Posted on 01/06/2010 12:12:12 PM PST by Sgt_Schultze
Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon, convicted last month on one count of embezzlement, is stepping down.
WBAL AM-1090 reported Wednesday afternoon Dixon would leave office Feb. 4.
The decision by Dixon, a Democrat, was revealed Wednesday as her lawyers were set to argue in court that the mayor deserved a new trial because of juror misconduct. She was scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 21.
Under the state constitution, Dixon would have been required to step down as mayor upon her sentencing, with City Council President Stephanie Rawlings-Blake assuming Dixon’s mayoral duties. Speculation had run rampant in recent weeks that city leaders were pressing Dixon to resign.
Dixon’s conviction stemmed from her use of gift cards given to the city by developer Patrick Turner. Turner claimed they were intended for the needy.
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Do you remember who used to be mayor of Ball-Meer? He was the father of the US Speaker.
Gee, what a surprise.
Part of her plea bargain was the $80,000.00 per year pension. I say she beat the wrap.
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