District of Columbia Bills

This bill confirms Lafayette Barnes as a member of the Office of Employee Appeals in the District of Columbia, replacing Arrington Dixon for the remainder of an unexpired term ending on April 6, 2028. The resolution formally approves Barnes' appointment, which is part of the standard process for filling vacant positions within the District's government personnel system. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor, and the measure takes effect immediately upon passage.

This bill is a procedural confirmation resolution that authorizes the District of Columbia Council to officially appoint Peter Durkin as the Ward 2 member of the Police Complaints Board. The resolution confirms Durkin's nomination by the Mayor for a term ending in January 2028, filling a new seat on the board established by the Office of Citizen Complaint Review Establishment Act of 1998. Once adopted, the Council will send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor to finalize the appointment process.

This bill is a confirmation resolution that allows the District of Columbia Council to officially approve Gregory McCarthy as a member of the District of Columbia Board of Elections. The resolution fills a vacant seat left by Gary Thompson and assigns McCarthy a term ending on July 7, 2027. Once the Council adopts the resolution, it will be sent to both the nominee and the Mayor, and the measure takes effect immediately upon adoption.

This bill authorizes the payment of approximately $3.74 million for emergency snow removal services provided by Total Civil Construction in Washington, D.C., between January 29 and February 13, 2026. The legislation approves a contract modification that adjusts the original price to reflect actual labor hours and includes a fee for credit card processing. Because the contract value exceeds one million dollars, the bill requires formal approval from the District Council to release funds for these vital winter operations. The measure is designated as an emergency to allow for a single reading and immediate implementation.

This bill is a confirmation resolution that formally approves Dr. Andrea Headley's appointment as an at-large member of the District of Columbia Police Complaints Board. The legislation confirms her selection by the Mayor to fill a new seat on the board, which oversees citizen complaints regarding police conduct, for a term ending in January 2027. By passing this resolution, the Council of the District of Columbia completes the legal process required to finalize her role within the existing complaint review framework. The text does not alter the board's structure or powers but simply validates the appointment of a new member based on her academic background in public policy and criminal justice.

This bill confirms the reappointment of Bobbi Strang as the Ward 7 member of the District of Columbia Police Complaints Board. The resolution officially appoints her to serve on the board, which handles citizen complaints regarding police conduct, until January 12, 2029. Strang, a professional with experience in public service and education, will represent Ward 7 in this oversight role. The legislation requires the Council to send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor once adopted.

This bill is a procedural resolution that confirms Edward Sanders as the Ward 1 member of the Police Complaints Board in the District of Columbia. The legislation officially validates the Mayor's nomination of Sanders to fill a new seat on the board, which reviews complaints regarding police conduct, for a term ending in January 2028. By adopting this resolution, the Council of the District of Columbia completes the legal process required to appoint Sanders to his role. The document does not alter any laws or policies but serves solely to finalize the appointment of a specific individual to an existing oversight body.

This bill confirms Glenn Marcus as the Ward 3 member of the Police Complaints Board, a body that reviews complaints against police officers in the District of Columbia. The resolution officially appoints Marcus to fill a new seat for a term ending on January 12, 2029, following his nomination by Mayor Muriel Bowser. The legislation requires the Council to send a copy of the resolution to both the nominee and the Mayor once it is adopted. The bill takes effect immediately upon adoption and does not alter the Board's existing functions or powers.

This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $30.5 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to help St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School fund and refinance its school facilities. The funds will specifically support improvements at the school's existing campuses and the construction of a new 33,000-square-foot middle school building. The legislation ensures that the District has no financial liability for these bonds, meaning the school itself is responsible for repaying the debt.

This bill is a procedural confirmation resolution that formally approves Monte Monash as a new member of the District of Columbia's Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board. The measure fills a vacant seat previously held by James Short and is set to last until May 7, 2028. By confirming Monash's appointment, the Council enables her to participate in the board's regulatory oversight of alcohol and cannabis operations in the District.

This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $17 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to help Harmony DC Public Charter Schools fund a school project. The funds will be used to acquire, renovate, and equip a 33,774-square-foot facility at 2917 8th Street NE, as well as cover related costs like interest and issuance fees. The bonds are structured so that the District has no financial liability or obligation to repay them, meaning the school itself is responsible for the debt. This measure allows the school to finance its development without creating a general debt for the city.

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to issue up to $375 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to help PRG Wonder Plaza Properties Inc. finance a major redevelopment project at Howard University. The funds will be used to purchase a 1.59-acre site, renovate an existing building into a mixed-use facility with student housing, a wellness center, and retail space, and refinance previous development costs. The resolution explicitly states that these bonds are not backed by the District's general tax revenue or credit, meaning the city has no financial obligation if the project fails.