Largo, Md (WUSA9) — In an exclusive video posted to Facebook, Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker said he will continue to stand by embattled School system CEO Dr. Kevin Maxwell despite a series of missteps during Maxwell's controversial tenure.
The school system, and Baker's steadfast defense of Maxwell has become a key campaign issue in the race to succeed Baker, with all major candidates vowing to push Maxwell out despite a $300,000 annual contract through 2021
Baker is a Democrat running for Governor and has been sharply criticized by Maryland's Republican Governor Larry Hogan over management of schools in the county.