This ceremonial resolution honors tennis player Taylor Townsend for becoming the first mother in professional tennis to reach world No. 1 in doubles after winning the 2025 Mubadala Citi DC Open women's doubles title with partner Katerina Siniaková. It recognizes her historic achievement, her inspiration to DC residents and young athletes, and her broader impact as a role model overcoming barriers in sports. The resolution has no legal effect or financial impact - it solely expresses the Council's recognition of her accomplishments. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.
This ceremonial resolution honors journalist Colbert I. King for his retirement after 35 years at the Washington Post, his role in drafting the Home Rule Act, and his Pulitzer Prize-winning commentary. The Council of the District of Columbia formally recognizes his contributions to journalism, civic life, and advocacy for social justice. The resolution takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register and serves as a symbolic tribute with no new policy or funding.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0080) honors Al-Malik Farrakhan and his organization, Cease Fire… Don’t Smoke The Brothers & Sisters, Inc., for 30 years of service to the District of Columbia. It recognizes the organization’s founding in 1993 and its work addressing gang violence, supporting ex-prisoners, and advocating for criminal justice reform - including organizing truces between rival gangs, registering over 4,000 new voters from correctional facilities, and opposing harsh sentencing laws. The resolution has no binding effect; it is purely symbolic recognition of their community impact.
This bill authorizes emergency funding for the redevelopment of the 180-acre Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium site in Washington, D.C. It permits the District to issue bonds, establish special funds (including infrastructure and parking facilities funds), and enter agreements with Pro-Football LLC as the developer. The funds will cover construction of a new stadium, public sports facilities (Sportsplex), and parking infrastructure, with revenue from parking fees and events supporting debt payments. The District retains ownership of the stadium, while Pro-Football LLC is responsible for development under the terms of the agreement.
This resolution approves a previously negotiated collective bargaining agreement between the District of Columbia and the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) representing Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officers. It implements specific wage increases: 4.5% for Fiscal Year 2024 (effective October 1, 2023) and 4.25% for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026 (effective October 1, 2024 and 2025, respectively). The agreement directly affects MPD officers covered by the FOP labor committee, adjusting their base pay and retention allowances as outlined in the salary schedule. The Council’s emergency approval formalizes these negotiated terms without introducing new policy mechanisms.
This resolution declares a health emergency to allow pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Washington, D.C. to administer recommended vaccines (for respiratory illnesses like flu, RSV, and COVID-19) without a prescription during the 2025-2026 respiratory season. It directly affects pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and residents (including minors under 18) by removing a current legal barrier tied to federal policy changes. The key mechanism amends two existing laws - the Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985 and the Consent for Vaccinations of Minors Amendment Act of 2022 - to align with prior seasons when pharmacists could independently provide these immunizations. The resolution takes effect immediately to prevent pharmacy closures of vaccine services during the upcoming respiratory disease surge.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0077) formally recognizes the 75th anniversary of the American Fazl Mosque in Washington, D.C., acknowledging it as the nation's first permanent mosque and longest-serving in the capital. It celebrates the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community's contributions to peace, interfaith dialogue, community service, and its role as a multiracial model for American Islam since 1950. The resolution has no legal effect but symbolically honors the mosque's historical significance and ongoing community impact.
This is a ceremonial resolution (CER) honoring Mustafa Tariq, a Washington, D.C.-based historian, Emmy-winning producer, and founder of Decades Free Nostalgia. It recognizes his 2025 Emmy Award win for producing *Decades: Antonio “Yo” Jones* and his work preserving D.C.'s cultural history through media, podcasts, and community storytelling. The resolution has no policy impact or binding provisions - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Council's commendation of his contributions to D.C. arts and cultural preservation.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0083) formally honors Alma Woodsey Thomas, an influential African American artist and educator, by recognizing her groundbreaking career and legacy. It commemorates her life and contributions to the District of Columbia on the 134th anniversary of her birth, specifically acknowledging her as the first African American woman to have a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1972. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute with no direct impact on residents, programs, or funding.
This emergency resolution declares an immediate need to approve salary parity for non-union, uniformed police officials at the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), aligning their pay scales with unionized counterparts. It authorizes retroactive pay for current non-union officials: from October 8, 2023, through October 5, 2024 (FY2024), and from October 6, 2024, through October 4, 2025 (FY2025), with future pay effective October 5, 2025. The resolution specifically applies to current employees, excluding former officials, and requires administrative actions by the Department of Human Resources and Office of the Chief Financial Officer to implement the changes.
This resolution declares an emergency to extend the Department of Corrections (DOC) as the District agency responsible for providing free appropriate public education (FAPE) under federal and local law to eligible young adults (ages 18+ with prior disability identification) in DOC custody. It specifically authorizes DOC to continue its contract with Maya Angelou Public Charter Schools for special education services through the 2025-2026 school year, following a temporary arrangement that expired after 2022-2023. The resolution avoids disruption in mandated special education services for incarcerated youth while permanent legislation (Bills 25-309 and 25-461) remains under review. This is a procedural extension, not a policy change, to maintain existing service delivery during legislative deliberation.
This bill approves emergency modifications to a contract for food and nutrition management services at United Medical Center (a District of Columbia hospital). It authorizes payment of $1,144,733 for services already provided, covering three contract adjustments: extending the service period due to a delayed facility opening ($53,618), addressing inflation-driven food cost increases ($93,466), and combining retroactive payments. The approval is urgent because the hospital must dissolve by September 30, 2025, and the vendor cannot be paid without Council action. The bill directly affects United Medical Center and Morrison Management Specialists, Inc., the contracted vendor.
