BALTIMORE (WBFF) — A major expansion proposed for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s office is drawing criticism at City Hall, as critics question why more pressing needs aren’t being addressed.
In the preliminary budget released this month, the mayor is calling for 16 additional positions in his office. If approved, the mayor’s office would grow to 134 employees, up from 39 employees 10 years ago. The mayor’s budget would rise to $29 million.
Critics argue the expansion would make the mayor’s office larger than the governor’s office, despite the difference in population served. “It really smacks at fiefdom more than anything,” said Political Analyst John Dedie. “When you’re a mayor of 570,000 people and want a staff larger than the governor who has 10-million people he’s responsible for. Something is out of whack.”…