Councilmember Phil Mendelson

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's nomination of Lisa Geller for reappointment as a community representative member of the District of Columbia's Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board. The resolution specifies her term will end July 20, 2028, and directs the Council to transmit the resolution to the nominee and Mayor's office upon adoption. It does not create new policies or affect any laws; it solely addresses the confirmation of an existing appointment.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution confirming Dr. Nkiru Nnawulezi's reappointment to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board. It formally requests the Council of the District of Columbia to approve her continued service as a community representative member for a term ending July 20, 2028. The resolution does not create new policy or alter existing law - it solely addresses the confirmation process for an existing appointment. Dr. Nnawulezi, a psychology professor with expertise in domestic violence research, was nominated by Mayor Bowser for this role.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of LaKeitha Anderson to the Commission on African-American Affairs, filling a vacant seat previously held by Melanee Woodard. Anderson, a Ward 4 resident with government relations experience, will serve a term ending July 8, 2028, as required by the Commission on African-American Affairs Establishment Act of 2012. The resolution is procedural, solely seeking Council approval for the appointment without creating new policy. It does not affect legislation or alter existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Jalelah Ahmed as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs, filling a vacant seat previously held by Sondra Phillips-Gilbert. The appointment, effective until July 8, 2028, requires formal Council confirmation under District law (D.C. Law 19-106). As a procedural resolution, it solely authorizes the Council to approve the nominee's appointment without altering the Commission's duties or structure. The resolution does not create new policy or affect broader legislation.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive legislative bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Ashley Joyner Chavous as a community representative member of the District of Columbia's Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board for a term ending July 20, 2028. The resolution requires the Council of the District of Columbia to approve this reappointment under D.C. law. It does not create new policy or affect any specific population beyond confirming an existing board member's position.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (PR 26-0399), not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's reappointment of Kristin Shymoniak as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs for a term ending July 8, 2028. The resolution follows District of Columbia law requiring Council confirmation for this position. It does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond authorizing Ms. Shymoniak's continued service on the commission.

Maddy summaryThis procedural resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Leise Gergely to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board, filling a vacant seat formerly held by Crystal Jacobs for the remainder of the unexpired term ending July 20, 2025, and a subsequent term ending July 20, 2028. It does not create new policy but formally approves her appointment as a representative from a domestic violence housing organization. The resolution is a standard confirmation step required by District law for board appointments.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Ben-James Brown to serve as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs, filling a vacancy left by Salim Adofo. The appointment is for a term ending July 8, 2028, as required by the Commission on African-American Affairs Establishment Act of 2012. The resolution is procedural, requiring the Council of the District of Columbia to formally approve the nomination. It does not create new policy but enables the Commission to operate with a full membership.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms Laila Leigh's reappointment as a community representative member of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board, established under D.C. law (D.C. Official Code § 16-1052), for a term ending July 20, 2028. The board reviews domestic violence-related fatalities to identify systemic issues and improve prevention strategies. This procedural resolution formally approves the Mayor's nomination without altering existing policies or creating new obligations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution confirms the reappointment of Jacqueline Stallworth as a public member of the Commission on African-American Affairs for a term ending July 8, 2027. It requires the Council of the District of Columbia to formally adopt the resolution to complete the confirmation process for the Mayor's nomination. The bill does not create new policies or affect any specific group beyond the procedural confirmation of an existing appointment.