James Harkins (born December 29, 1953) is an American politician who served as Director of Maryland Environmental Services from 2005 until March 2016. He also is a former Harford County Executive and Delegate for District 35A. In December 2019,

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appointed Harkins to the

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board of directors.

Education

Harkins attended Bel Air High School. He received his A.A. from

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Career

Harkins joined the Harford County Sheriff's Office and was eventually promoted to sergeant. He was awarded Police Officer of the Year - Harford County by the

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in 1981 and Deputy of the Year, Harford County Sheriff's Department, 1981. He chaired the Republican Central Committee, Harford County, 1987–90. In 1996, he was elected as Delegate, Republican Party National Convention, 1996, 2000, 2004. In 1998, Harkins was elected as Harford County Executive. He served in this office until June 30, 2005 when Governor

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appointed him to be Director of Maryland Environmental Service.

Election results

*1994 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 35A Retrieved on Oct. 24, 2007 ::Voters to choose two: : *1990 Race for Maryland House of Delegates – District 35A Retrieved on Oct. 24, 2007 ::Voters to choose two: :

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