PR 26-0170 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia Dr. Abidemi Oyedele Confirmation Resolution of 2025

This resolution confirms Dr. Abidemi Oyedele's appointment to the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), filling a vacant seat left by Reginald Felton. It directs the Council to formally approve her appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term ending May 15, 2029. As a procedural resolution (not a policy bill), it has no direct policy impact beyond confirming a board member, which affects UDC governance and operations.

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2025

Committee Review

Jun 2025

Council Passage

Jun 2025

Signed into Law

Jun 2025

Introduced Apr 9, 2025 Signed Jun 3, 2025

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Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits

MINOR

The document was updated from a Mayor's nomination letter and draft resolution to an enrolled, final version of the bill. The primary substantive change is the removal of the nominee's detailed educational history and extensive professional experience summary, likely because this information is now contained in a separate attached biography rather than the main text of the resolution. The confirmation language was also updated to reflect a standard term ending in 2029, removing the specific reference to filling a 'vacant seat formerly held by Reginald Felton' found in the draft.

Scope change

The scope of the bill itself remains unchanged; it still confirms Dr. Abidemi Oyedele to the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia for a term ending May 15, 2029.

TECHNICAL

Removed the detailed list of Dr. Oyedele's educational degrees and specific job duties from the main text, indicating this information is now provided in an attached biography.

Changed the appointment language from 'filling a vacant seat formerly held by Reginald Felton' to a standard term appointment ending May 15, 2029.

Updated the document status from a draft nomination letter and proposed resolution to an 'Enrolled Original' final bill.

Floor votes · Council Jun 3, 2025

How they voted

11–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 12

Jun 3, 2025

D Democratic10

9 Yea 1

90% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Jun 3, 2025

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (11-0-1)

council

Jun 3, 2025

Legislature · Passed

Committee Mark-up of PR26-0170 by the Committee of the Whole

legislature

Apr 22, 2025

Committee

Referred to Committee of the Whole

legislature

Apr 9, 2025

Introduced

PR26-0170 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors