🧱 The Cost of Cronyism: Edward gets Anthony Muse a JOB
By Barry O’Connell
September 17, 2025
While Prince George’s County pleads poverty to Montgomery over its share of the Parks and Planning joint venture, a curious new appointment has quietly emerged from the Executive wing: a freshly minted Deputy Chief Administrative Officer (DCAO) slot—apparently tailor-made for former State Senator Anthony Muse.
Sources close to the administration confirm that County Executive Aisha Braveboy has greenlit the creation of this new DCAO role, though its portfolio remains conspicuously undefined. The timing is suspect. The county is clawing back funds from regional commitments, citing budgetary strain, yet it somehow has the liquidity to bankroll a bespoke executive position for a man whose public record includes bankruptcies, lawsuits, and a trail of ethical red flags.
DCAO Pays $120,000 to $140,000
Even more troubling: every current DCAO is now reportedly receiving an Assistant DCAO, a bureaucratic expansion that raises serious questions about fiscal discipline. Where is this new money coming from? Who approved the staffing surge? And why now?
The Muse appointment is not just a budgetary anomaly—it’s a reputational liability. His long-standing, politically intimate relationship with Council President Edward Burroughs III has already raised eyebrows. Now, it’s raising payroll.
The Culture of Unaccountable Patronage
This isn’t just about one man. It’s about a culture of unaccountable patronage, where insider ties trump public need. While community programs are underfunded and regional partnerships strained, the administration appears to be investing in political insulation—not public service.
If the County Executive’s team wants to defend this move, they should do so publicly. Let’s hear the rationale. Let’s see the job description. Let’s understand how this hire serves the people of Prince George’s County—not just the ambitions of its power brokers.
Until then, the silence speaks volumes.