Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the reappointment of Juanita Price to the Violence Fatality Review Committee in the District of Columbia, where she will serve as a representative from an organization providing mental and behavioral health services. The resolution officially approves her nomination for a term ending October 12, 2028, following her extensive background in managing mental health agencies and social service organizations. The legislation requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor upon adoption, with immediate effect. This procedural action facilitates Price's continued role on the committee that reviews cases of violence-related deaths in the District.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the District of Columbia tax code to grant property, deed recordation, and transfer tax exemptions for specific real estate owned by the Archdiocese of Washington and its affiliated parishes. The legislation directly affects the Archdiocese and twelve named Catholic churches by exempting their designated properties from certain taxes under Chapters 9 and 11 of the DC Official Code. Each exemption applies to specific land parcels identified by square and lot numbers, with the tax relief contingent on continued ownership by the Archdiocese or its successor entities. The bill is structured as an emergency amendment to update existing tax exemption provisions for these religious properties.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination of Charles Nottingham for reappointment to the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability. The resolution confirms his service as a member of the Board for a term ending July 1, 2032. It directly affects the Board's composition and requires the Council to approve the reappointment. No new policies or regulations are created by this resolution.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally asks the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Dr. Prechelle Shannon's reappointment as a member of the Corrections Information Council Governing Board for a term ending June 7, 2027. The resolution references her established qualifications and experience in criminal justice and mental health, as detailed in the accompanying executive profile. This resolution does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond confirming an existing appointment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Natasha Dasher to the Corrections Information Council Governing Board for a term ending June 7, 2028. It is a procedural step required by District law (D.C. Code § 24-101.01) to formally approve her appointment to the board, which oversees corrections-related information systems and policies in the District. The resolution does not change existing laws or create new policies but follows standard confirmation procedures for board members. The Council must vote to adopt this resolution to finalize her reappointment.

Maddy summaryThis bill approves new rules for the District of Columbia's Family Re-Housing and Stabilization Program, which provides temporary rental assistance and support services to families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. The key changes include adding an employment requirement for program eligibility, lowering the required contribution toward housing costs from 40-60% to 30% of adjusted annual income, and requiring service providers to assess participants for longer-term housing options within the first 90 days of assistance. The rules also introduce a financial incentive for participants who successfully exit the program into stable housing and update criteria for extending assistance beyond the standard 12-month period. These provisions aim to streamline the program while maintaining support for families working toward housing stability and economic security.

Maddy summaryThis bill approves the transfer of approximately 222,000 square feet of land from the National Park Service to the District of Columbia. The land includes recreational facilities such as Francis Dog Park, Francis Pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, and an athletic field used by John Francis Education Campus. Once transferred, the District's Department of General Services will manage and maintain the property, with existing budget resources covering ongoing maintenance and planned improvements. The resolution requires approval from the National Capital Planning Commission, which has already granted its consent, and takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Vince Micone to fill a vacant seat on the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) Board of Directors. Micone, a Ward 4 resident with executive experience at federal agencies, will serve as an alternate District resident member for the remainder of the unexpired term ending September 12, 2027. The resolution requires the Council to approve the appointment, with no policy changes or new obligations created.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0135) symbolically recognizes the Chinese community in Washington, D.C., and the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association for their cultural, social, and economic contributions to the city. It designates Tuesday, February 17, 2026, as "Chinese Lunar New Year 4724, Year of the Horse Day" in the District and honors the Association's sponsorship of the annual Lunar New Year parade. The resolution has no legal effect and serves only to acknowledge community efforts and cultural traditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies the District of Columbia's subcontracting requirements for vendors bidding on health benefits contracts for District government employees and their families. It allows bids to be considered responsive even if a subcontracting plan (showing 35% allocation to small businesses) isn't submitted at bid time, as long as the plan is provided before the plan year begins. The change specifically applies to health benefits contracts, which have unique timing because their value depends on annual enrollment projections unknown until after the open enrollment period. The bill maintains the existing 35% subcontracting requirement but adjusts the submission timeline to align with enrollment cycles, with no expected fiscal impact.