Brad Eaby

Brad Eaby

Democratic Party

Education

Law

Widener University, 1988

Personal

Profession

Attorney

Brad Eaby was a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Delaware. He was defeated in the Democratic primary election.

Biography

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An attorney, Eaby began his career in private practice at the law firm of Barros, McNamara, Mankiewicz, Scanlon & Taylor, P.A., eventually becoming a partner. He left the firm in 2008 and started his own personal injury and criminal defense practice called the Eaby Law Firm, LLC, where he worked until December 2016. In 2006, Eaby ran for and won election to the Kent County Levy Court and assumed office in 2007. He was re-elected twice and, in 2013, was elected vice president of the court. In December 2016, Eaby resigned his seat on the Levy Court after accepting a position representing the Delaware Department of Transportation before the Department of Justice.

Eaby also served as the chairman of the Dover/Kent County Metropolitan Planning Organization and held an appointed position on the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce. Eaby left the Metropolitan Planning Organization in December 2016. He has volunteered for various service organizations, including Delaware Volunteer Legal Services, Inc., Community Legal Aid Society, Office of the Child Advocate, and more.

Education

J.D., Delaware Law School of Widener University (1988)

Elections

2016

See also: Delaware Lieutenant Gubernatorial election, 2016

Eaby filed to run as a Democratic candidate for lieutenant governor of Delaware in 2016. He competed in the September 13 Democratic primary election with former Sussex County, Del., Register of Wills Greg Fuller, Wilmington, Del., councilwoman Sherry Dorsey Walker, Rehoboth Beach, Del., commissioner Kathy McGuiness, State Senator Bethany Hall-Long and New Castle County, Del., Register of Wills Ciro Poppiti III.

The following candidates ran in the Delaware Democratic primary for lieutenant governor.

Delaware Democratic primary for lieutenant governor, 2016
Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Bethany Hall-Long	29.09%	18,326
Sherry Dorsey Walker	21.82%	13,748
Kathy McGuiness	17.24%	10,860
Ciro Poppiti III	17.21%	10,835
Greg Fuller	9.05%	5,701
Brad Eaby	5.59%	3,522
Total Votes		62,992
Source: Delaware Department of Elections

Campaign themes

2016

Eaby's campaign website included the following positions:

On healthcare:

“

Engage Delawareans at the grass roots level to learn the needs in their communities; collaborate on finding solutions that are not “one size fits all”; reduce long-term health care costs by rewarding those who take responsibility for their own wellness. Emphasize preventive measures focused on physical well-being by expanding community, provider and employer partnerships that avoid high health costs before they occur; expand same partnerships for mental health and substance abuse education, prevention and treatment. Bridge the gap between communities and public/private resources to assure that all Delawareans have access to the health care they need; delivered when they need it most; and provided where it makes most medical and economic sense.

”

On law enforcement:

“

Collaborate with local and state law enforcement to strengthen Community Policing efforts across Delaware; support an “integrated approach” where police not only patrol on the streets, but where they also become part of the community through participation in community programs and activities. ... Expand post-conviction programs into the continuum by assuring that those who have paid their debt are afforded the same opportunity to improve while incarcerated. Emphasize educational job training, treatment services and community based societal integration.

”

On the economy and education:

“

Operate government where it serves as a true custodian of tax payer dollars, but with the efficiency of a business by working hand in hand with the private sector to promote economic development and create employment opportunities. ... Re-focus the savings identified to support and cooperate with K-12 schools to not only be leaders in the classroom, but also by giving all students the skills necessary to compete in our ever-advancing world; expand in-state higher educational opportunities and degree offerings so that our brightest Delawareans stay here.

”

On the legalization of marijuana:

“

The MPP conservatively estimates $21.5 million in excise taxes alone [if marijuana were legalized]. This estimate is in line with other Delaware excise tax revenue. Delaware's 2014 excise tax revenue from alcohol was approximately $19.6 million and excise tax revenue from tobacco products was approximately $114.6 million. ... I do not promote the use of alcohol, tobacco or marijuana, but I do believe it is a personal choice for an adult to make. I believe the excise tax revenue should be earmarked to be used for education initiatives, opiate addiction treatment and law enforcement.

”

Personal life

Eaby lives in Dover with his wife, Julie, and their three children: Sheridan, Mackenzie, and Garrison.

Recent news

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Brad Eaby - Google News

See also

• Lieutenant Governor of Delaware
• Delaware Lieutenant Gubernatorial election, 2016

External links

Suggest a link

• Office of the Delaware Lt. Governor, "Homepage"