Could former Baltimore County Police Chief Terrence Sheridan be returning to the county fold?
A number of sources are telling Patch that the county is talking to Sheridan about a position, likely unpaid, within the county.
Sheridan came to Baltimore County in 1995 as the executive assistant for student safety for Baltimore County Public Schools after a 30-year career in the Maryland State Police.
A year later, then-County Executive Dutch Ruppersberger appointed him chief of police—a position he held until 2007 when he left to become secretary of the Maryland State Police under Gov. Martin O'Malley.
from that position last year.
Don Mohler, a county spokesman and chief of staff to County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, wouldn't confirm nor deny that Sheridan was being considered for a position.
One school of thought has Sheridan going to the county Personnel and Salary Advisory Board.
Again, Mohler declined comment.
Of course, there's an opening on the Baltimore County Revenue Authority.
Anyone know if Sheridan plays golf?
This issue, I think involves the usual suspect Mr. Homan who apparently has made some ripples over the pension issues. As a result the persons affected are not happy and rebelling. If this happens the county will be facing some issues they may not be able to control, so what do you do. You attempt to mitigate the situation by stacking the deck. Then can claim Terry has the experience, knowledge and so forth, but who is he beholding to? Time will tell, and this whole thing could be nixed over the possible aftershock of their choice. This story will give them pause for concern. I love Mohler's comments leaving the county some wiggle room. If I recall the under the language of the pension bill, 67-11, Homan has the last say on who gets the goodies and he may have spoken one too many times. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/readersrespond/bs-ed-pension-deal-letter-20111220,0,4672578.story I understand the legal office is preparing for, say some backlash from those affected by these decisions. Again, here is a situation of mind boggling leadership. This man has caused havoc regarding numerous issues in the county. This is not anything we have not seen in the past. The perplexing part is why. What cards does he hold? All I can say he must have one hell-of-a-hand!
Are you saying we are dealing with the same Hohman in the earlier post, or Homan? Careful with the different Hohman/Homan's...
http://towson.patch.com/search?keywords=Fred+Homan Mr. Homan is the impetus for this investigation by the U.S. Justice Department. http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-09-28/news/bs-md-co-disability-20110818_1_disabilities-act-federal-investigators-eeoc Read the pension bill found on the county council wed site under legislation # 67-11. It outlines the co. administrative officers authority on this issue. Mr. Homan has been involved in numerous issues in the county which are well documented. There are ADA investigation is nearing it's conclusion and there should be a press release from the feds forthcoming on this issue. There are some other serious issues on the table that could cause the administration some serious problems as to public perception and beyond. Matt these situations arise when the employees revolt as to the policies of the administration, which in my opsnion, are creating their own problems. Look at the tone of articles and editorials form not only Patch but the Sun as well and they are not good calling into question Kamenetz's leadership in such issues as pension benefits, appointment choices, and his refusal to as the Sun alluded wrote, deal with Mr. Homan. That is why phones ring off the hook?
http://towson.patch.com/search?keywords=Fred+Homan This present article and situation is one of many involving Mr. Homan. It would take me too long to compile all of the links involving his conduct. Bryans story is only one of the pressing issues facing Mr. Kamenetz and Mr. Homan. This is another which could be a huge issue in the county. http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-09-28/news/bs-md-co-disability-20110818_1_disabilities-act-federal-investigators-eeoc Mr. Homan was the impetus behind these investigations. In fact the county is still appealing the legal cost in the Blake case which they lost and paid a judgement of $225,000, not to mention the $500,000 pending legal bills they owe. There are 14 similar cases behind that one. Mr. Homan has a documented reputation as county employees refer to his tenure as the - Office of Fred. The Sun recently wrote that Mr. Kamenets hired the administrative officer and can fire him. When the Sun makes a comment like that, there is a squall on the horizon. The administrtion seems oblivious to all of the decisions of not only Homan, but Kamenetz as well. The Sun along with Patch have raised concerns with some of the recent appointments along with the very controversial - sweetheart pension deals. (Continued)
Keep your eye on the east side as there are some potential issues looming that could raise some real political concerns along with the implications over their actions. What is amazing to me is that these men are no dummies and yet some of their decisions are perplexing to say the least. I think it boils down to power, greed, and the emboldenment that ensues. Read the first link I posted by the former county attorney who represents county employees in some other issues. Homan filed suit to have her removed from those cases on the grounds there is a conflict of interest over he previous employment with the county. Homan lost that one also. I would say there is a ton of stuff out there that will continue to have phones wringing off the hook along with stuffed in-boxes.
http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2011-11-15/news/bs-md-co-ft-howard-meeting-20111115_1_veterans-affairs-medical-clinic-resident-and-army-veteran This is a $500 million development that is supposed to be warped in the flag of the need for veterans care. However if you go behind the scenes not only the number of units set aside for veterans is lacking but so is the language. You would have to read the submission of the developers EUL which is drawing fire over the lack of content dealing with such issues as infra structure. Back in June I attended a community meeting where the developers, their attorneys and their staff promised to address the community concerns and report back in 30 days. That did not happen. The calls went unanswered and there was no response to the numerous issues that such a development would create. They became incognito. Also of interest is the law firm representing the developers. They include former county executive Jim Smith, his son Michael Smith, David Gildea - Smith's former law clerk, and one other county appointee I will not mention. In order to get around the zoning issues another PUD must be written. Current zoning regulations allow for 550 units not the 1,473 proposed. If you are familiar with the area the size will dwarf the communities infra structure. http://fthowarddevelopment.com/
You may recall an article Bryan did on a particular police colonel and the possibility of retribution against that colonel. Mr. Homan was advised by that colonel that the county was breaking the law pertaining to this issue. The EEOC so advised in similar fashion. Mr. Homan chose to follow his own course of action and thus you had the Blake case. That colonel testified truthfully against the county and you see the results of that. They were relieved of their command. By the way I saw you meet with a fellow member of this site and I commend you for that. Integrity goes a long way in every line of business, developing, politicking, and policing. I am anticipating a press release very soon from the feds regarding the county. My source tells me the feds are advising the county to make a personnel change, and that is the sticking point. Time will tell, but I would not play with the feds on this issue.
Very good discussion I had with Rick this morning. Extraordinarily polite and very intelligent person. I was surprised by his request to meet with me to discuss my real estate background and I think he was surprised I said okay. More people on this site should have a cup of coffee in the morning with each other, we'd probably have more solutions to problems.
If the administration took your advice and reached out to others in the community there could be a consensus towards solving some of these problems. I would say that it was a good probability that what you heard was true. I was one of those victims in that ADA issue, however the FOP would not back me. They said take your 39 years go home and be happy. It doesn't work that way. Work is the parameter of your life. It is your identity. I told the union it would not stop with me and would continue until someone stepped in and stopped them. I spent a long time in the county, back to the days of Anderson, Sam Green, Gary Huddles and some more. They never learn. Had lunch today with some former great leaders in the county and saw what the true meaning of integrity was. Sadly though our time has passed.
When I had my incident on the parking lot of the North Point Precinct, and later when I began my recovery, I learned of how then Chief Sheridan responded. Chief Sheridan and his wife, whose father used to drive us kids to school, went to my mother's house that night. My mother was awoken by constant knocking on the door. Being elderly and afraid, she opened the door to the chief and his wife. Their calm demeanor put my mother at ease. Both Chief Sheridan and his wife drove my mother to the hospital and stayed with her. The chief also located my brother and his wife some distance away and had them escorted back to Baltimore. That to me is the sign of humane compassion and concern and one which I will never forget. Despite the politics, that spoke to Terry's character and his concern for his fellow officers which he commanded.