LOCAL · MD · 1971-1983
Walter S. Orlinsky
Council President · Baltimore · Democrat · Maryland
On the record
Convicted 1983 of extortion; resigned
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · extortion
Background
Walter S. Orlinsky (Democrat) was Maryland's Council President · Baltimore of Baltimore 1971–1983 (12 years). Took office after William Donald Schaefer; succeeded by Clarence "Du" Burns. Press-relevant: Convicted 1983 of extortion; resigned. Same-year political environment (1971): Governor Marvin Mandel.
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Others who held this office in Maryland
- Mary Pat Clarke (1987-1995)
- Clarence "Du" Burns (1983-1987)
- William Donald Schaefer (1967-1971)
- Thomas D'Alesandro III (1963-1967)
- Leon Abramson (1955-1963)