This resolution appoints Dr. Simone C. Ellis as a nonvoting Ward 8 community advisory member to the Commission on Health Equity, replacing Maranda Ward. The Commission was established under the 2016 Commission on Health Equity Amendment Act (D.C. Law 21-160), and Dr. Ellis will serve at the Council's pleasure. The appointment takes effect immediately upon the Council's adoption.
This resolution reappoints Nkechi Taifa to the Corrections Information Council Governing Board for a term ending December 7, 2026. The Council monitors conditions for District residents imprisoned in federal and D.C. correctional facilities. The bill does not change policy but formally extends Ms. Taifa’s service on this oversight board. It is a routine procedural action with no substantive legislative impact.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0095) commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Townhomes on Capitol Hill community in Washington, D.C. It formally recognizes the mixed-income cooperative housing development, which replaced the former Ellen Wilson Dwellings public housing project, as a thriving community established in 1998. The resolution honors the residents, community leaders, and collaborative efforts that created and sustained the development, including its 2007 Frances Taylor Center for Community Life. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new policies or allocate funds, but celebrates the community's legacy of affordability and resident-led governance.
This is a ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0096), not a substantive bill. It formally recognizes and honors Dr. Dock Winston upon concluding his term as President of the Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC) in 2025. The resolution highlights his medical career, leadership in advancing urology care, development of clinical programs, and community engagement. It has no policy impact or binding effect - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute to his service.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0101) formally honors Gerard Brown for 25 years of public service with the District of Columbia. It recognizes his work as a code and rodent inspector with the Department of Public Works and later at DC Health, including founding Washington, D.C.’s first Rodent and Vector Control Academy. The resolution has no policy impact - it is purely symbolic, celebrating Brown’s contributions to community health and pest management without creating new laws or affecting any residents.
This bill approves a 20-year extension and transfer of a long-term housing subsidy contract for the Sorrento Apartments (2233 18th Street NW) in Washington, D.C. It assigns the existing contract from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership II to its affiliate, Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP, to enable rehabilitation financing for 17 affordable units. The contract extension (to February 2046) ensures continued funding for extremely low-income households (earning 0-30% of area median income), including homeless individuals and those with disabilities, under the District’s Local Rent Supplement Program. This administrative change directly affects the affordable housing residents at Sorrento Apartments without altering subsidy rates or tenant eligibility.
This bill approves the transfer of a long-term housing subsidy contract for 18 affordable units at the Ritz Apartments (1631 Euclid Street, NW) from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate, Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP. It extends the contract term by 20 years (to February 2046) to enable Jubilee ADMO to secure long-term financing for moderate building rehabilitation. The contract directly affects 18 extremely low-income residents (earning 0-30% of area median income) who rely on the District’s Local Rent Supplement Program for subsidized housing. The Council’s approval is required to legally assign the existing contract and extend its term without reissuing a competitive request for proposals.
This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Regina Sullivan's retirement from WMATA after 15 years as Senior Vice President for Government Relations. It formally honors her service and contributions, including securing significant transit funding and improving regional coordination, but does not create any new laws or policies. The resolution has no direct impact on legislation or funding mechanisms. It serves solely as a symbolic tribute to her career.
This bill is a procedural confirmation resolution for Frederick P. Moosally's reappointment as Director of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) for a four-year term ending July 14, 2029. It does not create new policies or affect any specific group; it solely formalizes the mayor's recommendation to confirm Moosally's continued leadership of the ABCA. The resolution follows standard District of Columbia procedure (D.C. Official Code § 25-207(a)) for confirming agency directors. No substantive changes to laws or regulations are proposed.
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0098) declares October 2025 as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" in the District of Columbia. It serves as a symbolic recognition of domestic violence issues and does not create new laws, funding, or policies. The resolution aims to raise public awareness and encourage community engagement around domestic violence prevention and support services. It has no direct impact on residents' rights or government programs, as it is purely a commemorative gesture.
This bill approves the transfer and 20-year extension of a long-term subsidy contract for the Marietta Apartments, an affordable housing building at 2418 17th Street, NW. The contract, originally established in 2007 under the District's Local Rent Supplement Program, will move from Jubilee Housing Limited Partnership to its affiliate Jubilee ADMO Apartments LP to secure financing for moderate rehabilitation. The extension ensures continued funding for 9 affordable units serving extremely low-income residents (earning 0-30% of area median income), including chronically homeless individuals and people with disabilities, through 2046. This change maintains existing housing support without requiring a new competitive bidding process.
This is a ceremonial resolution (CER) honoring former Mayor and Councilmember Vincent C. Gray. It recognizes his decades of service to Washington, D.C., including his roles as Ward 7 Councilmember, Council Chairman, and Mayor (2011-2015), highlighting his work on education, housing, and community advocacy. The resolution has no binding effect or policy changes - it serves solely as a symbolic tribute. It will be presented to Gray's family and takes immediate effect, as stated in Section 3.
