Baltimore City Approves Expensive Coaching for Chief Administrative Officer
The Baltimore City Board of Estimates has approved 10 executive coaching sessions for Chief Administrative Officer Faith Leach at a rate of $1,800 per hour. This coaching contract is part of a broader $125,000 agreement that also includes workshops and a retreat for the city’s senior staff.
Details of the Coaching Agreement
- Faith Leach is one of Baltimore’s highest-paid city employees, earning nearly $276,000 annually.
- The coaching sessions will be conducted by Rashad Young, Leach’s former boss and current owner of a leadership development firm.
Public Reaction and Criticism
“Someone should’ve stood up and said ‘no’,” said taxpayer advocate David Williams. “It’s incredible the Board of Estimates just rubber-stamped this expenditure.”
Although Leach abstained from voting on the contract at the Board’s meeting, Williams warns this sets a concerning precedent for city spending.
“What this does is establish another bad precedent on spending money,” Williams added.
Contact Information
Report by Jeff Abell. Reach out via email at [email protected] or follow on X at @JeffAbellFOX45.
Author's summary: Baltimore faces criticism after approving costly executive coaching for a top official, sparking debate over fiscal responsibility and potential favoritism.