Kathy Klausmeier's non-reappointment of IG Kelly Madigan

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?

Proposal to change the way Baltimore County’s IG is chosen advances

The Baltimore County Council last night approved a charter amendment to go before voters on the November 2026 ballot.

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.

Hours before vote to possibly replace her, Baltimore County Inspector General releases annual report

Latest flash point in the inspector general saga – the $218,000-a-year salary the Klausmeier administration is offering its nominee.

Is Pat Young preparing the way for a flip-flop?

The Catonsville Democrat supported Kelly Madigan, but says he must now assess the administration’s nominee with an open mind.

Walker says 200-mile daily commute would not interfere with her job as county inspector general

Kathy Klausmeier’s candidate to replace Kelly Madigan pledges to make the five-hour journey “every day” and answers other questions, including how she’d handle possible wrongdoing by an elected official.

Baltimore County inspector general nominee lives over 100 miles from her prospective job

Khadija Walker lives in Fredericksburg, Va. – another indication that she has little knowledge of, or commitment, to the Baltimore County job she was nominated for, critics say.

Khadija Walker’s ex-boss was closely involved in her selection as Baltimore County inspector general

A spokesperson says Walker had no contact for years with the former boss instrumental in her selection as IG. So why did he show up on her LinkedIn page? UPDATE: The county responds tonight.

Kathy Klausmeier misrepresented the credentials of her choice for Baltimore County inspector general

Khadija Walker has spent her career reviewing contracts and grants as an auditor, not conducting active investigations into government abuse, waste and fraud. UPDATED.

County Executive Klausmeier announces her pick for inspector general to replace Kelly Madigan

“She is the most qualified candidate to further advance the office and continue to preserve integrity and transparency in Baltimore County government,” Klausmeier says of Khadija E. Walker.

Black out: Nearly every document involving the Kelly Madigan case is redacted by the Klausmeier administration

The county delivered more than 500 pages of material in response to a Baltimore Brew quest for documents pertaining to the non-reappointment of Kelly Madigan. The contents of all but a few pages were blocked.

Rally in support of Kelly Madigan as Klausmeier mulls choice for county inspector general

The rally will coincide with next work session of the County Council, which must vote on Klausmeier’s so-far-unannounced nominee.

Corruption watchdog joins chorus of criticism over Klausmeier’s role in inspector general selection

The Association of Inspectors General says process set up by Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is full of conflicts of interest.

County Executive Klausmeier appears ready to bypass the inspector general selection panel she set up

The second round of candidate interviews is to be conducted not by the full panel, but by a single panel member and Klausmeier herself, Baltimore County confirms. UPDATED.

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Baltimore County IG selection panel goes quickly into closed session

After County Executive Klausmeier’s controversial decision not to renew Kelly Madigan in the watchdog role, the group she created begins review of 23 candidates

Panel to select Baltimore County’s next inspector general to convene on Thursday

The public will be able to view the opening session, but not participate or offer comments “to avoid disruption.”

Johnny Olszewski’s uncle used his county-assigned vehicle for lengthy stays at Olszewski’s campaign office

A report today by Inspector General Kelly Madigan cites the improper use of a county vehicle by a “relative” of a politician, identified by The Brew as Robert W. Olszewski Sr., uncle of the former county executive and current congressman.

Klausmeier releases names of panelists to review candidates for Baltimore County inspector general

The panel will review and recommend an inspector general to County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, setting the stage for a potential confirmation battle in the County Council.

Kathy Klausmeier’s stonewalling proves that Tammany Hall is alive and well in Baltimore County

The interim county executive, handpicked by her predecessor and the County Council, refuses to speak to the public or press about her reasoning for not reappointing fraud and government waste fighter Kelly Madigan. [OP-ED]

Klausmeier aide leaves Baltimore County government amid the Kelly Madigan reappointment dispute

Pat Roddy has been a major player in the Klausmeier administration after engineering her selection as interim county executive. Pamela Metz Kasemeyer will assume his position as government relations director next week.

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.

Klausmeier plans to appoint a panel to review candidates for county inspector general position

Rocked by the blowback from her decision not to reappoint Kelly Madigan, Klausmeier says unnamed panelists will help her select a new inspector general.

The law is clear: County Executive Klausmeier has full authority to reappoint Inspector General Kelly Madigan

The county executive’s office is hiding behind legal obfuscation in its effort to oust an inspector general who has ruffled political feathers. [OP-ED]

Baltimore County executive’s office changes deadline for inspector general job after posting is questioned

BREAKING: County Executive Klausmeier and Inspector General Kelly Madigan are locked in battle after Klausmeier seeks to dump Madigan rather than appoint her to a second term. UPDATED.

Councilman Patoka backs a second term for Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan

In the first public statement by a county councilman, the 2nd District Democrat urges County Executive Klausmeier to scrap her plan to conduct an open search for a new IG.

EXCLUSIVE: Klausmeier declines to reappoint Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan

The county’s first inspector general, whose investigations angered many powerful politicians, is put on notice that her term is over, The Brew has learned. UPDATED.