Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski

Inspector General found no wrongdoing by county executive.

Council Chairman Patoka says a new executive will be picked on January 6.

Candidates will go before the council on Monday.

Dozens pack a public hearing as the council prepares to pick Olszewski’s successor.

A short list of candidates will be in place December 16.

The Baltimore County Council is searching for an interim county executive to succeed Democrat Johnny Olszewski Jr., who was elected to Congress last month.

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Council Chairman says names will be released December 2.

Critics say the decision on who will lead the county government should be open and public.

Olszewski will leave office with two years remaining on his term.