Rosapepe Considers Run for Comptroller

State Sen. Jim Rosapepe (D–District 21) announced Tuesday that he has formed a team of advisers in anticipation of a possible bid for Maryland comptroller in 2014. 

Rosapepe said he has gathered more than nearly 80 supporters to advise him if current Comptroller Peter Franchot chooses to run for governor.

"In today's difficult economic environment, Maryland needs leadership with broad experience in public finance and private business—and with values [that] reflect the progressive traditions of our state,” Rosapepe said in a press release.

Rosapepe has served as state senator since 2006. He was previously a delegate for 11 years before President Clinton named him U.S. Ambassador to Romania in 1997. He is also chairman and CEO of Patuxent Capital Group, a venture capital and private equity firm.

Rosapepe’s list of advisers includes Anne Arundel County Council member Jamie Benoit (D-4th District) Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, former Maryland Governor Parris Glendening and Maryland Senate President Mike Miller. He also has the support of fellow Democrats Barbara Frush, Josalyn Pena Melnyk and Ben Barnes, the delegates from District 21.

The full list of Rosapepe's advisers is attached to this article in PDF format.