This resolution confirms the reappointment of Dr. Francisco Diaz as Chief Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia for a term ending April 30, 2031. It does not change existing laws or policies but formally approves the Mayor's nomination to continue his leadership of the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, as required by District law. The resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption by the Council.
This procedural resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Julian Purdy as Director of the District of Columbia's Office of Veterans Affairs, as required by the Office of Veterans Affairs Establishment Act of 2001 (D.C. Law 14-28). It does not create new policy but formalizes Purdy's appointment, allowing him to assume the role effective immediately upon the Council's adoption. The resolution directly affects Purdy (a former U.S. Department of Labor policy official with veterans' service experience) and the Office of Veterans Affairs, which serves District veterans by managing benefits and support programs.
This is a procedural resolution confirming Dr. Jacqueline Francis's reappointment to the Child Fatality Review Committee. It does not create new policy but formally confirms her continued service as a community representative member for a term ending July 16, 2028. The resolution follows standard confirmation procedures under District law (D.C. Code § 4-1371.03) and requires Council approval to finalize the mayor's nomination. Dr. Francis, a pediatrician with public health experience, has served on the committee since 2017. The resolution has no direct policy impact beyond confirming an existing appointment.
This resolution confirms Jenny Epstein's reappointment as a community representative on the District of Columbia's Child Fatality Review Committee for a term ending July 16, 2028. It does not create new policy but formalizes her continued service on the committee established under the Child Fatality Review Committee Establishment Act of 2001. The resolution was submitted by Mayor Muriel Bowser and requires Council approval to proceed. It directly affects the committee's composition and the Mayor's appointment process.
This bill approves three contract modifications for a commissary services contract with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC, which provides goods to inmates in District of Columbia correctional facilities. It increases the contract value to cover payments for services provided from October 2025 through October 2026, totaling over $1 million during that period. The modifications authorize payment for specific timeframes: $675,000 for October-December 2025 (M0007), $325,000 for January-February 2026 (M0008), and $1 million for March-October 2026 (M0009). The District Council must approve this to ensure uninterrupted inmate commissary services and enable payment for services already delivered.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It asks the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Mayor Bowser's appointment of Rachel Gabauer to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition. The resolution specifically names Gabauer (a licensed dietitian from Ward 6) to serve the remainder of an unexpired term ending March 12, 2027. It does not create new laws or change existing regulations; it solely facilitates her appointment to the board.
This bill approves two contract modifications ($M004$ and $M008$) for a school transportation service contract with All Pro All Services (APAS), increasing the total contract value from $1.62 million to $2.97 million. It authorizes retroactive payment for services provided to approximately 50-60 Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) clients from August 2024 through August 2025. The modifications cover an additional $418,765 for extended services beyond the original contract scope, ensuring APAS can be paid for work already completed. The resolution designates this as an emergency to expedite payment approval without full legislative review.
This bill is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a policy change. It asks the Council of the District of Columbia to formally confirm Mayor Bowser's nomination of Kayla Smith as a licensed dietitian member of the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition. Smith fills a vacant seat previously held by Njeri Jarvis, with the appointment covering the remainder of the unexpired term ending March 12, 2028. The resolution requires no new regulations or funding and solely confirms an existing appointment under District law.
This resolution confirms the reappointment of Edward Hubbard to the Green Finance Authority Board for a term ending June 4, 2028. It directly affects the District of Columbia's Green Finance Authority Board, which manages financing for clean energy, infrastructure, transportation, and stormwater projects. The resolution formalizes Hubbard's continued service as a board member with expertise in clean energy and related fields, following the Mayor's nomination. It does not create new policy but completes the confirmation process for his reappointment.
The PACE Clarification Amendment Act of 2025 (B 26-0489) requires the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) to assess and rank *all* school facilities - including those previously modernized - using the prioritization criteria from the 2016 PACE Act. This ensures schools needing updates (like those renovated in the early 2000s) are not excluded from modernization planning. The bill also mandates that DCPS and historic preservation agencies create a shared inventory of schools with historic designations or eligibility, along with relevant preservation laws, to streamline future renovations. These changes aim to make facility modernization decisions more equitable and transparent for all DCPS schools.
This bill symbolically designates two specific street segments in Southeast Washington, D.C.: the 4500 Block of Livingston Road, SE as "William Brockenberry, Sr. Way" and the 4600 Block of Livingston Road, SE as "William Brockenberry, Jr. Way." It has no substantive policy impact or fiscal effect beyond renaming these street blocks. The designation is ceremonial and does not alter any laws, regulations, or services. The bill follows standard procedural requirements for street naming in the District.
The LIEN Act of 2026 allows DC's Department of Buildings (DOB) to place liens on properties when landlords fail to fix serious, documented housing violations after city orders. It directly affects property owners with chronic uncorrected violations (like pest infestations, mold, or unsafe wiring) that result in unpaid fines or unresolved health/safety hazards. Key provisions include DOB recording liens for uncured Class 1 violations, unpaid civil penalties after final orders, or unaddressed emergency notices - attaching these liens to the property like a tax lien to prevent sales or refinancing until repairs are made. The bill also enables DOB to bill owners for costs of emergency repairs (special assessments) if they ignore violation notices.
