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Advocates Win Major Inspector General Reform in Baltimore County

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Advocates Win Major Inspector General Reform in Baltimore County

After calls from Common Cause Maryland and other good government groups, the Baltimore County Council approved a charter amendment yesterday to reform how the county’s Inspector General is appointed.

Balto. Co. won’t keep current IG Walker Klausmeier picks ex-federal auditor over Madigan for inspector general

Balto. Co. won’t keep current IG Walker Klausmeier picks ex-federal auditor over Madigan for inspector general

"Baltimore County residents deserve a truly independent watchdog, and this chaotic nomination process cannot be the norm. We need structural reform now to reaffirm the independence of the Inspector General, and we need the County Council to uphold constituents' desire to keep Madigan in the role," said Joanne Antoine, Executive Director, Common Cause Maryland.

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