
Aug 4, 20250
Baltimore County Council rejects Kathy Klausmeier’s choice for inspector general
Klausmeier admits defeat, says she will not advance a new nominee and Kelly Madigan will remain the county’s corruption watchdog.
Interim Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier declines to reappoint Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan, whose investigations angered many powerful politicians. Did Madigan step on too many politically sensitive toes? Who's behind this push to oust a watchdog? With citizens, good government advocates and all but one county councilmember siding with Madigan, will Klausmeier back down?