CJ Johnson
@gardenvillehon.bsky.social
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Baltimore County government lately:
October 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Baltimore County government lately:
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Four years ago, #Baltimore Co Inspector General Kelly Madigan and then-chief of staff Patrick Murray met at the Bun Shop for what could be the most expensive breakfast in #Baltimore County history. Taxpayer tab: $190,000. County got judge to seal case. We explain!
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
How a colleague coffee left Baltimore County taxpayers with a $190,000 tab
The most expensive breakfast in Baltimore County costs $190,000. How taxpayers got stuck footing the bill.
www.thebanner.com
October 1, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Four years ago, #Baltimore Co Inspector General Kelly Madigan and then-chief of staff Patrick Murray met at the Bun Shop for what could be the most expensive breakfast in #Baltimore County history. Taxpayer tab: $190,000. County got judge to seal case. We explain!
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
www.thebanner.com/community/lo...
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Hochul just endorsed Mamdani.
Your move, Jeffries and Schumer.
Your move, Jeffries and Schumer.
September 15, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Hochul just endorsed Mamdani.
Your move, Jeffries and Schumer.
Your move, Jeffries and Schumer.
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The problem with allowing guns everywhere is that no one is safe anywhere.
September 10, 2025 at 8:24 PM
The problem with allowing guns everywhere is that no one is safe anywhere.
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This isn’t Carroll County specific, but it needs to be everywhere rtfn because everything this tyrant does impacts Carroll County. Chicago, #mdindivisible stands with you. Carroll County stands with Baltimore. #keepbmorefree And we stand with DC #freedc
We will remember this.
We will remember this.
How is this not a screaming massive headline across every news site? This is insane, a virtual declaration of civil war. We fought a revolution to not be subjected to this kind of tyranny
September 7, 2025 at 1:54 AM
This isn’t Carroll County specific, but it needs to be everywhere rtfn because everything this tyrant does impacts Carroll County. Chicago, #mdindivisible stands with you. Carroll County stands with Baltimore. #keepbmorefree And we stand with DC #freedc
We will remember this.
We will remember this.
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Baltimore County Deserves Better!
Join Baltimore County Coalition for Fair Maps, @acluofmaryland.bsky.social, @indivisiblebaltoco.bsky.social and fellow citizens—including @petarichkus.bsky.social—at the Historic Towson Courthouse to fight for fair representation.
Join Baltimore County Coalition for Fair Maps, @acluofmaryland.bsky.social, @indivisiblebaltoco.bsky.social and fellow citizens—including @petarichkus.bsky.social—at the Historic Towson Courthouse to fight for fair representation.
September 4, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Baltimore County Deserves Better!
Join Baltimore County Coalition for Fair Maps, @acluofmaryland.bsky.social, @indivisiblebaltoco.bsky.social and fellow citizens—including @petarichkus.bsky.social—at the Historic Towson Courthouse to fight for fair representation.
Join Baltimore County Coalition for Fair Maps, @acluofmaryland.bsky.social, @indivisiblebaltoco.bsky.social and fellow citizens—including @petarichkus.bsky.social—at the Historic Towson Courthouse to fight for fair representation.
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New: For months, dozens of people have reported stomach pains and bloody stool after being booked into the Baltimore County jail. Those with symptoms test positive for a bacteria called H. pylori. What's making them sick? County officials aren't expressing concern. www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
People keep getting sick in this jail. Baltimore County says that's normal.
Dr. Kunchok Dorjee‚ an assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, said that numerous reports of infections and symptoms coming from one setting is a clear “red flag.”
www.thebanner.com
September 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
New: For months, dozens of people have reported stomach pains and bloody stool after being booked into the Baltimore County jail. Those with symptoms test positive for a bacteria called H. pylori. What's making them sick? County officials aren't expressing concern. www.thebanner.com/community/cr...
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#Baltimore County paid $100,000 to settle a lawsuit that the county, through its inspector general, brought against a former employee. The county - not Employee A - got the case sealed. All of it came to light as two county execs declined to re-appoint her.
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
Baltimore County pays ex-employee $100K to settle inspector general-related suit
Baltimore County paid $100,000 to settle litigation that its inspector general initiated against a former employee, according to several County Council members
www.thebanner.com
August 27, 2025 at 5:16 PM
#Baltimore County paid $100,000 to settle a lawsuit that the county, through its inspector general, brought against a former employee. The county - not Employee A - got the case sealed. All of it came to light as two county execs declined to re-appoint her.
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...
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On the radio today: Baltimore County stuff! Redistricting & the office of Inspector General & the coming County Executive's race.
Baltimore County redistricting is heating up
WYPR reporter John Lee on the latest in Baltimore County.
www.wypr.org
August 18, 2025 at 3:34 PM
On the radio today: Baltimore County stuff! Redistricting & the office of Inspector General & the coming County Executive's race.
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A look at four years of warfare by Councilman Julian Jones aimed at Baltimore County IG Kelly Madigan tinyurl.com/myumwccp After his latest effort fails, Jones complains of “mob rule.” [OP-ED]
A look at four years of warfare by Councilman Julian Jones aimed at Baltimore County IG Kelly Madigan | Baltimore Brew
The 4th District councilman, who wants to be the next county executive, has repeatedly tried to neuter the Office of the Inspector General. After his latest effort fails, he cries out “mob rule.” [OP-...
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August 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A look at four years of warfare by Councilman Julian Jones aimed at Baltimore County IG Kelly Madigan tinyurl.com/myumwccp After his latest effort fails, Jones complains of “mob rule.” [OP-ED]
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Many questions remain despite the Baltimore County Council voting Monday. The hardest question to answer is why interim Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier wanted to explore a change in the first place.
Baltimore County executive doesn’t elaborate on decision to pursue different inspector general
Many questions remain despite the Baltimore County Council voting Monday night against confirming inspector general nominee Khadija Walker.
www.wbal.com
August 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Many questions remain despite the Baltimore County Council voting Monday. The hardest question to answer is why interim Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier wanted to explore a change in the first place.
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Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan releases a statement after Monday night's County Council vote. Full story and statement in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-county-inspector-general-county-council-vote/65592753
August 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan releases a statement after Monday night's County Council vote. Full story and statement in the WBAL-TV app: https://www.wbaltv.com/article/baltimore-county-inspector-general-county-council-vote/65592753
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This is a victory for the citizens of Baltimore County lead by members of Indivisible Baltimore County @petarichkus.bsky.social @gardenvillehon.bsky.social working together with other local organizations
After the Council rejects her choice for Inspector General by a 5-2 vote, County Executive Klausmeier releases a statement saying Kelly Madigan WILL REMAIN as Baltimore County's IG through 2026. tinyurl.com/yc4cc75a
Baltimore County Council rejects Kathy Klausmeier’s choice for inspector general | Baltimore Brew
Klausmeier admits defeat, says she will not advance a new nominee and Kelly Madigan will remain the county’s corruption watchdog.
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August 5, 2025 at 3:27 PM
This is a victory for the citizens of Baltimore County lead by members of Indivisible Baltimore County @petarichkus.bsky.social @gardenvillehon.bsky.social working together with other local organizations
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In my remarks, I:
✅ Stood up for Kelly Madigan & the OIG
✅ Called out the sham process by County Executive Klausmeier
✅ Demanded transparency & integrity
Video here: www.youtube.com/shorts/JG8Jb...
✅ Stood up for Kelly Madigan & the OIG
✅ Called out the sham process by County Executive Klausmeier
✅ Demanded transparency & integrity
Video here: www.youtube.com/shorts/JG8Jb...
Nick's Statement on Tonight’s Baltimore County Council Session Regarding the Inspector General
YouTube video by Nick Stewart for Baltimore County
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July 30, 2025 at 3:12 AM
In my remarks, I:
✅ Stood up for Kelly Madigan & the OIG
✅ Called out the sham process by County Executive Klausmeier
✅ Demanded transparency & integrity
Video here: www.youtube.com/shorts/JG8Jb...
✅ Stood up for Kelly Madigan & the OIG
✅ Called out the sham process by County Executive Klausmeier
✅ Demanded transparency & integrity
Video here: www.youtube.com/shorts/JG8Jb...
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Tonight I called out the Baltimore County Council’s session and hearing on the Inspector General for what it was—a spectacle.
I exposed the broken, closed-door system that’s eroded public trust since they handpicked interim County Executive Klausmeier—and how bad process has led to bad outcomes.
I exposed the broken, closed-door system that’s eroded public trust since they handpicked interim County Executive Klausmeier—and how bad process has led to bad outcomes.
July 30, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Tonight I called out the Baltimore County Council’s session and hearing on the Inspector General for what it was—a spectacle.
I exposed the broken, closed-door system that’s eroded public trust since they handpicked interim County Executive Klausmeier—and how bad process has led to bad outcomes.
I exposed the broken, closed-door system that’s eroded public trust since they handpicked interim County Executive Klausmeier—and how bad process has led to bad outcomes.
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As a power grab in Baltimore County and events unfolding in Anne Arundel show, creating and maintaining an independent IG is a constant struggle. That doesn’t explain why there aren’t more of them in Maryland.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/colu...
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/colu...
Inspectors general save taxpayers millions. Maryland needs more of them.
OIG is an acronym that should cheer advocates of good government. But only a handful of the biggest Maryland counties and cities have them -- inspectors general.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
July 27, 2025 at 11:16 AM
As a power grab in Baltimore County and events unfolding in Anne Arundel show, creating and maintaining an independent IG is a constant struggle. That doesn’t explain why there aren’t more of them in Maryland.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/colu...
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/opinion/colu...
NOT TRUE! Interim County Exec Klausmeier nominated Ms. Walker. In order for Walker to assume the role of IG, the Charter requires that she qualify. Qualification = Council Approval. Current IG Kelly Madigan continues as IG until someone else qualifies.
July 27, 2025 at 5:20 PM
NOT TRUE! Interim County Exec Klausmeier nominated Ms. Walker. In order for Walker to assume the role of IG, the Charter requires that she qualify. Qualification = Council Approval. Current IG Kelly Madigan continues as IG until someone else qualifies.
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SCOOP: #Baltimore County Exec's IG pick does not have a law degree or investigative background. Her expertise is in audits, but the county already has an auditor.. Press release vague about her "IG experience." Majority of council will not confirm pick.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...
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Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s inspector general nominee faces hurdles
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s Inspector General nominee faces hurdles, as a majority of the County Council said they would not confirm her.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
SCOOP: #Baltimore County Exec's IG pick does not have a law degree or investigative background. Her expertise is in audits, but the county already has an auditor.. Press release vague about her "IG experience." Majority of council will not confirm pick.
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...
www.thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-pow...
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Council pushes back after Baltimore County executive bypasses Inspector General for reappointment
Council pushes back after Baltimore County executive bypasses Inspector General for reappointment
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier is facing criticism from county leaders and community members after announcing that she will not reappoint current Inspector General Kelly Madigan.
www.cbsnews.com
July 25, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Council pushes back after Baltimore County executive bypasses Inspector General for reappointment
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BREW ANALYSIS: Kathy Klausmeier misrepresented the credentials of her choice for Baltimore County inspector general. tinyurl.com/phdy7886
Khadija Walker spent her career reviewing contracts and grants as an auditor, not conducting investigations into gov’t abuse, waste and fraud.
Khadija Walker spent her career reviewing contracts and grants as an auditor, not conducting investigations into gov’t abuse, waste and fraud.
Kathy Klausmeier misrepresented the credentials of her choice for Baltimore County inspector general | Baltimore Brew
Khadija Walker has spent her career reviewing contracts and grants as an auditor, not conducting active investigations into government abuse, waste and fraud.
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July 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
BREW ANALYSIS: Kathy Klausmeier misrepresented the credentials of her choice for Baltimore County inspector general. tinyurl.com/phdy7886
Khadija Walker spent her career reviewing contracts and grants as an auditor, not conducting investigations into gov’t abuse, waste and fraud.
Khadija Walker spent her career reviewing contracts and grants as an auditor, not conducting investigations into gov’t abuse, waste and fraud.
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Baltimore County deserves an IG who answers to the people—not politicians.
Kelly Madigan earned a second term with stellar work. She deserved reappointment—not to be pushed out by a rigged process.
Kelly Madigan earned a second term with stellar work. She deserved reappointment—not to be pushed out by a rigged process.
July 25, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Baltimore County deserves an IG who answers to the people—not politicians.
Kelly Madigan earned a second term with stellar work. She deserved reappointment—not to be pushed out by a rigged process.
Kelly Madigan earned a second term with stellar work. She deserved reappointment—not to be pushed out by a rigged process.
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Baltimore County executive names new inspector general, and it’s not Kelly Madigan
Baltimore County executive names new inspector general, and it’s not Kelly Madigan
Khadija E. Walker has spent much of her career at the EPA in Chicago.
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July 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Baltimore County executive names new inspector general, and it’s not Kelly Madigan
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Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier has announced Khadija Walker as her pick for Inspector General, rejecting incumbent IG Kelly Madigan tinyurl.com/4n6wstks Her appointment must be approved by the seven-member County Council - and at least four have said they'll only support Madigan.
County Executive Klausmeier announces her pick for inspector general to replace Kelly Madigan | Baltimore Brew
“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.
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July 24, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier has announced Khadija Walker as her pick for Inspector General, rejecting incumbent IG Kelly Madigan tinyurl.com/4n6wstks Her appointment must be approved by the seven-member County Council - and at least four have said they'll only support Madigan.
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We asked for documents in the Kelly Madigan case and got more than 500 pages back - nearly every one was redacted by the Klausmeier administration. tinyurl.com/yuwcvpa9
Nearly every document involving the Kelly Madigan case is kept under wraps by the Klausmeier administration | Baltimore Brew
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July 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM
We asked for documents in the Kelly Madigan case and got more than 500 pages back - nearly every one was redacted by the Klausmeier administration. tinyurl.com/yuwcvpa9