More controversy overshadows Harford County Council [Video]

BEL AIR, Md. — Another controversy overshadows lawmakers in Harford County.

A judge has ordered the immediate removal of sitting councilman Aaron Penman.

The judge ruled Penman could no longer represent constituents of District B due to a conflict of interest with his active service as a Harford County Sheriff’s deputy.

Penman blames County Executive Bob Cassilly for retaliation, accusing him of using “lawfare to take out a political opponent.”

“Cassilly’s actions are an attempt to weaponize county government to suppress dissent and silence those who challenge his policies,” Penman said in a press release issued by his legislative aide.

Penman is referring to past complaints he’s lodged against Cassilly alleging a lack of transparency and ethics on the County Executive’s part.

The two men have long been openly critical of one another.

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