Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to immediately close a 10-foot-wide public alley in Ward 5, affecting the owners of Lots 85 and 88. The primary goal is to merge these lots into one so that an affordable housing project with underground parking can begin construction without further delays. Because permanent legislation for this closure will not be fully reviewed by Congress until September, this emergency measure allows the project to move forward right away. The resolution takes effect immediately and serves as a temporary step until the permanent law is passed later in the year.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the appointment of Col. Charlette K. Woodard as the Director of the District of Columbia's Office of Veterans Affairs. The bill formally recognizes her leadership role, which she will hold at the pleasure of the Mayor, and directs the Council to send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. Once adopted, the confirmation takes effect immediately, establishing her official status in the position created by the Office of Veterans Affairs Establishment Act of 2001.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to approve a contract with American Supply Company for providing clothing, bedding, and hygiene products to inmates at the District of Columbia's Central Detention and Treatment Facilities. The bill authorizes the Department of Corrections to increase the contract's spending limit from $1 million to $1.2 million for the period between December 2023 and December 2024. Because the contract value exceeds the standard threshold, Council approval is required to ensure the vendor can be paid for goods already delivered and those to be delivered. The measure allows these essential services to continue without interruption by bypassing the usual multi-step legislative process.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the appointment of Mr. Dominic Henry, a resident of Ward 8, to serve as a returning citizen member of the District of Columbia Clemency Board. He is appointed to replace Brian Ferguson for the remainder of the unexpired term, which concludes on February 10, 2025. The bill requires the Council to send a copy of the confirmation to Mr. Henry and the Office of the Mayor, and it takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Ms. Dalila Boclin from Ward 5 as a public member of the District of Columbia's Food Policy Council. The bill officially approves her continued service on the council, which advises the city on food system issues, for a term ending on March 1, 2027. Upon passage, the Council will send a copy of this confirmation to Ms. Boclin and the Mayor, and the resolution takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis resolution formally confirms Dr. Amber Thornton as a mental-health professional member of the District of Columbia's Clemency Board. The bill officially appoints her to a three-year term ending in February 2027, allowing her to participate in the board's review of clemency cases. By passing this measure, the Council validates the Mayor's prior selection of Dr. Thornton for this specific role on the board.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Ms. Claudine Carter Pereira's appointment to the District of Columbia's Science Advisory Board as a forensic scientist. She will serve a term ending on April 18, 2026, representing an independent expert not currently employed by the Department of Forensic Sciences or related law enforcement agencies. The Council is required to send a copy of this confirmation to both Ms. Pereira and the Mayor's office once adopted.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the appointment of Ms. Angela Chester-Johnson as a public member of the District of Columbia's Food Policy Council. The bill officially recognizes her role on the council, which was established to advise on food-related policies and programs within the District. Her appointment is valid for a term ending on March 1, 2026, and the resolution must be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the appointment of Ms. Carrie Vaughn as a public member of the District of Columbia Food Policy Council. The bill formally recognizes her role on the council, which advises the city on food system issues, and sets her term to end on March 1, 2027. It requires the Council to send a copy of the resolution to both Ms. Vaughn and the Mayor once adopted. The measure takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Dr. Jeri D. Ropero-Miller as a member of the District of Columbia's Science Advisory Board. She will serve as a forensic scientist representing an independent laboratory, not one employed by the District's own forensic or law enforcement agencies. Her term on the board is set to end on April 18, 2027. The Council must send a copy of this confirmation to Dr. Ropero-Miller and the Mayor's office once adopted.