Former Baltimore County Executive Roger Hayden Has Died

TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — Former Baltimore County Executive Roger Hayden has died, according to current County Executive Johnny Olszewski.

Hayden served as county executive from 1990-1994 and later went on to run a consulting group in Maryland.

"We collectively mourn the passing of former Baltimore County Executive Roger Hayden. A dedicated public servant and tireless advocate for public education, County Executive Hayden exemplified what it means to give back to our communities. Baltimore County is stronger for his service and my sympathies and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time."

Hayden most recently served on the Baltimore County Public School board.

In a statement, Governor Larry Hogan called Hayden "a great Marylander who devoted much of his life to serving the community."

"Roger was the last Republican to serve as Baltimore County Executive, winning an upset victory in 1990. But it was his unwavering commitment to education for which he will most be remembered. In 2017, it was my honor to appoint Roger to the Baltimore County Board of Education where he continued to work passionately to improve our local schools," Hogan said.

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