Kendel Sibiski Ehrlich
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Kendel Sibiski Ehrlich is the former First Lady
of Maryland
, having served from 2003 to 2007 during the administration of Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich
. An attorney, Mrs. Ehrlich was active in various policy issues while serving as First Lady.
From 1990 to 1995, Ehrlich was an Assistant Public Defender
in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
. She also served for four years as a prosecutor with Harford County, Maryland
. From 1997 to 2007, Ehrlich worked for Comcast
Cable in various capacities, initially as a lawyer, then part-time as a consultant and later a television show producer. After serving as First Lady, Ehrlich took a job as a Director for BankAnnapolis.
On October 3, 2003, during her first year as First Lady, Mrs. Ehrlich spoke at a domestic violence
function and made the statement, "You know, really, if I had an opportunity to shoot Britney Spears
, I think I would." She apologized to Spears, and a spokesperson later said that the incident "inadvertently used a figure of speech."
Since leaving public office, Ehrlich and her husband have hosted a Saturday radio show on WBAL-AM
. By mid-2009, rumors began to surface regarding the prospect of Kendel Ehrlich's running for elected office herself. Her husband was defeated by Martin O'Malley
in the 2010 Maryland gubernatorial race.
First Lady
First Lady or First Gentlemanis the unofficial title used in some countries for the spouse of an elected head of state.It is not normally used to refer to the spouse or partner of a prime minister; the husband or wife of the British Prime Minister is usually informally referred to as prime...
of Maryland
Maryland
Maryland is a U.S. state located in the Mid Atlantic region of the United States, bordering Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia to its south and west; Pennsylvania to its north; and Delaware to its east...
, having served from 2003 to 2007 during the administration of Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich
Robert Ehrlich
Robert Leroy "Bob" Ehrlich, Jr. is an American politician who served as the 60th Governor of Maryland from 2003 to 2007. A Republican, he became governor after defeating Democratic opponent Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, a member of the Kennedy family, 51% to 48% in the 2002 elections...
. An attorney, Mrs. Ehrlich was active in various policy issues while serving as First Lady.
From 1990 to 1995, Ehrlich was an Assistant Public Defender
Public defender
The term public defender is primarily used to refer to a criminal defense lawyer appointed to represent people charged with a crime but who cannot afford to hire an attorney in the United States and Brazil. The term is also applied to some ombudsman offices, for example in Jamaica, and is one way...
in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Anne Arundel County is a county located in the U.S. state of Maryland. It is named for Anne Arundell , a member of the ancient family of Arundells in Cornwall, England and the wife of Cæcilius Calvert, 2nd Baron Baltimore. Its county seat is Annapolis, which is also the capital of the state...
. She also served for four years as a prosecutor with Harford County, Maryland
Harford County, Maryland
Harford County is a county in the U.S. state of Maryland. In 2010, its population was 244,826. Its county seat is Bel Air. Harford County forms part of the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area.-History:...
. From 1997 to 2007, Ehrlich worked for Comcast
Comcast
Comcast Corporation is the largest cable operator, home Internet service provider, and fourth largest home telephone service provider in the United States, providing cable television, broadband Internet, and telephone service to both residential and commercial customers in 39 states and the...
Cable in various capacities, initially as a lawyer, then part-time as a consultant and later a television show producer. After serving as First Lady, Ehrlich took a job as a Director for BankAnnapolis.
On October 3, 2003, during her first year as First Lady, Mrs. Ehrlich spoke at a domestic violence
Domestic violence
Domestic violence, also known as domestic abuse, spousal abuse, battering, family violence, and intimate partner violence , is broadly defined as a pattern of abusive behaviors by one or both partners in an intimate relationship such as marriage, dating, family, or cohabitation...
function and made the statement, "You know, really, if I had an opportunity to shoot Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
, I think I would." She apologized to Spears, and a spokesperson later said that the incident "inadvertently used a figure of speech."
Since leaving public office, Ehrlich and her husband have hosted a Saturday radio show on WBAL-AM
WBAL (AM)
WBAL is a news-talk radio station located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. WBAL broadcasts on a clear channel frequency with 50 kilowatts of power. Owned by the Hearst Corporation, WBAL's tri-mast transmitters are located in Randallstown, Maryland...
. By mid-2009, rumors began to surface regarding the prospect of Kendel Ehrlich's running for elected office herself. Her husband was defeated by Martin O'Malley
Martin O'Malley
Martin Joseph O'Malley is an American Democratic politician who is currently serving as the 61st Governor of Maryland. Previously, he served as the mayor of Baltimore from 1999 to 2007. He is currently the chairman of the Democratic Governors Association.-Early life, education and career:O'Malley...
in the 2010 Maryland gubernatorial race.