This resolution confirms the appointment of Nate Handy, a marine operations professional with 27 years of experience in the passenger vessel industry, to a new seat on the District Waterways Advisory Commission. The Commission was established by the 2022 Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act, and Handy's term would end April 19, 2029. The Council of the District of Columbia must adopt the resolution to formally confirm the Mayor's nomination.
This bill (PR 26-0449) is a procedural resolution confirming Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Jorge Galindo to the District Waterways Advisory Commission. It formally approves his appointment as a new member with expertise in athletics and recreation, filling a newly created seat on the commission established under the Office of District Waterways Management Establishment Act of 2022. Galindo’s initial term ends April 19, 2026, with a subsequent term ending April 19, 2030. The resolution requires Council confirmation but does not create new policy or alter existing laws.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0116) honors Joan Adams Thomas Kelley, a former DC public school educator and community leader, for her 43-year career in DC schools - including 17 years as principal of John Tyler Elementary - and her decades of service through Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, church leadership, and family engagement. It recognizes her legacy of dedication to education, faith, and community in the District of Columbia. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes; it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to her life and contributions after her passing. It takes immediate effect upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.
This emergency resolution exempts the indoor pool at the modernized Congress Heights Recreation Center and the indoor gym at the Douglass Community Center (both in Ward 8) from the District’s net zero energy requirements under the Green Building Act of 2006. It allows these facilities to proceed with community-requested features - indoor pools and gyms - without requiring costly geothermal systems that were deemed impractical due to site constraints like heritage trees and limited space. The resolution bypasses standard exemption review processes to avoid further delays in completing these projects.
This bill exempts District-built recreation centers in Ward 8 with indoor pools or gyms from the standard net zero energy requirements under the Green Building Act of 2006. Instead, it requires that indoor pools at these Ward 8 recreation centers meet at least LEED Silver certification standards. The exemption applies specifically to facilities with indoor pools or gyms in Ward 8, not to other District buildings. As an emergency amendment, it takes effect immediately upon approval but expires after 90 days.
This resolution (PR 26-0480) delays the implementation of ranked choice voting in Washington D.C. elections from the 2026 cycle to 2027. It amends the Election Code to provide the Board of Elections additional time to prepare, focusing on voter education and avoiding legal risks. The resolution addresses concerns about insufficient time (six months), lack of dedicated funding for outreach, and unvetted third-party training sessions that could mislead voters about the new voting system. It directly affects District voters and election officials by postponing the first use of ranked choice voting.
This procedural resolution disapproves a $7 million reprogramming request by the Mayor to redirect funds from the Anacostia pool replacement and Congress Heights modernization projects toward completing the Southeast Tennis Learning Center. It formally blocks the transfer of FY 2026 Capital Funds within the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) without creating new policy. The resolution directly affects DPR's budget allocation for capital projects in 2025. (1 sentence)
This bill changes the implementation date for ranked choice voting in Washington, D.C., moving it from the 2026 election cycle to the first election held after January 1, 2027. It directly affects D.C. voters and election administrators by delaying the start of ranked choice voting by one election cycle. The bill amends Section 8a of the District of Columbia Election Code to replace "June 2026 primary election" with "first election held after January 1, 2027." This is a procedural clarification with no new voting rules, only a revised timeline for existing implementation plans.
This bill temporarily exempts District-built recreation centers in Ward 8 with indoor pools and gyms from net zero energy compliance requirements under the Green Building Act of 2006. Instead, it requires that Ward 8 recreation center indoor pools must meet at least LEED Silver standards. The exemption applies only to these specific facilities and expires 225 days after the bill takes effect. The change directly affects new or renovated Ward 8 recreation centers with indoor pools and gyms, altering their building standard requirements.
This bill changes the timeline for implementing ranked choice voting (RCV) in Washington, D.C. elections, delaying its start from the 2026 primary to the first election held after January 1, 2027. It directly affects D.C. voters and election officials by postponing the use of RCV for citywide and council elections until the 2027 cycle. The key provision replaces the phrase "June 2026 primary election" in the election code with "first election held after January 1, 2027," clarifying the implementation date. The bill is temporary, expiring 225 days after it takes effect.
This resolution declares an emergency to temporarily amend the Block Party Act for the 2025 PorchFest events. It clarifies that individual residents hosting musical performances on their porches as part of neighborhood PorchFest gatherings (like Petworth and Adams Morgan) qualify for standard block party permits - not costly special event permits. The resolution prevents permit denials for these volunteer-led events, ensuring they can proceed this spring without complex or expensive applications. It’s a temporary measure until permanent legislative changes are finalized.
This emergency resolution approves two contract modifications (M0012 and M0013) to an existing agreement with Jaydot LLC for case management services under the Permanent Supportive Housing III program. The modifications extend the contract for services from July 2025 through June 2026, totaling $1,508,069.48, to cover the remainder of the third option year. Council approval is required under District law because the modifications exceed $1 million in a 12-month period, enabling payment for services already provided and to be provided. The resolution ensures continued housing support services for program participants without interruption.
