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The decision by Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier to nominate Khadija Walker as the new inspector general has ignited a firestorm of criticism from residents and political figures.<\/p>
If approved by the County Council, Walker would replace Kelly Madigan, who has served in the role for the past five years.<\/p>
Callers on Kim Klacik Live expressed their outrage, with Klacik insisting, \"This is ridiculous. Kathy Klausmeier needs to resign. The fact she's playing games and then comes out with a name Khadija Walker ...?\"<\/p>
Former state Sen. Jim Brochin criticized the move, calling it \"an insult to every Baltimore Countian\" and \"comical\" compared to retaining Madigan. Brochin alleged that the decision was influenced by former county cxecutive, now congressman, Johnny Olszewski, whom he described as \"the puppetmaster.\"<\/p>
\"Johnny's clearly the puppetmaster,\" Brochin said. \"He's told multiple people it's the biggest mistake he's ever made cause what he got was good government... and he got a watchdog.\"<\/p>
Olszewski, however, denied any involvement in the decision and indicated his support for Madigan.<\/p>
Madigan will continue as the county's inspector general until the County Council confirms the new appointee.<\/p>
Brochin noted that there is no requirement for the council to vote on the appointment, suggesting, \"The right thing to do, in my opinion, is to do nothing. You just don't bring the appointment up... you say appreciate it, interim county executive, but we're gonna take a pass for the next 16 months.\"<\/p>
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