Councilmember Brianne Nadeau

Maddy summaryThis bill allows tenants who live in a rental unit as their primary residence (proven via documents like a DC driver's license or utility bill) to operate licensed short-term rentals. It also clarifies that owners of two-unit rowhouses in Residential Flat zones may rent one unit short-term. Booking services must display a property's license number prominently on listings. The bill directly affects renters in primary residences and rowhouse owners in specific zoning areas.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0079) honors Luis Eduardo Rumbaut, a Cuban-born Washington, D.C. resident who dedicated decades to serving immigrant and Latino communities. It recognizes his work as a founding director of Ayuda, his 20-year career in the DC Office of Corporation Counsel, his founding of the bilingual newsletter "La Alborada," and his cultural contributions through Latin music. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply commemorates his life and legacy. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution honors Arturo J. Griffiths Jr., a longtime Washington, D.C. community organizer and advocate for Latino and immigrant communities. It recognizes his work co-founding the Latin American Youth Center, founding labor groups like Trabajadores Unidos de Washington D.C., creating the Afro-Latino Institute, and advocating for the 2013 Driver’s Safety Amendment Act (which allowed undocumented residents to obtain driver’s licenses). The resolution formally commemorates his life and contributions to youth empowerment, immigrant rights, and labor advocacy in D.C. It has no policy impact - it is a symbolic tribute with no new laws or funding.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0071) honors Olivia Cadaval, a longtime advocate for DC's Latino community and cultural preservation. It formally recognizes her life and work - including her leadership at El Centro de Arte, her role at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, and her mentorship of underrepresented artists - without creating any new policies or obligations. The resolution takes effect immediately upon publication and serves solely as a symbolic tribute. It directly affects no individuals or entities through policy changes, as it is a commemorative gesture only.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0070) declares August 15, 2025, as "Saint Romero Day" in the District of Columbia. It honors Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero, a Salvadoran archbishop recognized for his advocacy for human rights and justice during El Salvador's civil war. The resolution specifically acknowledges his enduring impact on Washington, D.C.'s Salvadoran Latino community, which has deep historical ties to his legacy. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any legal rights or obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to issue a grant in fiscal years 2025 or 2026 to the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation, Inc. for redeveloping the African American Civil War Museum at 1925 Vermont Avenue, N.W. It adds an exception to standard grant rules by allowing this specific grant without following the usual Grant Administration Act of 2013. The emergency measure expires after 90 days and directly affects the Foundation and the museum's redevelopment project.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily expands traffic enforcement authority to cover delivery vehicles operating as "carrier-for-hire" (such as food, parcel, or beverage couriers for compensation). It amends existing law to define "carrier-for-hire" explicitly and requires the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV) to enforce traffic laws against these vehicles during delivery operations, including traffic stops under prescribed protocols. The bill also updates training requirements and inspection protocols to include these vehicles, while prohibiting stops during active deliveries without reasonable suspicion of a violation. The changes are temporary, expiring 225 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0048) honors Maurice Sykes, a late DC early childhood education leader, by commemorating his career and legacy. It formally recognizes his work as a DC Public Schools Deputy Superintendent, Director of Early Childhood Programs, and founder of "DC Men in ECE," alongside his national advocacy for equitable early education. The resolution has no binding policy impact - it simply declares the Council's commemoration of his contributions. It takes effect immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new programs, funding, or requirements.

Maddy summaryThis resolution declares an emergency to authorize the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development to issue a grant to the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation, Inc. (AACWM) to complete its museum facility. It directly affects the AACWM, which operates a museum open over 20 years and serves over 200,000 visitors annually, by closing a funding gap for expansion. The resolution extends temporary grant authority under expiring emergency legislation, enabling completion of the museum at the former Grimke School site per a neighborhood planning recommendation. It takes immediate effect without requiring a full legislative review process.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific north-south public alley in Ward 1 (bounded by 7th St., T St., Wiltberger St., and S St.) as "DC Legendary Musicians Way" to honor the area's musical heritage. It directly affects the physical location of the alley and the surrounding community by changing its official name. The bill is purely symbolic, with no new regulations, funding, or policy changes - only a formal renaming through Council action. The designation requires standard administrative steps, including transmittal to the Mayor and District agencies, but does not alter any existing laws or services.