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Baltimore County Residents and Officials Rally for Inspector General Kelly Madigan’s Reappointment

Calls for reappointment intensify as County Executive Klausmeier initiates an open search, citing legal interpretation of county code.

Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan. August 11, 2022.
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Kelly Madigan, who was first appointed to her position in 2019, has clashed with members of the Baltimore County Council over tactics that some of them called aggressive. She’s pictured here in August 2022.

Overview

  • Kelly Madigan, Baltimore County’s first inspector general, is seeking reappointment after County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced an open search for the position earlier this week.
  • More than 250 residents and a majority of County Council members, spanning both political parties, have voiced support for Madigan's reappointment, citing her track record of accountability and independence.
  • The decision to conduct an open search has sparked debate over the interpretation of county code, which states the inspector general 'shall be subject to appointment for a second term.'
  • Madigan has served as inspector general since 2020, issuing over 30 reports uncovering fraud and waste, including a recent case involving $40,000 in fraudulent PPP paychecks by a corrections officer.
  • Advocates, including community leaders and former County Executive Johnny Olszewski, argue that Madigan’s reappointment would ensure continuity and preserve the office’s integrity.