Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves the appointment of Dr. Ivana Milojevic to the Board of Respiratory Care in the District of Columbia. The legislation designates her as a member with expertise in respiratory care to fill a vacant seat left by Elena M. Tilly for the remainder of the term ending in July 2025. The resolution confirms her nomination by the Mayor and directs the Council to send a copy of the approved document to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. Dr. Milojevic, who holds a medical degree from Belgrade University and completed fellowships in pulmonary and critical care, will serve on the board that oversees standards for respiratory therapy practitioners.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to fix a mistake in the 2025 budget that incorrectly listed only $1 million for a grant to the National Cherry Blossom Festival. It authorizes the transfer of the full $1.5 million originally approved for the festival to the Events DC organization, which will then award the funds. The measure allows this budget correction to be passed quickly without a full committee review because the error was discovered after the budget was finalized.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Dr. Kevin Cornell Bradshaw's appointment to the District of Columbia Board of Podiatry. The provision formally recognizes him as a licensed podiatrist serving on the board until April 16, 2026. The Council is required to send a copy of this confirmation to both Dr. Bradshaw and the Mayor. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the reappointment of David Coleman as a member of the Racial Equity Advisory Board in the District of Columbia for a term ending in December 2026. The resolution formally approves Coleman's nomination by the Mayor to continue his role on the board, which was originally established by the Racial Equity Achieves Results (REACH) Amendment Act of 2020. Upon adoption, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both Coleman and the Mayor's office, with the change taking effect immediately. The measure is a procedural confirmation that does not alter the board's existing structure or duties but validates Coleman's continued service.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Ms. Patricia Howard-Chittams to the District of Columbia Board of Nursing. As a registered nurse from Ward 7, she will serve on the board until July 21, 2026. The bill does not alter nursing regulations or policies but simply formalizes her continued membership on the existing board.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Richard Beverly to the District of Columbia Public Service Commission for a term ending on June 30, 2028. The bill directly affects Mr. Beverly by officially recognizing his continued service on the agency that regulates public utilities and transportation in the District. It establishes that the Council will send a copy of this confirmation to both Mr. Beverly and the Mayor's office once adopted. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis resolution officially confirms Gwen Marcus Wright as a member of the District of Columbia Zoning Commission, filling the vacant seat previously held by Peter Shapiro. The appointment covers the remainder of the unexpired term, which ends on February 3, 2027, and places Wright in Ward 3. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of this confirmation to both the nominee and the Mayor's office, with the change taking effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the appointment of Robert C. Cooper as the Vice Chairperson of the Real Property Tax Appeals Commission in the District of Columbia. The measure directly affects the commission by officially recognizing Cooper's role for the remainder of his term, which ends on April 30, 2027. It does not change tax laws or appeal procedures but serves an administrative function to finalize his selection. The Council must send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office once it is adopted.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Ms. Anne Ford's appointment to the District of Columbia Board of Nursing, a body that oversees nursing standards and regulations in the city. The measure formally recognizes her role as a practical nurse licensed in the District and sets the end of her term to July 21, 2026. Upon adoption, the Council will send copies of the resolution to Ms. Ford and the Mayor to complete the administrative process.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Yolanda Lewis for a two-year term on the Racial Equity Advisory Board in the District of Columbia. The measure does not create new laws or change existing policies but serves as a procedural step to validate the Mayor's nomination of Lewis, who will serve until December 17, 2026. By passing this resolution, the Council formalizes her appointment to the board established by the Racial Equity Achieves Results (REACH) Amendment Act of 2020. The document also includes a brief biography highlighting Lewis's background in justice reform and public policy.