Morris has troubled financial past (Baltimore Democrat Corruption)

Brian D. Morris, who resigned as Baltimore City school board chairman this week to accept a six-figure job overseeing school operations, has been the subject of dozens of lawsuits and bad-debt claims the past 15 years, including foreclosures, garnisheed wages, unpaid taxes and other cases involving his personal finances and business ventures, according to city court records.

The city school board hired Morris, 38, as a deputy CEO on Tuesday, giving him a $175,000 annual salary and oversight of all the school system's central operations, including finance.

Yet a review of dozens of court records by The Baltimore Sun shows a lengthy struggle to manage his own businesses and affairs. Bill collectors garnisheed Morris' wages and bank accounts, and tried to repossess his cars. Creditors won judgments against him for rent payments, medical bills and homeowners association dues. In one case, a potential business partner said Morris walked off with $12,500 intended for a new venture. In another, a couple said he rented them a house he didn't own and collected their monthly payments until the real owner ordered them to leave. At least two creditors say they plan to seek a portion of his school system salary to settle old debts.

No advertising, no vetting process, no sense of propriety or irony. And they wonder why the Baltimore school system is a national disgrace. Its a patronage heaven for corrupt politicians and their friends and nothing more. The education of the children is a minor consideration when there are political games to be played. Corruption is expected. Single party rule, especially under Democrats, tends to create that kind of environment.

Drove through the “Charm City” recently. It is an s-hole.

It also has an alarming murder rate.

What a mess.

Another example of Democratic politicians doing a grand job with another city.

No wonder Speaker Pelosi’s dad was a former mayor of Baltimore.

Brian D. Morris is CEO of Legacy Harrison Enterprises, LLC. a regional real estate firm based in Baltimore that focuses primarily on luxury and market rate multi-family properties.

A product of Baltimore City Public Schools (Hilton Elementary, Roland Park Middle, and Baltimore City College), he graduated from the University of Maryland at College Park with a degree in consumer economics and a concentration in marketing.

After graduation, Mr. Morris showed his dedication to Baltimore by serving in various community and civic associations. In July 2003, his commitment to the betterment of Baltimore City children led to his appointment to the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. In July 2005, in recognition of his leadership and dedication he was elevated to serve as the board’s chair, a position that he currently holds.

Mr. Morris formerly served on the board of directors for The Maryland Association of Urban Bankers, INROADS/Baltimore, Inc., Druid Hill YMCA, the Mutual Housing Association of Baltimore, and Baltimore African American Real Estate Professionals (BAAREP). He has been previously employed by Merrill Lynch, Legg Mason, Provident Bank of Maryland, in addition to being the first Director of Minority Business Development (interim) for Baltimore City. Mr. Morris has also served as a money columnist for BET.COM. Now, he routinely appears on local and regional community affairs and news programs.

Mr. Morris has been recognized by the Baltimore Business Journal in its listing of Who's Who in Finance and 40 Leaders Under 40. Additionally, in November 1998, Ebony Magazine recognized Mr. Morris as one of the nation's most talented leaders 30 and under.

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