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Peter Franchot was elected Maryland's 33rd Comptroller on November 7, 2006, and sworn in to office on January 22, 2007. He was re-elected on November 2, 2010. Prior to his election to statewide office, Mr. Franchot served 20 years in the General Assembly, representing residents of Montgomery County.  In the House of Delegates, Mr. Franchot served on the Appropriations Committee and chaired the transportation and the environment subcommittee.  Throughout his career, he has been a strong advocate for education, health care, transportation and environmental protection initiatives.  As Comptroller, Mr. Franchot has been an independent voice and fiscal watchdog for the taxpayers of Maryland. He serves on the three-member Board of Public Works, which approves millions of dollars in State contracts each year. Comptroller Franchot has worked tirelessly to keep Maryland competitive in the knowledge-based economy, assisting working families and protecting the State's natural resources.