Now, the Rest of the Story
A Judge Removed Penman. Now He Wants the Narrative Back.
Aaron Penman has been making noise again—this time with a July 3rd video called “Criminals Over Cops on the Council,” blasting the political system for allowing former Councilman Guthrie to run again.
He wants you outraged.
He wants you talking.
He wants control of the narrative.
But before you let that video define the conversation, you deserve the full picture.
Let’s Catch Everyone Up
In January 2025, Harford County Circuit Court Judge Diane Adkins-Tobin ruled that Aaron Penman must vacate his council seat.
Why?
Because he was serving as both a Harford County sheriff’s deputy and a county councilman—a direct violation of the Maryland Constitution. The law prohibits dual office-holding where the responsibilities of one post could conflict with another.
The lawsuit was filed by County Executive Bob Cassilly and three residents. After a thorough legal battle, the court ruled decisively: Penman’s two positions were incompatible.
He was removed from office.
Not voted out.
Not redistricted.
Removed by court order.
What He Doesn’t Say in the Video
Nowhere in Penman’s recent messaging does he mention that ruling. Nowhere does he take responsibility for creating a constitutional crisis in Harford County. Instead, he’s deflecting—making noise about others while ignoring the very real legal judgment that sidelined him.
This matters. Because when someone who was removed by a judge starts positioning themselves as the voice of “law and order” again, voters have a right to remember the facts.
This is not ancient history.
This was six months ago.
And it still shapes everything that’s happening now.
The Narrative Isn’t His to Rewrite
We’re not here to silence anyone. But when former elected officials re-enter the public square with aggressive videos and veiled ambitions, the public deserves to know what led to their exit in the first place.
Aaron Penman is trying to reshape his image while others have moved on and followed the rules. But voters remember the lawsuit. They remember the ruling. And they know there’s a difference between speaking boldly—and spinning history.
This isn’t just political theater.
This is a man who was removed from office for violating the Constitution trying to take control of the conversation again.
We’re not buying it.
And now, you have the rest of the story.