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?

Jul 14, 20250

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.

Jun 26, 20250

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

Jun 24, 20250

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.”

Jun 10, 20250

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.

Jun 6, 20250

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.

Jun 3, 20250

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]

May 30, 20250

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.

May 28, 20250

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.

May 21, 20250

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.

May 20, 20250

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]

May 14, 20250

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.

May 13, 20250

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.

May 13, 20250

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.