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Harford County Council appoints county auditor, approves budget amendments
Summary
The council unanimously approved Brad DeLauder as county auditor and adopted four amendments to the FY27 budget, with several votes recorded 5–2 on specific line‑item adjustments. Council members called the amendments fiscal stewardship.
After the public hearing, the Harford County Council moved through a series of formal actions: it approved the appointment of Brad DeLauder as county auditor, adopted a proclamation naming Henry C. Peden Jr. a "Harford Living Treasure," and passed four amendments to the fiscal year budget ordinance (Bill 26‑006).
The body voted to appoint Brad DeLauder (effective July 3) following a motion and second; the clerk recorded "There being 7 votes in the affirmative" and the appointment was approved. "We had some very impressive resumes," Councilmember Jacob Bennett said in support of DeLauder and described the pick as practical given his internal experience with the auditor's office.
Separately, the council considered four numbered amendments to the annual appropriation ordinance that reduce or shift specified line items after review of budget‑vs‑actuals. Council discussion noted prior overbudgeting in some accounts and framed the changes as directing taxpayer dollars to active services. Recorded roll calls show the amendments were approved with recorded tallies (motions generally passing 5–2 on contested amendments). The council also unanimously approved a ceremonial proclamation honoring Henry C. Peden Jr.'s contributions to county history and genealogy.
All votes on appointments and amendments were taken in open session and are part of the legislative record; the council recorded roll calls for each motion as required.
