On Friday, February 22, Governor O’Malley announced the appointment of Nina R. Harper to take the late Del. Hattie Harrison’s seat in the House of Delegates.

According to The Daily Record,

Harper has been executive director of the Oliver Community Association and the Oliver Economic Development Corp. since 2004. She’ll represent Baltimore’s 45th district on the city’s East Side.

In a statement, Governor O’Malley said,

“Nina Harper has spent many years working to improve the opportunities and quality of life for members of the Oliver community. With experience as a community activist and working with members of the business community and local and state government, I am confident Nina Harper will serve the people of Baltimore city with distinction.”