Councilmember Zachary Parker

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0055) symbolically honors Reggie Van Lee, a business strategist and philanthropist, during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It recognizes his professional achievements - including leadership roles at major firms, awards like "Black Engineer of the Year," and work with cultural organizations - and his contributions to the Black LGBTQIA+ community. As a purely symbolic gesture with no policy or financial impact, the resolution has no direct effect on residents, laws, or programs.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0059) formally recognizes SaVanna Wanzer during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It honors her advocacy work as the founder of TransPride, her HIV education efforts, and her role as the first transgender woman on key boards (Whitman-Walker Health and Capital Pride). The resolution specifically acknowledges her contributions to the Black LGBTQIA+ community and the global Black Pride movement, which began with DC Black Pride. It has no policy impact and serves solely as a symbolic tribute during the event.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0052) formally recognizes Dr. David Johns during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It honors his work as an education policy expert, equity advocate, and CEO of the National Black Justice Coalition, highlighting his career supporting Black LGBTQ+ communities. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the Council's recognition of Dr. Johns' contributions through a symbolic gesture at an annual event.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0056) formally recognizes Sean Norman, a Deaf queer advocate and community organizer based in Washington, D.C., during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It honors his work founding the first ASL Kickball team under Stonewall Sports, hosting ASL Queer events, and serving as President of the D.C. Association of the Deaf. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, celebrating Norman’s contributions to the Deaf LGBTQ+ community and DC Black Pride’s mission. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or alter government operations. The resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0053) formally recognizes Lee Levingston Perine during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It honors Perine for his work as a curator, founder of Black in Space arts collective, and Senior Manager of Special Projects at Events DC, highlighting his contributions to Black LGBTQ+ arts and community advocacy. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, celebrating Perine's personal achievements and role in the DC Black Pride event. It does not create new laws, allocate funds, or affect any specific group beyond acknowledging Perine's individual contributions. The recognition is tied to the 34th annual DC Black Pride celebration (May 23-26, 2025), which focuses on Black LGBTQIA+ community visibility and health initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0060) honors June Crenshaw, a longtime LGBTQIA+ advocate and leader with the Capital Pride Alliance and Wanda Alston Foundation, during the 2025 DC Black Pride celebration. It formally recognizes her decades of work supporting LGBTQIA+ youth, homelessness services, and community organizing. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely serves as a symbolic tribute to her contributions. It will be cited as the "June Crenshaw Recognition Resolution of 2025" and takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2001 to update terminology from "human services" to "child and family services" in the law. It directly affects the Child Fatality Review Committee and the Council committee overseeing the Child and Family Services Agency. The key change is a single terminology update to align the law with current agency naming conventions. As a procedural amendment, it does not create new policies or funding but ensures consistent language in District law. The bill is designated as emergency legislation with a 90-day expiration.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0034) formally honors Sylvan Altieri, a retiring Assistant Chief of Patrol Services North for the Metropolitan Police Department, upon his retirement after 25 years of service. It recognizes his career milestones - including leadership during a 39% decline in violent crime in Ward 5 in 2024 - and his receipt of multiple department awards. The resolution, effective immediately upon publication in the District of Columbia Register, serves as a symbolic tribute to his dedication and service to the community. It does not enact any policy changes or affect legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill temporarily removes a requirement for the Office of Independent Juvenile Justice Facilities Oversight to submit a plan to the Council about continuing its operations. It repeals Section 5012(b)(4) of the Juvenile Justice Facilities Oversight Act of 2024, which previously mandated this plan. The change is effective for 225 days from the bill's enactment date. The bill directly affects the oversight office's administrative obligations without altering its core functions or funding.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (PR 26-0187) grants the Committee on Youth Affairs formal access to the Child Fatality Review Committee (CFRC) meetings and materials. It directly affects the Committee on Youth Affairs, which oversees the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA), by enabling them to fulfill their oversight responsibilities. The key provision amends the CFRC's composition to include this committee, addressing a gap where they were previously denied access after taking over CFSA oversight in Council Period 26. This is a procedural change to improve committee coordination, not a policy shift on child fatality reviews.