February 12, 2007

Hollis S. McLoughlin, Senior Vice President of External Relations for Freddie Mac, extended greetings to the mayors during the opening plenary luncheon. He offered condolences to the family of Dearborn Mayor Michael A. Guido, who passed away December 5, 2006. He also acknowledged Conference President Trenton (NJ) Mayor Douglas H. Palmer. McLoughlin said that Palmer has done an outstanding job in his city and will do a good job as President of the Conference of Mayors. He also state that Freddie Mac looks forward to working with the Conference of Mayors on homeownership, which impacts everything from schools to the health of the economy.