In an unequivocal, two-sentence statement issued Monday, every active member of the Baltimore City Council called on embattled Democratic Mayor Catherine Pugh to resign “immediately” amid the increasingly untenable fallout from her “Healthy Holly” children’s book scandal.
Over the last few weeks, Pugh’s extremely lucrative deal with various entities connected to the city has prompted a growing backlash against the mayor. In total, Pugh and her private company have racked up some $700,000 for mass purchases of her self-published “Healthy Holly” book, including $500,000 from the University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS), a deal struck while she was a member of its board. As more details of her book deals emerge, so do the legal and ethical questions, which have already triggered multiple investigations. Amid the mounting scandal, politicians are beginning to ramp up the pressure on Pugh, including all 14 of the city council’s voting members.
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