CONTACT: Nancy Gregg Poss, Public Information Officer, 301-360-3842
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, March 15, 2006

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CITY OF FREDERICK ANNOUNCES ANNUAL
FAIR HOUSING CONFERENCE

Frederick, Md.--- The City of Frederick’s Department of Community Development and Fair Housing Commission is pleased to announce the annual fair housing conference to be held on Thursday, April 6th. This year’s conference will address rental law legislation updates on property management and cultural diversity in fair housing for realtors. The conference will be held on Thursday, April 6th, Frederick Community College Conference Center. The morning session begins at 9:30 a.m. and the afternoon session begins at 1:30 p.m. Continuing education units will be given to pre-registered realtors by registering online at http://www.fcar.org/education.htm.

This event is free and open to the public. For additional information or to register for the conference please contact Eileen Barnhard, housing financial specialist for the City of Frederick’s department of community development, at 301-228-2842 or ebarnhard@cityoffrederick.com.

The City of Frederick is committed to Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. The City of Frederick formed the Fair Housing Commission in October 2002 Fair Housing Commission members are: Kay Gant, Chairman, Freddy Rubio, Nelson Zahler and Eileen Barnhard, City staff support.