The Prince George’s County Council called for Leslie Johnson’s immediate resignation on Tuesday — shortly after Johnson submitted a letter of resignation effective July 31.
Johnson submitted her resignation letter to Council Chairwoman Ingrid Turner on Tuesday morning, said Johnson attorney Shawn Wright. Later, after meeting in executive session, the council as a whole called on Johnson to step down at once for the good of the county.
“In the best interest of the citizens of Prince George’s County, the Prince George’s County Council as a body calls for the immediate resignation of Leslie Johnson,” Turner said.
County Executive Rushern Baker said it was important that the council move on and find a new permanent member, though the council can’t force Johnson to resign sooner than she wishes.
Funding to Johnson’s District 6 office will be restricted, with the exception of continuing to pay for staff salaries to continue to provide services to residents, Turner said. Johnson will also be restricted from using a county car, county council parking, county cell phones, and funding grant expenditures.
Johnson, who was in attendance for a roll call at Tuesday’s County Council meeting, did not return with the council after executive session.
