Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the appointment of Roger Kahn to the Science Advisory Board, a group established to provide scientific expertise to the District of Columbia. The bill officially recognizes Kahn as a scientist with experience in research and methodology, granting him a term that ends on April 18, 2026. Upon adoption, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office to finalize the process.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Ms. Beverley Wheeler as a public member of the District of Columbia's Food Policy Council. The bill officially extends her term on the council until March 1, 2025, following her initial appointment under the 2014 council establishment act. Upon adoption, the Council will send copies of this confirmation to Ms. Wheeler and the Mayor, and the resolution takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the appointment of Ms. Laura Sudkamp as a member of the District of Columbia's Science Advisory Board. The board, established under the Department of Forensic Sciences Establishment Act of 2011, advises on scientific research and methodology, and Ms. Sudkamp will serve until April 18, 2025. The Council of the District of Columbia formally approves her nomination based on her background in scientific research and her publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Maddy summaryThis bill declares an emergency to immediately approve a corrected version of a collective bargaining agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers' Union. The correction addresses a drafting error in the original 2023 agreement that accidentally omitted a previously agreed-upon $1,000 annual stipend for elementary school Grade Level Chairs. By passing this resolution, the Council ensures that these educators receive the intended financial benefit starting from the 2022-2023 school year. The measure also aims to maintain trust between the school district, the union, and their members by resolving the oversight quickly.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to allow the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to immediately issue grant funding to a technology incubator called Capital Factory. The bill addresses a procedural gap where money was allocated for the grants in previous budgets, but the specific legal authority to release those funds was missing from the most recent budget acts. By adopting this measure after a single reading, the Council ensures the grants can be issued without further delay.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the appointment of Nicholas Stavely as a public member of the District of Columbia's Food Policy Council. The bill officially recognizes his role on the council, which advises the city on food system issues, for a term ending on March 1, 2025. It requires the Council to send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor, and it takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Jason Kellogg as a public member of the District of Columbia's Food Policy Council. The appointment is effective immediately and runs until March 1, 2026. Kellogg, who represents Ward 5, will join the council established by the 2014 Food Policy Council and Director Establishment Act. The Council will send a copy of this confirmation to both Kellogg and the Mayor.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Dr. James Huang as a public member of the District of Columbia's Food Policy Council. The bill officially appoints him to serve on the council, which advises the city on food-related policies, until March 1, 2027. By passing this measure, the Council completes the administrative process required to formalize his continued service on the advisory board.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the appointment of William "Clint" Osborn as the Director of the District of Columbia's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency. The bill formally recognizes his selection by the Mayor to lead the agency responsible for civil defense and emergency preparedness in the district. By passing this measure, the Council of the District of Columbia completes the confirmation process required for Osborn to officially assume his role.