Baltimore IG vs Mayor Over Records | Baltimore News

Baltimore’s Inspector General Isabel Cumming is locked in a fiery legal battle with Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city records—crucial for her investigation into the mayor’s top initiatives. While Cumming insists she needs these documents to do her job, the mayor’s office accuses her of seeking “unprecedented powers” and blocking transparency. Court filings have been loaded with accusations: Cumming’s team calls the mayor’s team “overlords,” while the mayor’s camp labels her efforts a “power grab.” A former IG, David McClintock, backs Cumming, stressing that access to data is the IG’s core tool for effective oversight. With the judge poised to rule, this case could reshape how Baltimore’s watchdog operates—and whether the mayor’s office will be held accountable. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c364d98f57c19f6