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Prince George's Council Appoints Auditor Before Election
Prince George's County Council names new auditor hours before Election Day amid legal disputes.
In brief
Prince George's County Council names new auditor hours before Election Day amid legal disputes. Prince George's County Council appointed Marcel Emerson as county auditor after a last-minute meeting, despite objections over notice and potential conflicts of interest. Originally reported by The Banner.
Last-minute council meeting
Prince George’s County Council held a last-minute virtual meeting one day before Election Day to appoint a new county auditor.
Six members vote for Emerson
Six council members voted to appoint Marcel Emerson, a financial controller for a New York City-based acquisition holding company and former account manager for Prince George’s Community College.
Jolene Ivey objects
Council member Jolene Ivey claimed the council violated state law by not providing proper notice for the meeting and alleged Emerson is friends with council member Edward Burroughs.
Burroughs denies friendship
Council member Edward Burroughs stated he is not friends with Emerson and that he did not attend the meeting to prevent Ivey from weaponizing his presence.
Emerson's appointment timeline
Oriadha first announced Emerson’s appointment on Oct. 23, but the council removed it from the agenda days later, delaying the final decision until Monday.
Audits requested for nonprofits
Ivey and council member Sydney Harrison called for audits of Community on the Frontline and Joan’s House, nonprofits with ties to council members.
The main idea
Prince George's County Council appointed Marcel Emerson as county auditor after a last-minute meeting, despite objections over notice and potential conflicts of interest.
