This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0119) formally honors Fannie Robinson, a longtime District of Columbia resident, on her 100th birthday. It recognizes her 60+ years living in Ward 4, her 25-year career as a Marriott cashier, her work as a DCPS lunch clerk, and her large family legacy. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Council's appreciation through a symbolic statement. It requires no action from the Council or residents and takes effect immediately upon adoption.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0115) formally recognizes the Coolidge Senior High School Colts Varsity Football Team for winning the 2025 Turkey Bowl championship - their first title since 1986. It honors the team's season achievements, comeback victory, and the contributions of players, coaches, and athletic staff. The resolution has no legal effect and serves solely as a symbolic gesture of celebration by the Council of the District of Columbia. It directly affects the team members, coaches, and Coolidge community by publicly celebrating their athletic success.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0118) formally recognizes the Coolidge High School Colts football team for winning the 2025 Turkey Bowl championship - their first title since 1986. It honors the team's victory over Dunbar High School (15-14), their second-half comeback, and their contributions to school and community pride. The resolution, introduced by multiple D.C. Councilmembers, has no binding effect or policy changes and serves solely as a symbolic tribute to the players, coaches, and school community.
This bill expands the Metropolitan Police Department's Senior Officer Program to include lieutenants, allowing them to be rehired after retirement at a capped salary (no more than a Class 5, Step 3 lieutenant) without longevity pay. It also removes the mandatory retirement age of 60 for Metropolitan Police Department and Fire and Emergency Medical Services members, giving department heads discretion to retain them beyond that age. These changes aim to address staffing challenges by offering flexible retention options for experienced first responders. The bill is an emergency measure with a 90-day effective period.
This emergency bill supports the District of Columbia's Fiscal Year 2026 budget through multiple budget-related provisions enacted under congressional review requirements. It includes specific mechanisms like clarifying Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) procedures, modifying funding for cultural programs and community grants, establishing recreational facility assessments, and revising business license fee structures. The bill directly affects District government departments managing budgets, community organizations receiving human services and cultural grants, and local businesses subject to revised economic regulations. It does not introduce new policy initiatives but streamlines existing budget implementation processes for the 2026 fiscal year.
This bill creates a temporary Business Improvement District (BID) called "Soul of the City" for a specific geographic area in Washington, D.C., authorized under the 1996 Business Improvement District Act. It directly affects property owners within the defined boundary (detailed by lot numbers in the bill), who would pay BID assessments to fund local services like cleaning, safety, and marketing. The BID would operate under a temporary framework, ending by the bill's expiration in 2026 or if the BID dissolves earlier. The legislation establishes the legal structure for the BID's formation, boundaries, and tax collection authority without altering existing district laws.
This resolution appoints Doni Crawford to fill the vacant at-large seat on the Council of the District of Columbia, replacing Kenyan McDuffie. The appointment is temporary, serving until a special election certifies a permanent replacement for the remainder of the unexpired term ending January 2, 2027. The Council made this appointment under authority granted by the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.
This procedural resolution amends the Council of the District of Columbia's organizational rules for Period 26. It repeals the Committee on Business and Economic Development (Section 232), creates a new Subcommittee on Local Business Development under the Committee of the Whole, and adjusts the 2026 recess dates (from April 4-12 to April 11-19). Jurisdiction over business development matters, agencies like the Department of Small and Local Business Development, and oversight of Robert F. Kennedy Stadium development are transferred to the new subcommittee and other committees. The resolution does not create new policy but reorganizes committee structures and responsibilities.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution (PR 26-0462), not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Rohan Young - a Ward 7 high school student (Benjamin Banneker Academic High School, Class of 2028) - to fill a vacant seat on the Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes. The commission was established by D.C. Law 21-261 (2016) to oversee youth development programs. The resolution confirms Young's appointment for the remainder of an unexpired term ending November 7, 2027. No new policy or program changes are created by this resolution.
The Youth Records Transparency and Oversight Amendment Act of 2025 clarifies which D.C. Council committees and the Office of the Ombudsperson for Children may access juvenile justice and child welfare records for oversight purposes. It specifies that for delinquency or need of supervision cases (handled by the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services), the Chair of the relevant Council committee and their designees can access records, and for neglect cases (handled by the Child and Family Services Agency), the Chair of that committee and their designees can access. The Ombudsperson for Children may also access records as needed for their oversight duties. This amendment defines clear access pathways for oversight bodies without changing how records are maintained or the underlying case procedures.
The Streamlining Services for Children Amendment Act of 2025 (Bill B 26-0406) creates two new entities within the District of Columbia's government to improve coordination of youth and family services. It establishes a District Office for Children (under the Child and Family Services Agency) to coordinate services, develop a centralized website for families, advise the Mayor, and report annually on service improvements. It also creates an Interagency Council for Children, composed of city agency leaders (like Health, Education, and Public Safety) and youth advocates, to align policies on truancy, child poverty, trauma-informed practices, and youth workforce programs. The bill directly affects DC children, families, and agencies providing services, aiming to reduce service duplication and improve outcomes through structured cross-agency collaboration.
This bill amends the District of Columbia's child abuse prevention law to define "CAC" (Children's Advocacy Center) as an accredited center under a District agreement and requires Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs) investigating child abuse to coordinate through an accredited CAC when available. It mandates that the CAC provide the Council with annual documentation proving its accreditation by a national body. The bill specifies that the absence of an accredited CAC cannot delay or halt an investigation. These changes ensure accredited centers are prioritized in child abuse cases while maintaining timely investigative processes.
