Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Fiscal Year 2025 budget for the District of Columbia government, providing funding and legal authority to various city departments and programs. It includes provisions to support public safety, education, economic development, and housing initiatives, such as grants for small businesses, funding for schools, and assistance for low-income residents. The legislation also authorizes specific administrative actions, like expanding access to services for the deaf community and updating rules for public meetings and lobbying fees. By enacting these changes, the bill ensures that city operations have the necessary resources and legal framework to function during the upcoming fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Ms. Deborah Loomis as a voting member of the Green Finance Authority Board in the District of Columbia. The appointment recognizes her expertise in clean energy, infrastructure, transportation, and stormwater management and sets her term to end on July 9, 2027. The Council will send a copy of this confirmation to Ms. Loomis and the Mayor's office, and the resolution takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to borrow up to $2.4 billion through the issuance of general obligation bonds and income tax secured revenue bonds to fund various capital projects. The borrowed funds will be used for a wide range of infrastructure improvements, including school facilities, transportation systems, public safety stations, and housing developments. The bill also permits the District to use these funds to reimburse amounts temporarily advanced from other district funds and to cover the costs associated with issuing the bonds.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves Brandi Saunders for a seat on the District of Columbia Board of Nursing. It affects the Council of the District of Columbia, which must vote to confirm her appointment, and the Board of Nursing, which will gain a new member to help oversee nursing standards. The resolution confirms Saunders as a licensed registered nurse from Ward 4 to fill a vacancy left by Michelle Clausen for the remainder of the term ending in July 2026. Once the Council adopts the resolution, it will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor's office to finalize the appointment.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that authorizes the Council of the District of Columbia to approve Ms. Kizzie McKay's appointment to the Board of Professional Counseling. The measure fills a vacant seat on the board for an unexpired term ending on July 1, 2026, which was previously held by Laurie Ferreri. By passing this resolution, the Council formally recognizes McKay as a licensed professional counselor and completes the administrative process required for her to serve on the board. The document also outlines the procedural steps for transmitting the approved resolution to the nominee and the Mayor's office.

Maddy summaryThis legislative bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves Donna M. Pavone as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Massage Therapy. The document confirms her appointment to fill a vacant seat on the regulatory board for the remainder of an unexpired term ending in October 2025. It outlines her professional background as a licensed massage therapist and aesthetician with over two decades of experience in the wellness industry. The resolution also directs the Council to send a copy of the approved document to the nominee and the Mayor's office.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally confirms the reappointment of Ramona Barber to the District of Columbia Real Estate Commission for a term ending in December 2026. The legislation authorizes the Council to officially recognize Barber, a licensed real estate salesperson from Ward 8, as a member of the commission based on her nomination by the Mayor. By passing this resolution, the Council completes the confirmation process required by law for individuals appointed to serve on the commission. The measure does not alter any existing regulations or policies but serves solely to validate Barber's continued service in her current role.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves the reappointment of Joseph Borger to the District of Columbia Real Estate Commission. It directly affects the commission by adding Borger, a licensed real estate property manager from Ward 3, to its membership for a term ending in December 2026. The key provision is the formal confirmation of his nomination by the Mayor, which allows him to continue serving on the body that oversees real estate practices in the district. The document also includes a proposed resolution title and instructions for the Council to send a copy of the final text to the nominee and the Mayor's office.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms Frank Pietranton's reappointment to the District of Columbia Real Estate Commission for a term ending in December 2026. The resolution officially recognizes his continued service as a licensed real estate broker and member of the commission, which is responsible for overseeing industry standards and regulations. By adopting this measure, the Council formalizes the Mayor's nomination and ensures Pietranton can continue his work in real estate governance. The document serves a procedural function by finalizing his appointment rather than introducing new policy changes or affecting the general public.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a resolution to confirm the reappointment of Monique Owens as a member of the District of Columbia Real Estate Commission, serving until December 13, 2026. The legislation formally validates her nomination by the Mayor and directs the Council to transmit the adopted resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. Upon passage, this action officially reinstates Owens as a licensed real estate property manager representative on the commission, allowing her to continue participating in regulatory oversight of the district's real estate industry.