This is a confirmation resolution, not a substantive legislative bill. It formally confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Laurence Gill to fill a vacant seat on the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DCWASA) Board of Directors. Gill, a Ward 6 resident with federal IT governance experience, will serve as an alternate District resident member for the remainder of Jed Ross's unexpired term, ending September 12, 2027. The resolution requires the Council's approval to complete the appointment process.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally asks the Council of the District of Columbia to confirm Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Paul Ashton as the Ward 5 member of the Police Complaints Board. The resolution confirms his appointment for a term ending January 12, 2028, as required by District law. It directly affects Mr. Ashton's official role on the independent agency overseeing police misconduct complaints against the Metropolitan Police Department.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution (PR 26-0077), not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's reappointment of Josiane Ndoyombaye as a public voting member of the Commission on African Affairs for a term ending October 27, 2026. The resolution follows existing legal requirements under the Office and Commission on African Affairs Act of 2006 (D.C. Law 16-111). It does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond confirming an existing appointment to the Commission.
This is a procedural confirmation resolution, not a substantive bill. It formally confirms Mayor Bowser's appointment of Dr. Shannan Walker as a new member of the Board of Integrative Healthcare, filling a newly created seat for a two-year term. The resolution references the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985, which established the board. Dr. Walker is an acupuncturist licensed in the District, residing in Ward 7. The resolution requires the Council to confirm the appointment and transmit a copy to the nominee and Mayor's office.
This procedural resolution confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's nomination of Kamilah Martin-Proctor for a new three-year term as a consumer member of the Board of Integrative Healthcare, established under the District of Columbia Health Occupations Revisions Act of 1985 (D.C. Law 25-191). The resolution, if adopted by the Council, would formally appoint Martin-Proctor - whose background includes disability advocacy and policy work - to a board overseeing integrative healthcare practices in the District. It does not create new policies but confirms a specific appointment to an existing board position.
PR 26-0115 is a resolution to confirm Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Dr. Tremikae Owens to a new one-year term on the Board of Integrative Healthcare. The board, established under D.C. law (D.C. Law 25-191), regulates integrative healthcare practices involving acupuncturists, chiropractors, and naturopathic physicians in the District. This resolution directly affects the board's composition and the oversight of these healthcare services.
The Studio Theatre Tax Abatement Amendment Act of 2025 updates a property tax exemption to reflect a new building used for Studio Theatre’s apprentice housing program. It amends the District of Columbia code to replace the old property description (1630 Corcoran St. NW) with the new one (1437 Clifton St. NW), ensuring the tax exemption continues for the same nonprofit program. This directly affects Studio Theatre by maintaining their property tax exemption for housing used in their apprentice program, which provides training, housing, and stipends to 11 early-career arts professionals annually. The change aligns with the original 2009 tax abatement intent, preserving support for the theater’s nonprofit activities after they replaced the property in 2021.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves Pia Winston as a new member of the Office of Employee Appeals in the District of Columbia. The appointment fills a vacant seat left by Clarence Labor and is set to last until April 6, 2030. The resolution requires the Council to send a copy of the decision to both the nominee and the Mayor's office, taking effect immediately upon adoption. This procedural measure does not create new laws or change existing policies but simply completes the hiring process for a government employee.
PR 26-0008 is a confirmation resolution, not a policy bill. It formally confirms Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointment of Pia Winston to fill a vacant seat on the Office of Employee Appeals. Winston, a lawyer with experience at the National Labor Relations Board, will serve the remainder of Clarence Labor's unexpired term ending April 6, 2030. This resolution requires the Council of the District of Columbia to approve the appointment, with no new policy provisions or effects beyond this specific personnel action.
This bill approves a collective bargaining agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers' Union for approximately 5,400 teachers. The agreement establishes a series of wage increases and bonuses over five years, starting with a 4% bonus for the current fiscal year followed by annual raises ranging from 2% to 4% through 2028. Additionally, the deal increases monthly contributions toward optical, dental, and legal benefits for teachers and their families, with amounts rising each year until 2028. The resolution uses an emergency declaration to allow the Council to approve these terms immediately without waiting for the standard legislative timeline.
This bill authorizes an emergency collective bargaining agreement between the District of Columbia Public Schools and the Washington Teachers' Union covering approximately 5,400 educators. The agreement establishes a compensation plan that includes a one-time 4% bonus for Fiscal Year 2024 and annual base salary increases ranging from 2% to 4% through Fiscal Year 2028. It also mandates higher monthly contributions from the school district to cover optical, dental, and legal benefits for employees, with amounts scheduled to rise each year until 2028. The resolution takes effect immediately to formalize these working conditions and pay schedules for the covered school personnel.
This bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves the reappointment of Njeri Jarvis as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Dietetics and Nutrition. The legislation designates her as a licensed dietician representative for a four-year term ending on March 12, 2028, following her nomination by the Mayor. By adopting this resolution, the Council of the District of Columbia completes the administrative process required to finalize her position on the board. The document also outlines the standard procedure for transmitting the confirmed resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor's office.
