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This bill formally confirms the reappointment of Mignon L. Clyburn to the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia. The resolution, proposed by Mayor Muriel Bowser, authorizes the Council to officially approve Clyburn for a five-year term ending on May 15, 2029. Upon adoption, the Council will send a copy of this confirmation to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. The measure is a procedural action that relies on existing federal and local laws governing the appointment of university trustees.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially appoints Kristy McCarron as a public member of the District of Columbia Food Policy Council for a term ending in March 2027. The legislation follows the standard confirmation process required by the city's laws for appointing community representatives to this advisory body. By passing this resolution, the Council formally recognizes McCarron's reappointment and authorizes the transmission of the document to her and the Mayor's office. The measure does not create new policies or change existing laws but serves the administrative function of validating her continued service on the council.
This bill formally confirms the reappointment of James Short to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board in the District of Columbia for a term ending in May 2028. The resolution designates Mr. Short, a resident of Ward 7 with extensive experience in public safety and event management, as a board member to help regulate alcohol and cannabis operations within the city. By adopting this confirmation, the Council completes the legal process required for the Mayor's nomination to take effect, allowing Short to continue his service on the board. The document serves as an official administrative record rather than introducing new laws or policy changes.
This bill establishes a peer mediation program for high school students to help resolve conflicts among youth using trained student mediators. It also creates a law library for detained youth that provides age-appropriate legal resources, educational materials, and supervised access to legal research tools. The legislation requires the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services to offer workshops on legal rights and responsibilities while collaborating with legal aid groups to provide free representation. Additionally, the bill mandates annual reporting on the program's operations and usage to ensure accountability.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves the reappointment of James Caleb Boggs, III as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Elections. The measure directly affects the Council of the District of Columbia, which must vote to confirm the Mayor's nomination for Boggs to serve a term ending in July 2026. Once the Council adopts the resolution, it will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor's office to finalize the appointment. This procedural action does not change election laws or policies but rather completes the administrative process of adding a new member to the board.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that officially approves Dr. Luis Dominguez as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Medicine. The measure confirms his appointment to replace Aeva Gaymon-Doomes for the remainder of an unexpired term ending on August 3, 2025. By passing this resolution, the Council completes the required process to finalize Dr. Dominguez's role on the board, which oversees matters related to the practice of medicine in the District. The text also includes a brief biography highlighting Dr. Dominguez's background as a physician and public health expert.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Tanya Lewis, a licensed electrician from Ward 7, to the Board of Industrial Trades for a term ending in June 2027. The resolution formally approves her nomination by the Mayor and authorizes the Council to transmit the confirmation to her and the Mayor's office. This action adds a member with over 37 years of electrical experience to the board, which advises on trade-related matters for the District of Columbia.
This bill confirms the reappointment of Shawn Ellis to the Board of Industrial Trades for a term ending in June 2027. The resolution formally approves his selection as a steam and other operating engineer licensed in the District of Columbia. It requires the Council to send a copy of the adopted resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office. This procedural action finalizes the Mayor's nomination without altering any existing laws or policies.
This bill confirms the reappointment of LaVonne Woods as a member of the Board of Industrial Trades, representing licensed electricians in the District of Columbia. The resolution officially approves her nomination by the Mayor for a three-year term ending in June 2027. Woods, who has extensive experience as a master electrician and safety inspector, will serve on the board that oversees the interests of the electrical trade. The Council is required to send a copy of the adopted resolution to both Woods and the Mayor's office once the measure is passed.
This emergency resolution approves a multiyear contract with WGL Energy Services, Inc. to supply natural gas for the District of Columbia's real estate portfolio. The agreement, valued at up to $18,275,000, covers the period from June 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027, and includes both firm and interruptible gas supplies. The legislation bypasses standard procurement procedures to expedite the approval of this essential energy service for government buildings.
This bill authorizes an emergency contract with WGL Energy Services, Inc. to supply natural gas to the District of Columbia's real estate portfolio. The agreement covers a three-year period from June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027, with a maximum spending limit of $18,275,000. The legislation designates the situation as an emergency to allow the city to lock in current energy prices and avoid potential market volatility. It also permits the Council to approve the contract after a single reading rather than the usual multiple readings.
