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Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan Resigns, Will Lead Howard County Watchdog Office

The move follows a fraught reappointment process that fueled a campaign for an independent inspector general selection board.

Overview

  • Madigan will step down on Jan. 2, 2026 after serving as Baltimore County’s first inspector general since 2020.
  • She will become Howard County’s inaugural inspector general on Jan. 5.
  • Deputy Inspector General Steven Quisenberry will serve as acting inspector general during the transition.
  • Her departure follows an open search by County Executive Kathy Klausmeier and the County Council’s 5-2 rejection of nominee Khadija Walker in August.
  • Madigan cited restricted oversight tools in Baltimore County and urged support for a 2026 ballot measure to create an independent selection board.