Councilmember Robert White

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to amend the District of Columbia Housing Authority Act of 1999 and related laws. It revises the DCHA board structure, updates the public housing resident bill of rights, adjusts board stipends under the Merit Personnel Act, and updates terminology in the Confirmation Act. These changes ensure DCHA can prepare for a permanent board structure before the summer recess, following delays in finalizing the RENTAL Act of 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill restructures the governing board of the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) by adding two resident-elected seats to its nine-member board, directly affecting public housing residents through greater representation. It requires the Mayor to appoint seven board members with specific expertise (e.g., federal housing law, affordable development) every three years, while updating reporting requirements from monthly to quarterly. The bill also revises definitions (like "dwelling unit") and updates terminology to align with current housing authority structure. These changes aim to enhance resident input and governance clarity under the DCHA Act of 1999.

Maddy summaryThe Housing Authority Resident Empowerment Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 temporarily changes how the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is governed. It requires two seats on DCHA’s 9-member board to be filled by elected public housing residents (with first elections in 2025 and 2026), while the Mayor appoints seven members with specific housing expertise (e.g., federal housing law, affordable housing development), rotating these requirements every three years. The bill also sets a 9-year total service limit for board members and updates the public housing resident bill of rights. These changes directly affect DCHA residents (through voting representation) and DCHA’s governance structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for housing providers to register rental properties from 90 to 180 days after the rent control database launches. It specifically requires owners of properties *not* subject to rent stabilization (exempt units) to report current monthly rent and rent from the previous two calendar years at registration time. The changes apply only to non-rent-controlled housing and expire 225 days after the bill takes effect. This amendment temporarily modifies the 1985 Rental Housing Act to simplify registration for exempt properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily restructures the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) by replacing its Board of Commissioners with a new 9-member "Stabilization and Reform Board" for 2025. The board requires specific expertise (e.g., affordable housing finance, federal regulations, resident experience) and mandates actions to reform DCHA operations, directly affecting DCHA’s 50,000+ public housing residents and its management. Key mechanisms include defining the board’s composition, requiring resident and voucher holder representation, and specifying that the Mayor appoints members with Council approval. The bill is temporary, sunsetting after 2025, and focuses on governance changes to revitalize DCHA without altering existing housing laws.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0064) declares May 8, 2026, as "Wydad Athletic Club Day" in the District of Columbia. It honors the Moroccan football club Wydad Athletic Club (WAC), recognizing its founding in 1937, its achievements in African football, and its upcoming participation in the 2025 Club World Cup. The resolution has no legal effect and does not impose obligations or alter policies; it is solely a symbolic gesture to celebrate WAC's history and global representation. The recognition applies to the District of Columbia as a whole, with no specific individuals or entities directly affected beyond the symbolic acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis bill symbolically renames a specific section of T Street, N.W. (between 12th and 13th Streets in Ward 1) as "Louise B. Miller Way." It directly affects the street signage and official records for that location in Washington, D.C. The bill uses standard District procedures for street naming designations under existing law, with no changes to policy or funding. It honors Louise B. Miller through this permanent street name.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary "Stabilization and Reform Board" to govern the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA), replacing its previous governing board. The new board requires 9 voting members with specific expertise (including housing development, affordable housing, federal regulations, and resident/voucher holder perspectives) and includes non-voting members from key city offices. It directly affects DCHA operations and the 50,000+ residents living in DCHA-managed housing by mandating the board to take specific actions to reform and revitalize the agency. The bill establishes this structure as an emergency measure to address DCHA's operational challenges.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the deadline for housing providers to register rental properties from 90 to 180 days after a new rent control database launches. It directly affects landlords and property owners in Washington, D.C., particularly those with units not subject to rent stabilization. The key change requires these owners to report current monthly rent and the rent for each of the previous two calendar years when they register. This reporting is only required at registration time, with no ongoing annual requirements. The bill aims to provide more time for compliance while adding specific rent history data collection for exempt properties.

Maddy summaryThis resolution extends the deadline for District of Columbia housing providers to register rental properties in the new DC RentRegistry. It directly affects all housing providers, particularly those managing exempt rental properties (not subject to rent stabilization), requiring them to report current and prior rent amounts for the previous two years at registration. The extension provides additional time beyond the initial 90-day window after the RentRegistry launches on June 2, 2025, to compile required data and comply with existing law. The resolution declares this extension necessary due to administrative burdens and confusion among providers about the new reporting requirements.