CAMBRIDGE, Md. - There are more questions than answers after city officials confirmed Mayor Andrew Bradshaw’s office was searched by State Police and the State Prosecutor on Wednesday.
City Manager Patrick Comiskey says the Mayor plans to speak with city employees.
“I saw the Mayor last night and talked to him informally while I was, in the evening, downtown. I think he had talked about trying to talk to staff and let them know what’s going on,” Comiskey said.
Comiskey says the city is just as unaware of the nature of the investigation as the general public.
“Nobody has been, that I’m aware of, has had any charges brought up on them as a result of this investigation. So I think everything’s premature as to whether anyone is going to make a decision about their current position as an elected official.”
Comiskey says the Mayor decide to step down, either permanently or temporarily, Comiskey would have to look at the City Charter to determine what the next step would be.
In a statement, City Commission President LaJan Cephas said “The Mayor is working as he always has.”
Cephas notes the Mayor’s position is part-time and non-executive.
“There is no change organizationally or with regard to responsibilities,” Cephas continued.
We reached out again to Mayor Bradshaw today. He did not respond.
Cambridge’s next City Commission meeting takes place on Monday. It’s unclear if the Mayor will be in attendance.
