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Prince George's County Executive candidates Rushern L. Baker III and Michael Jackson defended their records at a crowded church forum Wednesday night.
Baker, a former state delegate who has failed in two previous bids for the seat, and Jackson, the county sheriff, are regarded by many as the frontrunners in the five-way race to succeed outgoing County Executive Jack B. Johnson (D). Both Baker and Jackson spent a solid chunk of their time before the estimated crowd of 220 at Reid Temple AME Church in Glenn Dale addressing criticism regarding their professional performances. All five candidates attended the forum.
Jackson denied accusations that he mishandled a July 2008 raid where deputies kicked in a door and shot two dogs while seizing a package of marijuana at the home of Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo, who police later deemed an innocent victim in a drug-delivery scheme.
