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Posted on: December 10, 2025

[ARCHIVED] Harford Executive Vetoes Unlawful Union-Backed Bill 25-012 Requiring Binding Arbitration

Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has vetoed legislation that imposes unlawful and costly binding arbitration by out-of-county entities to resolve county government employment disputes. Bill 25-012 conflicts with the County Charter.

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