up

Usually, October is a good month for us, but because of travel and work, Brooke has no fundraising events scheduled this month!   We’re nearly halfway through the month, but we’re falling behind in our fundraising. Usually, October is a good month for us, but because of travel …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Working to address climate change

In last week’s Board of Public Works meeting, I spoke about the importance of ensuring that our grant programs are aligned with our climate resilience goals.   Climate change poses an ongoing threat to our future, so it’s imperative that we take this into account at all levels o…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 5, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Sign up for our Comptroller newsletter!

Later this fall, my team and I will start sharing more about the office and our work through a newsletter that will come out at least monthly.   I promised I would bring more news to you about what we are working on in the Office of the Comptroller – and now we are about to laun…
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
October 3, 2023 at 2:30 PM

incredibly thankful!

Anything we do, whether sending emails like this or attending events across the state, is only possible because of your support. So, I hope you know how incredibly thankful we are!   Thank you! Because of supporters like you, we reached our quarterly fundraising goal at the end …
  Brooke Lierman · [email protected]
September 30, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Sorry to bother you on a Saturday!

I know fundraising emails can feel overwhelming, and I’m sure we’re not the only campaign that has sent you them lately, so I’ll explain a little more about why fundraising is so important for our campaign:   Hi, it’s Brooke. I’m sorry to bother you on a Saturday, but I wanted …
  Lierman HQ · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 1:30 PM

Our next quarterly deadline is almost here

From traveling around the state to sending emails like these, campaign costs can add up fast, and your support allows us to keep all of our systems running smoothly.   Our next quarterly fundraising deadline is almost here! We had a busy summer attending events and connecting …
  Team Lierman · [email protected]
September 27, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Folks, did you see this headline?

Last week, Brooke announced that the state wrapped up the fiscal year with a $555 million unassigned general fund balance.   Last week, Brooke announced that the state wrapped up the fiscal year with a $555 million unassigned general fund balance. This is a big deal! While t…