Historic Preservation Review Board Matthew Bell Confirmation Resolution of 2025
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Matthew Bell as an architect member of the Historic Preservation Review Board for a term ending July 21, 2028. It directly affects Mr. Bell, who has been nominated for this specific board position established under the Historic Landmark and Historic Protection Act. The resolution follows standard procedural steps for board confirmations in the District of Columbia, requiring Council approval to finalize his appointment. This is a routine confirmation process, not a new policy or substantive legislative change.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Council Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Mar 6, 2025
Signed Jun 3, 2025
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The document has been converted from a Mayor's nomination letter to a formal Council resolution. The substantive content regarding the reappointment of Matthew Bell to the Historic Preservation Review Board remains unchanged, but the format now includes a resolution number, a specific effective date, and a formal citation section. A detailed biography and curriculum vitae that were attached to the original letter have been removed from the final text.
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Removed the Mayor's nomination letter header, signature block, and enclosed biography/CV attachments.
Added formal resolution metadata including bill number (26-118), enactment date (June 3, 2025), and a formal citation clause.
Reformatted the text from a letter format to a standard legislative resolution structure.
Floor votes · Council Jun 3, 2025
How they voted
11–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 12
Jun 3, 2025
D
Democratic10
90% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
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Total actions
11
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2
Committee
2
Jun 3, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (11-0-1)
council
May 13, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee Mark-up of PR26-0129 by the Committee of the Whole
legislature
Mar 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee of the Whole
legislature
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced
PR26-0129 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
District
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Phil Mendelson
DDemocratic
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