Chesapeake Bay Foundation Thanks Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones for Her Decades of Leadership

Yesterday, Maryland Delegate Adrienne Jones announced she will be stepping down from her leadership role as House Speaker prior to the 2026 General Assembly Session. Jones has served as a member of the House of Delegates since 1997 and as Speaker since 2019. During that time, Maryland has made notable progress towards a healthier Chesapeake Bay. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) thanks Speaker Jones for her leadership and decades of service to Maryland and the Bay. 

CBF Executive Director Allison Colden issued the following statement: 

“House Speaker Jones is a true champion for Maryland and we are grateful for her years of leadership service. Under her watch, we’ve seen tremendous improvements for our environment, including updating the state’s Forest Conservation Act, addressing the threats of industrial sludge, advancing targeted restoration through a Whole Watershed approach, and prioritizing environmental agencies and programs through unprecedented fiscal challenges. We wish her well during this transition.”