This bill confirms Elena Son as a public member of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development in the District of Columbia. The resolution fills a vacant seat previously held by Aneysha Bhat for the remainder of the term, which ends on April 17, 2028. Elena Son, a resident of Ward 2, brings over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership and fundraising to the role. The confirmation is based on her professional background in managing development operations and building strategic partnerships for various organizations.
The School Food Waste Reduction and Composting Act of 2026 requires public schools and charter schools in Washington, D.C., to separate food waste for composting starting in January 2027. This law assigns specific duties to city agencies, such as the Department of Public Works for enforcement and the Department of General Services for providing necessary bins and signage. Additionally, the bill mandates that schools donate excess edible food where possible and requires the city to publish annual reports on compliance and donation efforts.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Jeffrey Le as a public member of the Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Community Development in the District of Columbia. The resolution officially appoints him for a term ending on April 17, 2029, following a nomination by the Mayor. Once adopted by the Council, the resolution will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor to finalize the appointment process.
This bill confirms Marquisha Powell, a Ward 4 resident and architect, as a member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment to fill a vacant seat left by Lorna John. The resolution officially appoints her for the remainder of the unexpired term, which ends on September 30, 2027. Once the Council adopts this measure, it will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor to finalize her appointment to the board responsible for reviewing zoning changes in the District of Columbia.
This bill authorizes the District of Columbia Council to approve two modifications to an existing contract with Ingram Library Services, LLC for the District of Columbia Public Library. The legislation allows the library to increase the contract's spending limit from $950,000 to $1,200,000 to cover the purchase of books, materials, and related services for the 2025-2026 period. Because the new total exceeds one million dollars, the law requires Council approval to legally authorize payment for these goods and services. The bill declares an emergency to ensure these vital library services continue without interruption during the contract year.
This resolution confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination of Denise Blackson for a two-year term as an interim commissioner on the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) Board of Commissioners. Blackson, a Ward 5 resident with 15+ years of community engagement and prior experience as a DCHA commissioner and housing voucher member, is being appointed to fill a vacancy. The resolution follows required legal procedures under D.C. Law 26-80 and authorizes the Council to formally approve her appointment.
This resolution confirms the Council of the District of Columbia's approval of Mayor Muriel Bowser's reappointment of Christopher Murphy to the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) Board of Commissioners for a three-year term. It does not create new policy or alter existing laws but formally approves Murphy's continued service as a commissioner with expertise in federal housing laws and regulations, as required under District law. The resolution is procedural and solely addresses the confirmation process for his appointment.
This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Raymond Skinner as an interim commissioner for the District of Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners for a one-year term. Skinner, a retired housing executive with extensive experience in affordable housing development and finance (including as Maryland's Housing Secretary and CEO of East Baltimore Development Inc.), meets the requirement for professional expertise in the field. The resolution formally approves his appointment under the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999, requiring the Council to confirm the nomination before his term begins. It does not create new policy but facilitates a routine confirmation process for an existing appointment.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination of Teresa Silla for reappointment to the District of Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. The resolution states she has "professional experience in homeless services system planning and coordination" and specifies her appointment is for a three-year term. It directly affects the DC Housing Authority Board and the Mayor's appointment process, with no new policy changes.
This bill is a procedural resolution confirming Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Leroy Clay III to the District of Columbia Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. It directly affects Leroy Clay III, who will serve a two-year term as a commissioner with expertise in accounting and financial management. The resolution follows District law requiring Council confirmation for this position and does not create new policy or alter housing authority operations.
This bill approves two contract modifications for a District of Columbia IT services contract with Capital Consulting LLC. It specifically authorizes an increase in the contract value from $1 million to $10 million for option year one (covering services from September 2025 through September 2026), allowing payment for equipment and services already provided and to be provided. The resolution is designated as an emergency to expedite approval, as the modifications exceed the $1 million threshold requiring Council authorization under District procurement rules.
This bill amends the Language Access Act of 2004 to strengthen enforcement and expand the Office of Human Rights' authority. It requires covered entities (like government agencies or service providers) to provide language access services, imposing strict liability for non-compliance without needing proof of discrimination or intent. If a violation occurs, complainants only need to show they were entitled to services and those services were denied, and remedies include corrective actions and direct statutory damages paid to the complainant. The bill also authorizes the Mayor to issue implementing rules through standard administrative procedures.
