Penman to return to Harford Council more than year after wrongful removal

A judge Friday ordered Aaron Penman reinstated to the Harford County Council seat he was ousted from more than a year ago at the instigation of County Executive Bob Cassilly (R).

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 906

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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A judge Friday ordered Aaron Penman reinstated to the Harford County Council seat he was ousted from more than a year ago.

Harford County Circuit Court Judge W. Michel Pierson issued the order in favor of Penman, a Republican, and Harford County Sheriff’s deputy who was elected to the council in 2022.

The judge’s written decision followed a nearly 30-minute hearing punctuated by tense exchanges between Pierson and Harford County Attorney Jefferson Blomquist.

“Since …

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