BALTIMORE, Md. (WBFF) — Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s $163,495 taxpayer-funded SUV continues to draw scrutiny over government spending, as records obtained by Spotlight on Maryland show that county executives and at least one statewide leader are spending far less on official vehicles.
Scott has defended his new 2025 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, saying it serves the same purpose as vehicles for past mayors: “to transport me around.” During an Oct. 1 press conference, Scott told Spotlight on Maryland, “I think the residents of Baltimore will understand the governor of Maryland, the comptroller of Maryland, the county executives — we all have vehicles.”
Spotlight on Maryland’s review of records show other elected leaders in the region drive vehicles that cost less than six figures. Officials in Baltimore, Harford, Anne Arundel and Carroll counties – as well as the state comptroller – all use vehicles well under the $163,000 cost of Scott’s Grand Wagoneer…