MEDIA ADVISORY

Mayor: Jennifer P. Dougherty

CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, April 21, 2004

DOUGHERTY APPOINTS DAVIS AS NEW EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE MAYOR

Frederick, Md. --- During an Executive Session of the Mayor and Board of Aldermen today Stephanie Davis was named as the new Executive Assistant to the Mayor for the City of Fredrick. Davis will replace Eva Rosvold who tendered her resignation on April 8th. Davis will start in her new role effective May 1, 2004.

Davis has been with the City of Frederick for 13 years. She has worked under three mayors: Mayor Paul Gordon, Mayor Jim Grimes and Mayor Jennifer Dougherty. Davis is a native City of Frederick resident.

Davis’ job responsibilities will include; overseeing the Capital Improvement Projects and Facilities deadlines, as well as overseeing the Mayor’s office administrative staff. She will also participate in the Water NOW meetings, and special projects including; Hope VI, Spire Art Project and the annual Frederick Marathon.

Davis’ management style, professionalism, and institutional knowledge were leading factors in Dougherty’s decision to recommend Davis be appointed to fill this critical position in her administration. Dougherty stated, “Stephanie is a tremendous worker. She is professional, capable and pragmatic. She is well suited to this career challenge because she is smart and hardworking. Over the past two years I have been very impressed with her attitude toward the job and the City. The job also requires a firm handle on things and she has demonstrated that strength throughout her career with the City. The work is important and I believe she is up to the challenge.”

For additional information please contact Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer for the City of Frederick at 301-360-3842.