resignation

Richard Nixon
Aug 7, 2014

The ‘national nightmare’ ended 40 years ago

A bittersweet remembrance of Nixon's resignation and Ford's inauguration.

Aug 20, 2013

Call for Dwyer to resign from House after new DWI charge

ANNAPOLIS — A Maryland lawmaker awaiting sentencing on a drunken boating conviction was charged Tuesday with drunken driving after a police officer observed him committing multiple traffic violations, authorities said. Del. Don Dwyer, R-Anne Arundel, was charged with driving while impaired and other traffic offenses, including speeding, swerving and reckless driving. Anne Arundel County police [[...]

Sen. E.J. Pipkin
Aug 5, 2013

Sen. Pipkin resigning to pursue master’s degree

Sen. E.J. Pipkin, who led debate against tax increases and new gun control measures this year as the Republican leader in the Maryland Senate, will resign from elected office Aug. 12, he said Monday.

Jul 25, 2013

Dean of UB’s Merrick School of Business steps down

The dean of the Merrick School of Business at the University of Baltimore will step down Aug. 1 after a five-year tenure.

Jul 3, 2013

Hagerstown finance director resigns, allegedly misused funds

HAGERSTOWN — A spokeswoman for the city of Hagerstown says the city’s finance director has resigned following an alleged “misuse of city money.” The Herald-Mail of Hagerstown reports Michelle Burker’s resignation was effective Monday. Hagerstown’s mayor, David S. Gysberts, told the paper it was Burker’s decision to resign. He said he couldn’t talk about [...]

Jun 7, 2013

Fire Chief Clack resigns; tenure included closures

After a five-year tenure that at times was rocked by plans to close fire companies, Baltimore Fire Chief James S. Clack resigned on Friday, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake said.

May 17, 2013

Head of internal unit at DPSCS departing

TOWSON — The head of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service’s internal investigative unit is leaving for a federal job. The agency announced the departure of Jesse Ballard, a 26-year veteran of the agency, on Friday. The unit handles investigations of inmates, detainees, employees and others. The Maryland Department of Public Safety […]

May 10, 2013

Baltimore liquor board exec resigns

Six weeks after a scathing state audit found a lack of controls on the operations of the Board of Liquor License Commissioners in Baltimore, the panel’s executive secretary has resigned.

May 7, 2013

Anne Arundel County police chief resigns

ANNAPOLIS — Anne Arundel County Police Chief Larry Tolliver is resigning from his post after complaints that he had retaliated against officers who testified against the previous county executive. In an email Tuesday announcing his decision to retire on May 21, Tolliver denied that it was related to the investigation into alleged retaliation against officers […]

May 14, 2012

Best Buy founder steps down as chairman after CEO probe

NEW YORK — Best Buy said Monday its founder Richard Schulze is stepping down as chairman after an investigation found that he knew that the CEO was having a relationship with a female employee and failed to alert the audit committee. The company also said that despite the fact that its audit committee found that […]

May 14, 2012

No sign of shareholder revolt against Dimon

NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon owned up to stock analysts and went on TV to accept blame for a $2 billion trading mistake. Next he faces shareholders, who are considerably less wealthy since the blunder was disclosed. While Dimon may be greeted by some colorful protesters when he arrives for the JPMorgan […]

Jul 12, 2011

Johnson returns to work at Prince George’s County Council

UPPER MARLBORO — The wife of former Prince George’s County Executive Jack Johnson has returned to work at the county council. Leslie Johnson on Monday voted on several nominations, nearly a week after handing in her resignation letter. The council also voted last week to strip her of her office staff as well as the […]

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