BALTIMORE COUNTY — Baltimore County has appointed Khadija Walker as the new Inspector General.
The process does not end with the county executive's selection. The Baltimore County Council must vote to confirm the appointment.
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced the big news.
Walker brings more than 20 years of experience in the role at the federal level.
Inspector generals serve as watchdogs for local governments, investigating corruption, unsafe practices, and conflicts of interest. The Inspector General Selection Panel interviewed four candidates and recommended three finalists for consideration by County Executive Klausmeier.
The County Executive then conducted a second and final round of interviews before selecting Walker for the position.
This announcement follows controversy over Klausmeier’s decision not to reappoint current Inspector General Kelly Madigan, raising concerns about the transparency of the selection process.
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The Inspector General may serve up to two four-year terms.
