council city chair, a little to helen holton presides over economic development. she pleaded no contest to one count of violating campaign finance she was fined and given probation before judgment. it could force her from elected office. she does admit that there is convincing evidence against her. she is accused of giving two developers, jon tester practice ronald lipscomb john paterakis and ronald lipscomb money. i will serve on the city council and serve baltimore city to the best of my ability. i thank god for being an ever- present help. i think my family and friends for being a constant support and strength. despite her declaration, the case is not quite over. she was initially charged with the more serious crime of bribery in connection with a payment for the opinion poll. a judge dismissed that charge. the state is ringed the dismissal and the highest court has not issued ruling. is reviewing the dismissal and the highest court has not issued a ruling. good