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Common Cause Maryland Slams “Poison Pill” Amendment in Special Elections Bill
“For too long, legislative vacancies have been filled behind closed doors, leaving voters on the sidelines,” said Joanne Antoine, Common Cause’s Maryland.
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Maya Majikas
Communications Strategist
mmajikas@commoncause.org
Joanne Antoine
Executive Director
jantoine@commoncause.org
443-906-0442
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Baltimore County Council Adopts Unfair, Unrepresentative Map Against Residents’ Will
Councilmembers abandoned a transparent, fair, independent Redistricting Commission map
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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
"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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County Executive Klausmeier’s Involvement in Inspector General Hiring Process Undermines Public Trust
Common Cause Maryland urges the Baltimore County Council to adopt legislation creating an independent advisory board at the same time they confirm an Inspector General
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Advocates Demand Reforms As Klausmeier Fails to Reappoint Inspector General Madigan
Common Cause Maryland says the secretive, politicized selection process has shattered public trust in the office.
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Baltimore County Executive Should Immediately Reappoint Award-Winning Inspector General Kelly Madigan
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Common Cause says Kathy Klausmeier is creating “unnecessary chaos” in Baltimore County’s inspector general office
The county executive’s meddling in the process of hiring the person responsible for holding her administration accountable “represents a major conflict of interest,” says the good government group
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Bill To Strengthen Post-Election Audits Signed Into Law
New post-election audit law will ensure election outcomes are fair and accurate
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Major Victory for Maryland Voters as Language Access Bill Signed into Law
New law will expand translation materials to make elections more accessible
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Bill to Expand Language Access at the Ballot Box Heads to Governor’s Desk
Expanded language access is a major victory for more inclusive elections in Maryland
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SAVE Act will Disenfranchise Maryland Voters
Common Cause Maryland condemned the U.S. House passage of the SAVE Act, anti-voter legislation that would make it significantly harder for millions of Americans — including Marylanders — to vote.
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Post-Election Audit Bill Heads to Governor’s Desk, Key Step Towards More Secure Elections