Thompson will serve as acting city solicitor after questions arise about her Charter qualifications
The Scott administration still says she would have qualified as city solicitor despite having been admitted to the Bar only nine years ago.
Accountability
Special SeriesNov 29, 2022
Marilyn and Nick Mosby each report $0.00 in their campaign bank accounts
UPDATED with screenshots of apparent financial discrepancies in Marilyn Mosby’s reports to the Elections Board.
Nov 20, 2022
Mayor Scott’s fumbling of the city solicitor appointment is an unforced error
“It is one thing to bend the rules to get someone appointed to an office before the law allows. It is quite another to misrepresent the law to the public in an attempt to justify it.” [OP-ED]
Nov 17, 2022
Lawyer named as next city solicitor appears to fall short of legal requirement
The charter says the city solicitor must have a minimum of 10 years of legal practice. Ebony Thompson was admitted to the Maryland Bar nine years ago. UPDATED with response by mayor’s office.
Nov 16, 2022
Newcomer Chezia Cager rises to the top of city salary ranks
Mayor Scott’s pick for COS was vetted by political operatives in the 45th District. A job resume is still not forthcoming.
Nov 15, 2022
The murky professional background of Mayor Scott’s new chief of staff
Chezia Cager, said to have served in “senior advisory roles” in the Obama and Biden administrations, has no LinkedIn. The mayor’s office has not disclosed her resume or salary.
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