Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves Maurice Walters for reappointment to the Board of Architecture, Interior Design, and Landscape Architecture in the District of Columbia. It designates him as a member of the board overseeing these professions until November 13, 2027, following his nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The resolution requires the Council to send a copy of the document to both the nominee and the Mayor's office once adopted. This procedural measure does not change any laws or policies but serves to complete the administrative process of confirming a board member.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Ms. Hope R. Carlisle's appointment to the Board of Massage Therapy in the District of Columbia. The bill officially recognizes her as a licensed massage therapist from Ward 1 and sets her term to end on October 29, 2025. By adopting this measure, the Council formalizes her role on the regulatory board that oversees massage therapy standards in the district. The resolution is administrative in nature and does not change existing laws or policies regarding the profession.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms Ajia Minnis as a specialty cosmetologist member of the District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology. It fills a vacant seat previously held by Kandace Cash for the remainder of the term ending December 13, 2025. The resolution formally approves Minnis's appointment following her nomination by the Mayor and outlines the administrative steps for finalizing her service on the board.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the appointment of Teri Janine Quinn as a member of the District of Columbia's Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board. The appointment is for the remainder of an unexpired term that ends on May 7, 2027. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of this confirmation to both Ms. Quinn and the Mayor's office. The change takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that every public and public charter school in the District of Columbia have a registered nurse on staff for at least 40 hours each week starting in 2028, regardless of whether the school currently participates in the state's health services program. To help attract and keep qualified staff, the legislation creates a loan repayment program that covers undergraduate and graduate education costs for nurses working in these schools. The Department of Health will manage this program by reviewing applications, disbursing funds by June 30 each year, and ensuring that current participants receive their awards before approving new ones.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves the reappointment of Vivian Lowery Derryck to the Racial Equity Advisory Board in the District of Columbia. The measure confirms her role as a board member for a term ending on December 17, 2026, following her nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Derryck, a former diplomat and nonprofit leader with extensive experience in civil rights and governance, will continue to serve on the board established by the REACH Amendment Act of 2020. Upon passage, the resolution will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor's office to finalize her appointment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves the reappointment of Kelly Crawford to the Racial Equity Advisory Board in the District of Columbia. The resolution confirms Crawford's role for a term ending on December 17, 2026, based on her nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The measure relies on existing laws established by the Racial Equity Achieves Results (REACH) Amendment Act of 2020 and the Confirmation Act of 1978 to facilitate the appointment. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office to complete the process.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves the reappointment of Dr. Shareefah Al'Uqdah as a member of the District of Columbia's Racial Equity Advisory Board. The legislation confirms her selection for a two-year term ending on December 17, 2026, based on a nomination submitted by the Mayor. Dr. Al'Uqdah, a licensed clinical psychologist and academic leader, will serve on the board established by the Racial Equity Achieves Results Amendment Act of 2020 to advise the district on racial equity issues. Upon adoption, the Council will send a copy of this resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms Gabrielle Parsons as a new member of the District of Columbia's Racial Equity Advisory Board, filling a vacancy left by Charles Wilson. The resolution officially appoints Parsons, an expert in diversity and inclusion with experience in corporate and educational settings, to serve on the board until December 17, 2026. By adopting this confirmation, the Council formalizes Parsons' role within the advisory body established by the Racial Equity Achieves Results Amendment Act of 2020. The document serves as a procedural step to complete the Mayor's nomination process and transmit the appointment to the relevant offices.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Ms. Tiffany Simmons, a registered nurse from Ward 8, to the District of Columbia Board of Nursing. The bill officially extends her membership on the board, which oversees nursing standards and regulations in the district, until July 21, 2026. By adopting this measure, the Council formalizes her continued service on the panel responsible for protecting public health through nursing oversight.