Harford County Council President Patrick Vincenti (R) said the removal of Dion Guthrie from the council was automatic and required by the Maryland Constitution. Guthrie, through his lawyer, is threatening a legal challenge to keep his seat. File photo by Bryan. P. Sears.
The Harford County Council will proceed with efforts to fill the now-vacant seat of Councilmember Dion Guthrie (D), despite threatened legal action by Guthrie to retain his seat, the council president said.
Guthrie was automatically removed from office after entering a plea last week to one felony count of theft from the union he led for more than 50 years. Council President Patrick Vincenti (R) expressed sadness at the result, but said Guthrie’s removal was required by the Maryland Constitution…