This resolution approves a 20-year housing subsidy contract ($187,308 annually) for five affordable units at 10 Q Street, NW, under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program (LRSP). It directly provides housing for extremely low-income residents (earning 30% or less of area median income), including homeless individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities. The contract, between DCHA and 10Q NW LLC, enables the property owner to lease these units at subsidized rates while ensuring long-term affordability.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0052) formally recognizes Dr. David Johns during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It honors his work as an education policy expert, equity advocate, and CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition, highlighting his career supporting Black LGBTQ+ communities. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Council's recognition of Dr. Johns' contributions through a symbolic gesture at an annual event.
This resolution declares an emergency to authorize the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to issue a grant to the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation, Inc. (AACWM) to complete its museum facility. It directly affects the AACWM, which operates a museum open over 20 years and serves over 200,000 visitors annually, by closing a funding gap for expansion. The resolution extends temporary grant authority under expiring emergency legislation, enabling completion of the museum at the former Grimke School site per a neighborhood planning recommendation. It takes immediate effect without requiring a full legislative review process.
This bill, the Juvenile Curfew Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025, temporarily adjusts Washington D.C.'s juvenile curfew rules for summer 2025. It extends the curfew hours to 11 p.m. daily during June, July, and August, and expands the curfew to include 17-year-olds (previously limited to younger juveniles). The resolution also authorizes the Chief of Police to establish extended curfew zones (starting at 7 p.m. for up to 30 days) in specific areas upon request by neighborhood groups or businesses, mirroring existing drug-free zone protocols. It takes immediate effect as an emergency measure to address public safety concerns related to juvenile behavior.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0056) formally recognizes Sean Norman, a Deaf queer advocate and community organizer based in Washington, D.C., during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It honors his work founding the first ASL Kickball team under Stonewall Sports, hosting ASL Queer events, and serving as President of the D.C. Association of the Deaf. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, celebrating Norman’s contributions to the Deaf LGBTQ+ community and DC Black Pride’s mission. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or alter government operations. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0053) formally recognizes Lee Levingston Perine during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It honors Perine for his work as a curator, founder of Black in Space arts collective, and Senior Manager of Special Projects at Events DC, highlighting his contributions to Black LGBTQ+ arts and community advocacy. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, celebrating Perine's personal achievements and role in the DC Black Pride event. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific group beyond acknowledging Perine's individual contributions. The recognition is tied to the 34th annual DC Black Pride celebration (May 23-26, 2025), which focuses on Black LGBTQIA+ community visibility and health initiatives.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0047) honors the late Ronald R. Collins, a longtime District of Columbia public servant, by recognizing his life, career, and legacy. It specifically acknowledges his service as a Ward 6 Democratic State Committeeman (2006-2018), Council legal counsel, Deputy Assistant Secretary, and community leader across multiple mayoral administrations. The resolution has no policy impact or funding provisions - it is purely symbolic, expressing the Council's tribute to his dedication to District government and communities. It is titled the "Ronald Collins Posthumous Recognition Resolution of 2025" and takes effect immediately upon passage.
This resolution approves a $3.8 million contract between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and Hamel Builders Inc. for pre-construction, resident relocation, and building services at Villager Apartments, a public housing property. The contract covers up to 542 days of work and requires Council approval under D.C. public procurement rules. It directly affects DCHA (the housing authority managing the property) and Hamel Builders Inc. (the contractor), with residents of Villager Apartments as the primary indirect beneficiaries. The resolution formalizes the financial terms and timeline without altering housing policies or creating new obligations.
This resolution declares an emergency to fast-track multiple amendments to District of Columbia laws. It directly affects public transit riders (by changing fare evasion citation handling), Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) officer applicants (by adjusting education credit requirements), defendants facing pretrial detention (by creating exceptions for certain robberies and burglaries), and individuals with past offenses (by clarifying record sealing eligibility). Key provisions include moving fare evasion cases to the Civil Infractions Act, allowing MPD applicants to count college credits toward training requirements, clarifying warrantless arrest authority, and removing sunset dates on pretrial detention rules. The resolution enables these changes to take effect immediately without standard legislative review.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0060) honors June Crenshaw, a longtime LGBTQIA+ advocate and leader with the Capital Pride Alliance and Wanda Alston Foundation, during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It formally recognizes her decades of work supporting LGBTQIA+ youth, homelessness services, and community organizing. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to her contributions. It will be cited as the "June Crenshaw Recognition Resolution of 2025" and takes effect immediately.
This resolution confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Dr. Alexander McPhail to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) Board of Directors. It fills a vacant seat previously held by Dr. Joe Leonard, with McPhail serving as an alternate District resident member for the remainder of the unexpired term ending September 12, 2028. The resolution follows standard confirmation procedures under DC law (D.C. Code § 34-2202.04) and does not create new policy or affect broader water services. It is a routine procedural step to formalize an existing appointment.
This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Robert Hawkins to the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) Board of Directors, filling the unexpired term of Ivan Frishberg until September 12, 2028. It is a routine procedural step requiring Council approval to finalize the appointment, as mandated by District law for board confirmations. The resolution does not create new policy or affect public services; it solely approves a nomination for a board seat.
