Councilmember Robert White

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to maintain virtual meeting flexibility for condominium, cooperative, and limited equity cooperative associations in Washington, D.C., until permanent legislation takes effect. It directly affects these property associations by allowing them to hold meetings remotely and vote electronically without amending their bylaws - continuing practices established during the pandemic. The resolution addresses a gap between the expiration of temporary emergency rules (May 14, 2025) and the effective date of permanent legislation (May 22, 2025). It does not create new permanent rules but ensures continuity of virtual meeting access during the transition period.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to extend the Tenant Payment Plan Phasing Continuation Temporary Act of 2024 (D.C. Law 25-211), which expires May 1, 2025. It ensures landlords must continue maintaining records of tenant payment plans for eligible renters affected by pandemic-related hardship through July 2025, preventing a legal gap before the existing 3-year record-keeping period ends. The resolution directly affects landlords (requiring continued record-keeping) and tenants (preserving access to existing payment plan frameworks). It does not create new rules but extends current emergency protections to avoid disruption.

Maddy summaryThis resolution extends foreclosure protections for District of Columbia homeowners who applied for the DC Homeowner Assistance Fund (DC HAF) before September 30, 2022 and have pending applications. It prevents a lapse in these protections by requiring continued moratorium on foreclosures until their cases are resolved, pending approval, payment, or appeal. The resolution also mandates that foreclosure notices must include information about the DC HAF program, ensuring affected homeowners are informed of available assistance. It addresses delays reported by legal services providers as the current moratorium expires May 1, 2025. (PR 26-0152)

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0019) honors Katie Whitehouse for her six-year service as Legislative Director to Councilmember Robert C. White, Jr. It recognizes her contributions to drafting legislation on health, education, housing, reproductive healthcare access, and consumer protections in the District of Columbia. The resolution has no binding policy effect - it is purely symbolic recognition of her past work, including leading efforts like the tuition-free Master of Social Work program and reproductive healthcare initiatives. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any residents or entities.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0006) formally recognizes Shawn Hilgendorf for his 12 years of service to the Council of the District of Columbia, specifically highlighting his roles as Committee Director for Facilities and Procurement, Government Operations, and Housing committees. It acknowledges his contributions to legislative work on issues including special education reforms, housing initiatives, and anti-discrimination policies, as well as his role as a trusted advisor to Councilmember Robert White. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it simply serves as a formal acknowledgment of his service and is effective immediately upon publication.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Dr. Maurice Jackson, a Georgetown University historian and scholar, for his lifelong work preserving Black history in Washington, D.C., including his scholarship on jazz, civil rights, and community engagement. It recognizes his authorship of books like *Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience*, donations of historical collections to institutions like the Smithsonian, and leadership roles such as chairing the DC Commission on African American Affairs. The resolution, titled "Dr. Maurice Jackson Recognition Resolution of 2025," takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register. As a symbolic gesture, it has no legal or policy impact.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends a moratorium on certificates of assurance for rent-stabilized properties in Washington D.C. It prohibits landlords from requesting these certificates and blocks the Mayor from issuing them, beginning November 2, 2020. The moratorium directly affects property owners in rent-stabilized housing who would otherwise seek these certificates to adjust rents. The law is structured as a temporary 90-day emergency measure under D.C. Home Rule Act provisions. It does not change existing rent stabilization rules but halts a specific administrative process for affected properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows condominium, cooperative, and limited equity cooperative associations in Washington, D.C., to hold virtual meetings for unit owners and board members. It requires associations to include meeting access links in notices and ensures virtual attendees are counted toward quorum. The bill permits electronic voting up to seven days before meetings and allows ballots to be distributed with meeting notices. These changes apply immediately as an emergency measure and expire after 90 days.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to maintain a freeze on new applications for certificates of assurance under DC's rent stabilization laws. It prevents a legal gap between the expiration of an emergency moratorium (February 20, 2025) and the start of a new temporary moratorium (March 6, 2025). The resolution ensures continuous protection for rent-stabilized properties during congressional review of related legislation, without changing the underlying rent stabilization policy.

Maddy summaryThis emergency resolution extends temporary flexibility for condominium, cooperative, and limited equity cooperative associations in Washington D.C. to hold virtual meetings and clarify voting rules without amending their bylaws. It directly affects these associations by allowing them to continue conducting meetings remotely after the expiration of previous temporary rules (set to end March 1, 2024). The resolution enables immediate adoption of policy changes to maintain virtual meeting capabilities under the Condominium Act of 1976 and related cooperative laws. This action prevents disruption to association operations while a permanent measure (B25-418) undergoes congressional review.