This bill approves the transfer of a long-term rental subsidy contract for 14 affordable housing units at the Mozart Apartments (1630 Fuller Street, NW) from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP, extending the contract by 20 years until 2046. The contract subsidizes rents for extremely low-income residents (earning 0-30% of area median income), including the chronically homeless, elderly, and people with disabilities, as part of the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The extension allows Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for a moderate rehabilitation of the building while maintaining affordability for current residents. The transfer is permitted under District law without new competitive bidding because Jubilee ADMO is an affiliate of the current owner.
This bill would extend a 20-year housing subsidy contract for 35 affordable units at Euclid Apartments (1740 Euclid Street, NW) through 2046. It transfers the existing contract from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership II to its affiliate Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP. The extension enables Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for rehabilitation work on the building. This change ensures continued funding under D.C.'s Local Rent Supplement Program for extremely low-income residents living in these units.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0094) formally honors Lawrence Moten, a Washington, D.C. native and Syracuse University basketball legend who passed away in 2025. It recognizes his achievements as an NBA player, coach, and youth mentor in the District, including his record-setting scoring career and work with Digital Pioneers Academy. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely serves to commemorate his legacy through a formal council acknowledgment. It directly affects no individuals or entities beyond providing a symbolic tribute to Moten's contributions.
This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Higher Achievement's 50th anniversary. It formally honors the organization for its 50 years of providing academic support, mentorship, and college readiness programs to underserved middle school students across Washington, D.C., Prince George's County, Baltimore, and Richmond. The resolution cites Higher Achievement's mission, core values, and documented impact, including high school graduation rates and college enrollment outcomes for participants. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or funding.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0085) formally recognizes Friendship Baptist Church in Southwest, DC, for its 150th anniversary. The DC Council resolution acknowledges the church's historical significance as one of the District's oldest African American congregations, its community service since 1875, and its role as a civic hub. It has no binding effect or policy changes - it is purely a symbolic gesture of appreciation. The resolution takes effect immediately upon publication.
This ceremonial resolution recognizes the 80th anniversary of Alpha Chi Pi Omega Sorority and Fraternity, Inc., and honors its founder, Dr. Marjorie Stewart Joyner, for her legacy in the beauty industry and civil rights work. It commemorates Dr. Joyner's contributions as a pioneering cosmetologist, civil rights advocate, and founder of the historically Black organization, which supports economic independence for Black women and men in beauty and barbershop professions. The resolution will be celebrated during the 80th International Conclave and Joyner Hair and Beauty Expo in Washington, D.C., in October 2025.
This ceremonial resolution formally recognizes Rev. Dr. Robert G. Childs for his 40 years as pastor of Berean Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. It commends his decades of ministry, education, and community service, including roles at Howard University, the DC Board of Education, and local seminaries, without creating any new laws or affecting policy. The resolution is effective immediately and serves solely as a symbolic honor.
This ceremonial resolution posthumously honors Michelle Bundy, a longtime D.C. community advocate and educator known for her decades of service in justice, education, and community engagement - including work with the Public Defender Service, D.C. Public Schools, and Israel Baptist Church. The Council of the District of Columbia formally recognizes her legacy through the "Michelle Bundy Recognition Resolution of 2025," which cites her contributions to justice, education, faith, and family. The resolution takes effect immediately and serves as a symbolic tribute without creating new laws or policies.
This ceremonial resolution recognizes the 15th anniversary of the William O. Lockridge Community Foundation (WOLCF), which provides scholarships, mentoring, and international travel opportunities to high school students in Wards 7 and 8 of Washington, DC. The Council of the District of Columbia formally thanks the foundation for awarding over $500,000 in scholarships and supporting programs like the International Ambassadors Program that expand students' academic and cultural horizons. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a symbolic gesture of appreciation with no new requirements or funding.
This resolution (PR 26-0357) amends the Day Care Policy Act of 1979 to update minimum salary requirements for assistant and lead early childhood educators in District of Columbia child development facilities, effective January 2026. It incorporates the Early Childhood Educator Equitable Compensation Task Force and Pay Equity Fund into the law, aligning educator salaries with DC Public Schools' pay scales to address a $9 million funding shortfall. The key change adjusts the salary structure to ensure program viability within the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, directly affecting facilities participating in the Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Program. It does not create new funding but modifies existing program parameters to close a budget gap identified in FY2025.
This ceremonial resolution recognizes the 50th anniversary of the Marine Corps Marathon (officially titled "The People’s Marathon") and celebrates its 40,000 registered participants in 2025. It formally honors event organizers, active-duty service members, veterans, and civilians taking part in the race, which is noted as the world’s largest non-prize-money marathon. The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it serves solely as a symbolic gesture of appreciation. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.
This bill approves an extension and transfer of a long-term housing subsidy contract for 7 affordable units at the Fuller Apartments (1650 Fuller Street, NW). It assigns the existing contract from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate, Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP, and extends the contract term by 20 years (through 2046). This allows Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for moderate rehabilitation of the building while continuing to provide affordable housing for extremely low-income residents, including the chronically homeless, elderly, and people with disabilities, under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program. The change directly affects the 7 subsidized units at Fuller Apartments and ensures ongoing funding for these housing costs.
