April 28th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Board of Directors Chair Mike McKay announced during this week’s meeting that Allegany County Commissioner David Caporale has stepped down from the board…

 

While Caporale has been on the board of the tourist train for several years- it appears serving that role at the same time as holding elected office was becoming challenging recently as the county commissioners often expressed frustration with railroad operations and management. Caporale supported the county’s hire of a consulting firm to conduct a performance audit of the scenic railroad in 2018- and in January publicly called for a financial audit.  Even though he served on the railroad board- Commissioner Caporale routinely raised concerns about how the operation was being managed…