Maryland People’s Counsel will have to compete to keep his job

Maryland People's Counsel David Lapp, the state’s ratepayer advocate in utility regulatory cases, will have to reapply for his job after Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown posted the position. Brown says it's nothing personal just the recommended process.

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 1,633

Last Updated: 4 days, 15 hours ago

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Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is considering new candidates for the role of people’s counsel — the state’s top advocate for ratepayers in regulatory proceedings concerning utility companies.

The current People’s Counsel, David Lapp, who has served in the role since early 2021, says he wants to stay in the role, after his initial five-year term concluded in June.

But the attorney general’s office, which appoints the people’s counsel, posted a job opening on its …

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