David has represented District 15 in the House of Delegates since 2013. He is a member of the Environment and Transportation Committee and is the Chair of the Motor Vehicle and Transportation Subcommittee. He also serves as the Chair of the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus.

David has been a resident of Montgomery County since he was 5 years old. A product of Montgomery County public schools, David attended Albert Einstein High School, Montgomery College, and St. Mary’s College of Maryland, where he earned a degree in history.

He brings a local’s perspective to the issues and challenges that face District 15. David’s background and experience place him in a unique position to work with and for other Marylanders.

David has a proven track-record as an advocate for the environment in his 9-year career as a delegate. He has been named a “Green Champion” by the Maryland League of Conservation Voters every year since 2017 for supporting and sponsoring priority environmental legislation.

In 2017, he spearheaded the charge in the General Assembly to ban fracking in Maryland, making it only the third state at the time to successfully enact such a ban. He has led efforts to phase out our reliance on fossil fuels and encourage the use of electric vehicles in Maryland, with the passage of the Clean Cars Act of 2022 the creation of an electric school bus pilot program and legislation to electrify the state’s vehicle fleet, Maryland is one step closer to a green energy future. David continues to deliver thoughtful environmental solutions that preserve our environment while creating a higher quality of life for District 15 residents.

As the Chair of the Motor Vehicle and Transportation Subcommittee, David is dedicated to ensuring that roads in Maryland are safe for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. For his efforts, he was named Legislator of the Year in 2016 by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and continues to be a legislative leader on pedestrian safety issues. 

David is an advocate for all Marylanders, including immigrants who come to America for a better life. As the son of an Ecuadorian immigrant, he understands the obstacles and hardships that immigrants face when they come to a new country. As the chair of the Maryland Legislative Latino Caucus, David led the way to ensure that Maryland allows ITIN holders who have already paid taxes to be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit for filings from 2020 through 2022. This guarantees that millions of undocumented taxpayers and mixed-status families receive much needed help.

Before David was a delegate, in 2007, he advocated against a tech tax increase in the General Assembly, which was repealed the following session. As a former small business owner, David knows how challenging it can be to own a business. That is why he sponsored legislation in 2017 to help individuals and businesses by lowering the penalty interest rate for paying taxes late, putting Maryland more in-line with the IRS. David believes that for District 15 to continue being a welcoming and resilient community, residents need the opportunity to work in the same region as they live.

When not in Annapolis, David lives in Boyds with his two wonderful children, Samantha and Scott, and his dog Wally. In his free time, he enjoys gardening, hiking, running, and biking on the many outdoor trails that Montgomery County has to offer.

Biographical Information:  

Born in Quito, Ecuador; Albert Einstein High School, Kensington, Maryland; St. Mary's College of Maryland, B.A., History 1992; Police Officer, Montgomery County, 1994-1997; Director of Operations, Envision EMI, LLC, 1998-1999; Director Web Site Marketing & Sales, Sandglass Systems, 1999-2012; Area Sales Director, Regus, 2012-2014.