Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Says Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh Should Resign
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) on Thursday called on Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh (D) to resign, saying that “she has lost the public trust,” following revelations that she earned hundreds of thousands of dollars by selling her children’s book series to companies doing business in the city.
“She is clearly not fit to lead,” he tweeted, joining a number of city and state lawmakers who have already called for her resignation.
On April 1, I directed the state prosecutor to investigate the disturbing allegations surrounding Mayor Catherine Pugh’s questionable financial dealings with UMMS. Today, agents for the FBI and the IRS executed search warrants at the mayor’s homes and offices.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) April 25, 2019
Now more than ever, Baltimore City needs strong and responsible leadership. Mayor Pugh has lost the public trust. She is clearly not fit to lead. For the good of the city, Mayor Pugh must resign.
— Governor Larry Hogan (@GovLarryHogan) April 25, 2019
Earlier Thursday morning, FBI and IRS agents raided Pugh’s home and City Hall office.
A Baltimore Sun investigation earlier this year revealed that Pugh sold thousands of copies of her self-published “Healthy Holly” children’s book series to companies seeking contracts with the city, including medical giant Kaiser Permanente.
She also sold the book to the University of Maryland Medical System, where she had been a longtime board member.
In response, Hogan ordered the state prosecutor to open an investigation into the scandal on April 1.
Pugh has been on indefinite leave since April 1 after being hospitalized for pneumonia, but has vowed to return to office.
On Wednesday, acting mayor Jack Young announced that he had fired three of Pugh’s aides. Several others are on paid leave.
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