Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution for Mayor Muriel Bowser's nomination of Angela Hardiman to serve on the District of Columbia Board of Social Work. It formally confirms her appointment to fill a vacant seat previously held by Marjan Shallal, with the term ending March 3, 2028. The resolution follows standard District procedures under the Confirmation Act of 1978 and the Health Occupations Revision Act, requiring Council approval for the appointment. This is a routine procedural step to confirm a nominee, not a policy change affecting broader legislation or public services.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a confirmation resolution for Tracy Hamilton's appointment to the District of Columbia Board of Social Work. It formally asks the Council to confirm Mayor Bowser's nomination of Hamilton to fill a vacant seat (previously held by Wanda Wheeler) for the remainder of the term ending March 3, 2027. The resolution does not create new policy but completes the procedural step required for her appointment as a licensed independent clinical social worker member of the Board. It directly affects Tracy Hamilton, who has over 20 years of experience in social services and mental health.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Karyn Greenfield to the District of Columbia Board of Elections for a term ending July 7, 2028. It directly affects the Board of Elections, which oversees election administration in Washington, D.C., by securing Greenfield's continued service as a member. The resolution is a procedural step required by law to formalize the Mayor's nomination, with no substantive policy changes or new mechanisms beyond confirming an existing appointment.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Peter Winkler to the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) for a term ending December 12, 2028. It directly affects PERB's composition by extending Winkler's service as a public member, following his 20 years of labor law experience at the National Labor Relations Board. The resolution formally requests the Council of the District of Columbia to approve his reappointment under the District of Columbia Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act. It does not establish new policy but facilitates a routine confirmation process for an existing board member.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Yolanda Young as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs for a term ending July 8, 2027. It follows the Mayor's nomination under the Commission on African-American Affairs Establishment Act of 2012 (D.C. Law 19-106) and requires Council approval for her reappointment. The bill does not create new policy but formalizes an existing appointment process for a commission focused on African-American community issues in Washington, D.C.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Rashida Taylor as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs for a term ending July 8, 2028. It directly affects Taylor's official position on the Commission, which advises the District on issues impacting African-American communities. The resolution follows standard procedure under D.C. law (Section 2 of the Commission on African-American Affairs Establishment Act of 2012) and requires the Council's formal confirmation for her reappointment. No new policy or funding is created - this is solely a procedural confirmation.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination to reappoint Dr. Denise Wright as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs for a term ending July 8, 2028. The resolution cites the legal basis under the Commission on African-American Affairs Establishment Act of 2012 (D.C. Law 19-106). It directly affects Dr. Wright's official role on the Commission and requires the Council's approval for her reappointment.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors the organizers and participants of "Recess at the Capitol," an advocacy event where over 700 District residents (including students and community members) urged Congress to restore the District's budget after a $1.1 billion cut in March 2025. It specifically recognizes the event's role in inspiring civic engagement, including student-led advocacy at a second event on April 7, 2025. The resolution has no legal effect but formally commends the organizers and participants for their efforts to promote civic participation.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Specialist Sarah Beckstrom (U.S. Army National Guard) and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe (U.S. Air Force National Guard) for their service and bravery after they were attacked while on duty near Farragut West Metro Station in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025. It specifically acknowledges Beckstrom’s death from injuries sustained during the attack (at age 20) and Wolfe’s critical condition at the time of the resolution. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it is purely symbolic recognition by the D.C. Council, expressing condolences and commendation for their military service. It does not impact any laws, funding, or government actions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the Mayor's appointment of Antonio Williams to the Public Charter School Board, replacing Lea Crusey for the remainder of her unexpired term ending February 24, 2030. It directly affects the composition of the Board, which oversees public charter schools in Washington, D.C. The Council of the District of Columbia must formally adopt this resolution to approve the appointment, as required by law.