This resolution confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of LaKeitha Anderson to the Commission on African-American Affairs, filling a vacant seat previously held by Melanee Woodard. Anderson, a Ward 4 resident with government relations experience, will serve a term ending July 8, 2028, as required by the Commission on African-American Affairs Establishment Act of 2012. The resolution is procedural, solely seeking Council approval for the appointment without creating new policy. It does not affect legislation or alter existing laws.
This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Jalelah Ahmed as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs, filling a vacant seat previously held by Sondra Phillips-Gilbert. The appointment, effective until July 8, 2028, requires formal Council confirmation under District law (D.C. Law 19-106). As a procedural resolution, it solely authorizes the Council to approve the nominee's appointment without altering the Commission's duties or structure. The resolution does not create new policy or affect broader legislation.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive legislative bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Ashley Joyner Chavous as a community representative member of the District of Columbia's Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board for a term ending July 20, 2028. The resolution requires the Council of the District of Columbia to approve this reappointment under D.C. law. It does not create new policy or affect any specific population beyond confirming an existing board member's position.
This is a procedural resolution (PR 26-0399), not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's reappointment of Kristin Shymoniak as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs for a term ending July 8, 2028. The resolution follows District of Columbia law requiring Council confirmation for this position. It does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond authorizing Ms. Shymoniak's continued service on the commission.
This procedural resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Leise Gergely to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Crystal Jacobs for the remainder of the unexpired term ending July 20, 2025, and a subsequent term ending July 20, 2028. It does not create new policy but formally approves her appointment as a representative from a domestic violence housing organization. The resolution is a standard confirmation step required by District law for board appointments.
This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Ben-James Brown to serve as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs, filling a vacancy left by Salim Adofo. The appointment is for a term ending July 8, 2028, as required by the Commission on African-American Affairs Establishment Act of 2012. The resolution is procedural, requiring the Council of the District of Columbia to formally approve the nomination. It does not create new policy but enables the Commission to operate with a full membership.
This resolution confirms Laila Leigh's reappointment as a community representative member of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board, established under D.C. law (D.C. Official Code § 16-1052), for a term ending July 20, 2028. The board reviews domestic violence-related fatalities to identify systemic issues and improve prevention strategies. This procedural resolution formally approves the Mayor's nomination without altering existing policies or creating new obligations.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Jacqueline Stallworth as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs for a term ending July 8, 2027. It requires the Council of the District of Columbia to formally adopt the resolution to complete the confirmation process for the Mayor's nomination. The bill does not create new policies or affect any specific group beyond the procedural confirmation of an existing appointment.
This bill amends Washington D.C.'s Juvenile Curfew Act to set a daily curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. for all youth under 18, expanding the previous age limit. It grants the Mayor emergency authority to extend curfew hours beyond 11 p.m. for public safety or property protection, and allows the Chief of Police to establish temporary "extended curfew zones" in specific areas. Police must issue at least two audible warnings before enforcing curfew in non-emergency situations, provide time to disperse, and document interactions via body cameras. The changes apply immediately to all D.C. youth under 18 during designated curfew hours.
The Residential Tranquility Amendment Act of 2025 prohibits using amplified sound devices to target residences between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., and bans throwing projectiles at homes with intent to intimidate. It directly affects District of Columbia residents in residential zones who face harassment through noise demonstrations or projectile-throwing. Key provisions include banning unattended sound amplifying devices near homes and exempting legitimate uses like emergency systems, permitted events, and religious activities. The bill amends the 2010 Residential Tranquility Act to address gaps in protecting home peace from targeted disruptions. It aims to reduce health impacts like sleep disruption and anxiety caused by persistent noise harassment.
This resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's nomination of Wanda Henderson to serve as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs, filling a vacant seat previously held by Veda Rasheed. The Council must adopt the resolution to formally confirm Henderson's appointment for a term ending July 8, 2028, with the resolution to be transmitted to Henderson and the Mayor's office upon adoption.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0102) designates a specific segment of Iowa Avenue N.W. (between Arkansas Avenue N.W. and 13th Street N.W. in Ward 4) as "Rev. A. Knighton Stanley Way." It honors Reverend Dr. A. Knighton Stanley's 40-year legacy as pastor of Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ in Washington, D.C., recognizing his civil rights leadership, community service, and role as a cultural hub for the Petworth neighborhood. The resolution serves solely to memorialize his contributions through street naming and takes effect immediately upon publication.
