Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms YaVonne Boyd as an at-large representative member of the Commission on Poverty in the District of Columbia, filling a vacant seat previously held by Juliahna Green. The resolution authorizes the Council to officially appoint Boyd, who has over 10 years of experience in program management and community engagement, for the remainder of the unexpired term ending January 1, 2028. The confirmation process follows established procedures under the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Commission on Poverty Establishment Amendment Act of 2020, requiring the Council to transmit the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office upon adoption. This administrative action formalizes Boyd's appointment to the commission, which focuses on addressing poverty-related issues in the District.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves Cesar Toledo's appointment as an at-large representative member of the District of Columbia's Commission on Poverty. The resolution confirms Toledo, a resident of Ward 6, to fill a vacant seat previously held by Corinne Cannon for the remainder of an unexpired term ending November 18, 2028. The document serves as a procedural step in the confirmation process, requiring the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office upon adoption. The bill does not create new policies or funding but rather validates an existing appointment made by the Mayor under established confirmation procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the reappointment of Khadijah Williams as an at-large representative member of the District of Columbia's Commission on Poverty for a term ending January 1, 2028. The resolution authorizes the Council to officially approve her nomination by the Mayor, following the confirmation procedures established by the District's Confirmation Act. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office, and the measure takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms Dr. Marla Dean's reappointment to the Commission on Poverty, a District of Columbia advisory body focused on addressing poverty and economic inequality. The resolution officially approves her nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser for a term ending in November 2028, allowing her to continue serving as an at-large representative member. The confirmation process follows existing legal requirements for appointing commission members and requires the Council to transmit the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. This procedural measure enables Dr. Dean to continue her work on poverty reduction strategies without interruption.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the reappointment of Patricia Stamper as an at-large representative member of the District of Columbia Commission on Poverty for a term ending November 18, 2028. The resolution formalizes her continued service on the commission, which was established by the Commission on Poverty Establishment Amendment Act of 2020 to address poverty-related issues in the District. The Council must adopt this resolution to officially approve her nomination, after which a copy will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. This is a procedural confirmation measure that does not alter the commission's existing structure or mandate, but rather validates Stamper's existing appointment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Nechema Masliansky's reappointment as an at-large representative member of the District of Columbia's Commission on Poverty for a term ending November 18, 2028. The bill authorizes the Council to officially ratify her nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser, following her extensive experience in poverty advocacy and social services work. The confirmation process requires the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's Office once adopted. This procedural measure does not create new policy but validates Masliansky's continued role on the commission established to address poverty in the District.

Maddy summaryThis bill confirms the reappointment of Elijah Moses as an at-large representative member of the District of Columbia's Commission on Poverty for a term ending November 18, 2027. The resolution formalizes Mayor Muriel Bowser's nomination of Moses, who has experience in workforce development and program management, to serve on the commission that studies poverty-related issues in the District. The Council's confirmation follows established procedures under the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Commission on Poverty Establishment Amendment Act of 2020. Upon adoption, the resolution will be transmitted to both the nominee and the Mayor's office and takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows certain S corporations and partnerships (pass-through entities) in Washington D.C. to choose whether to pay District income tax at the entity level or have it paid on behalf of nonresident members. It directly affects S corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and business trusts operating in D.C. The key mechanism lets entities elect to pay tax on their D.C.-derived income as a single entity (instead of members paying individually) or pay tax on behalf of nonresident members. Tax rates would apply to the entity's taxable income attributable to D.C. business, using the District's top individual and corporate tax rates.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to exempt the Archdiocese of Washington and its parishes from real property, deed recordation, and transfer taxes when they retitle properties currently held in the Archbishop's name to reflect parish ownership. The bill addresses a situation where approximately 92 Catholic parish properties across the District were historically recorded under the Archbishop's name because older laws prevented parishes from holding title directly. Under current nonprofit laws, parishes can now incorporate and hold title in their own names, but the transfer process has been blocked by tax authorities, creating uncertainty and potential tax liabilities. The resolution clarifies that these transfers involve no sale or change in beneficial ownership, only a correction of record title to match the actual owners. By granting tax exemptions for these confirmatory deeds, the bill allows parishes to legally update property records without incurring unnecessary costs or delays.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination of Yohance Fuller for reappointment as the community/consumer interests representative on the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency's Board of Directors. The resolution specifies his term would run until June 28, 2027, and requires the Council to transmit the resolution to Fuller and the Mayor upon adoption. It does not create new policies or affect any residents or programs directly; it solely approves an existing appointment.