October 14, 2003

The following Email has been sent to Governor Ehrlich in support of his
selection of Floyd Blair to serve as Director of the Baltimore City
Department of Social Services:

I approve your selection of Floyd Blair to run the Baltimore welfare office.
From 1970 to 1977 I was public relations director for the agency. In 1989, I
was fired from State employment for refusing to perform porter duties. In
the meantime welfare administrators have been promoting each other for years
with the result that they may find it difficult to supervise their friends.
A review of employment histories may suggest chance for major State savings.
An outsider is needed. I also like Mr. Blair's experience as a New York
welfare case manager. Believe a new city welfare philosophy needed with new
approaches to child care. Need to review integration of welfare and child
support services.