Maryland Attorney General Candidate Jim Shalleck Prioritizes Transparency
Maryland candidate for state attorney general, Jim Shalleck (R), pledged to prioritize transparency and open accountability in office, the American Tort Reform Association announced today. Shalleck, who most recently served […]
Maryland candidate for state attorney general, Jim Shalleck (R), pledged to prioritize transparency and open accountability in office, the American Tort Reform Association announced today.
Shalleck, who most recently served as President of the Montgomery County Board of Elections, embraced good-government principles by signing ATRA’s attorney general transparency code pledge, the 2022 state attorney general candidate questionnaire.
“In signing this pledge, Jim Shalleck has shown that, if elected as Maryland’s attorney general, he will commit to a more transparent, accountable government,” ATRA President Tiger Joyce said.
Shalleck’s opponents have not responded to requests from ATRA to sign the AG Transparency Code. The Association encourages other candidates to complete the questionnaire.
ATRA maintains that attorneys general need the discretion and independence to enforce state law, free from the influence of parties that may have a private interest in the outcome of any litigation their office may take on.
“In every instance, a state’s attorney general should seek to provide the highest quality services at the best value for hardworking taxpayers when considering whether to contract with outside counsel,” Joyce said. “Signing ATRA’s transparency code gives hope that transparency and accountability will be a priority in the Office of the Attorney General in Maryland should Shalleck be elected.”
ATRA developed the Transparency Code as a collection of model policies that should govern the use of outside counsel by state attorneys general. ATRA is committed to working with state and local leaders to improve our civil justice system by reducing excessive litigation and increasing government transparency to enhance economic development and job creation. Attorneys general play a critical role in creating a fairer system for all as states’ chief law enforcement officers.
“We hope to work with Maryland’s next attorney general to strengthen transparency and accountability in the state.”
The questionnaire answers provided by Shalleck are available here.
For more information about ATRA’s work in creating greater transparency among state attorneys general, please visit AGSunshine.com.
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