Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the reappointment of Kasey Martin to the District of Columbia Board of Funeral Directors for a term ending March 1, 2029. The resolution authorizes the Council to formally approve her continued service as a licensed funeral director member of the board. It requires the Council to send a copy of the adopted resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor. The bill is a procedural confirmation measure that does not alter existing funeral director regulations or policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes the reappointment of Dr. Kami Cooper to the District of Columbia Board of Nursing for a term ending July 21, 2028. The legislation would formally confirm her continued service as a registered nurse licensed and practicing in the District, allowing her to participate in the board's regulatory functions. The confirmation process follows established procedures under the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the District Columbia Health Occupations Revision Act of 1985. If adopted, the resolution would be transmitted to both Dr. Cooper and the Mayor, taking effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the reappointment of Ms. Tiffany Simmons to the District of Columbia Board of Nursing for a term ending July 21, 2029. The resolution formally approves her nomination by the Mayor to continue serving as a registered nurse member of the board, which oversees the licensing and regulation of over 51,000 nursing professionals in the District. Upon passage, the Council will transmit a copy of the resolution to both Ms. Simmons and the Mayor, and the measure takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms Judy Brinckerhoff as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Nursing to fill a vacant seat for the remainder of an unexpired term ending July 21, 2028. The resolution formally approves her appointment as a registered nurse licensed and practicing in the District, replacing the previous member Meedie Bardonielle. Brinckerhoff, a resident of Ward 3, brings extensive nursing experience including roles as a school nurse, health consultant, and volunteer immunization compliance nurse. The bill requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the reappointment of Ms. Anne Ford to the District of Columbia Board of Nursing for a term ending July 21, 2029. The resolution formally approves her continued service as a licensed practical nurse member of the board, which oversees nursing practice standards and nursing program approvals in the District. The confirmation process follows existing District laws requiring Council approval for board member appointments. This procedural measure does not change nursing regulations or policies but validates Ms. Ford's existing appointment to her current position.

Maddy summaryThis bill formally confirms the reappointment of Ms. Patricia Howard-Chittams as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Nursing for a term ending July 21, 2029. The resolution, proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser, follows the standard confirmation process required by the District's Health Occupations Revision Act. The Council of the District of Columbia is asked to officially approve her continued service on the board, which regulates nursing practice in the District. The bill is a procedural confirmation measure that does not change existing laws or policies but rather completes the administrative process for appointing a qualified nurse practitioner to the regulatory board.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how the District of Columbia makes payments into three employee benefit funds, moving from annual or quarterly schedules to monthly or per-pay-period contributions. It directly affects the District government's financial management and the administration of retirement and insurance benefits for city employees. The key changes require contributions to health and life insurance funds to be made on a regular pay period basis, defined contribution plans to be funded per pay period, and police, fire, and teacher retirement funds to be deposited on the 15th and last day of each month. These adjustments allow the District to spread payments more evenly throughout the year rather than making larger lump sums at specific times.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the reappointment of Helaina Roisman as a member of the Violence Fatality Review Committee to represent an organization that provides services to secondary victims of homicide or suicide. The resolution formally approves her reappointment for a term ending October 12, 2028, following her nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. Roisman, a licensed clinical social worker with experience in injury prevention and trauma support, will continue her role in reviewing cases related to violence fatalities in the District of Columbia. The bill requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the reappointment of Ajia Minnis to the District of Columbia Board of Barber and Cosmetology for the remainder of her term, which ends on December 13, 2028. The resolution formally approves her continued service as a specialty cosmetologist member of the board, following a nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The Council of the District of Columbia is required to adopt this confirmation and transmit a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. This procedural measure does not alter board membership requirements or policies but simply completes the appointment process for an existing term.