Over the years, I’ve watched innumerable confirmation hearings, but never one quite like the Baltimore County Council’s surreal work session on the proposed confirmation of D’Andrea Walker as the next county administrative officer (CAO).
Walker, the director of Public Works and Transportation (DPWT), was nominated by County Executive Johnny Olszewski, Jr. to replace Stacy Rodgers, who is retiring.
Troubling questions about her leadership and integrity arose during her 3½-year tenure as head of DPWT, which began with her appointment as acting director in November 2020. Those questions seemed to bear out the concerns expressed about her credentials and experience when she was first appointed by Olszewski.
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