# Mayor Scott appeals court order for inspector general access

> Baltimore mayor challenges court ruling forcing city records access for inspector general
- Title: Mayor Scott appeals court order for inspector general access
- Summary: Baltimore mayor challenges court ruling forcing city records access for inspector general Scott's administration is appealing a court order to restore direct…
- Keywords: brandon scott, isabel cumming, inspector general, baltimore city, maryland public information act, circuit court, appellate court, news, local, Mayor, Scott, appeals
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/politics-power/local-government/brandon-scott-isabel-cumming-appeal-QDYYBNZ7IFG3XFMJVPQ5RMQF4E
- Author: Emily Opilo
- Published: 2026-09-22T13:31:43.209+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brandon scott, isabel cumming, inspector general, baltimore city, maryland public information act, circuit court, appellate court, news, local
## Court orders record access
Baltimore Circuit Court Associate Judge Pamela White ruled the city must restore direct access to records for inspector general Isabel Cumming.

> White said the city had two days to restore direct access to city servers for Cumming's staff.
## Mayor appeals decision
Mayor Brandon Scott filed an appeal to the Maryland Appellate Court just hours after the ruling.
## Access dispute history
Scott's team cut Cumming's access to legal records in January after discovering her access to city attorney files.
## Legal justification
The administration claimed Cumming was subject to Maryland Public Information Act, which bars city from releasing certain records.
## Court rejects defense
White found no evidence Cumming's staff shared confidential information despite administration's claims of misuse.
## Key takeaway

Scott's administration is appealing a court order to restore direct access to city records for inspector general Isabel Cumming