Monthly Archives: December 2013

Legislative Meeting Media Briefing Dec. 16

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WHO:       DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

WHAT:     Legislative  Meeting Media Briefing

WHEN:     Monday, December 16, 2013

                 10:00 am

 WHERE:  John A. Wilson Building, Room 412

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Washington, DC

Background:

Chairman Mendelson will hold a media briefing to preview major actions to be taken at the upcoming legislative meeting, which   will be held on Tuesday, December 17,  2013 at 10 am.

For additional information, please call: (202) 724-8032.

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Legislative Media Briefing (Dec. 16th)

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DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson to Hold
Legislative Media Briefing on December 16, 2013

  

WHO:       DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

WHAT:     Legislative   Meeting Media Briefing

WHEN:     Monday, December 16, 2013 at 10:00 am

 WHERE:  John A. Wilson Building, Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004

 

Background: 

Chairman Mendelson will hold a media briefing to preview major actions to be taken at the upcoming legislative meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

For additional information, please call: Karen Sibert at (202) 724-8164

 

Hearing on PR20-552 (Jan. 15)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-552, Board of Zoning Adjustment Marnique Heath Confirmation Resolution of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-552, the “Board of Zoning Adjustment Marnique Heath Confirmation Resolution of 2013.” The public hearing will be held Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at 9:30 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of PR 20-552 is to confirm the appointment of Marnique Heath as a member of the Board of Zoning Adjustment.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of this nominee for the Board of Zoning Adjustment.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at
(202) 724-8196, or e-mail Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at jjacobs@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Monday, January 13, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on January 13, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of PR 20-552 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or at http://dcclims1.dccouncil.us/lims.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2014.

Statement on Passing of President Mandela

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Chairman Phil Mendelson’s Statement on the Passing of
Former South African President Nelson Mandela

“Nelson Mandela was one of those rare world-class figures on the human stage.  A noble freedom fighter who started out as a leader in the struggle to end apartheid in South Africa, he came to be known as a world leader and statesman.  He was a hero to people of all races.

There was so much that Mr. Mandela accomplished – even to begin a list would fill many pages.  He’s been honored and thanked many times, including receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, but it can never be enough.

It is with a heavy heart that I issue this statement on the death of South Africa’s first black President.  My thoughts are with the citizens of South Africa and with Mr. Mandela’s family.”

Statement on the Federal Height Act

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In a statement submitted today to the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform regarding the federal Height of Buildings Act, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said:

“Citizens of the District do not support any change to the federal Height of Buildings Act of 1910. The clear and deeply felt support for preserving the Height of Buildings Act is due in part to the complete lack of specificity as to where heights would be raised or by how much. Residents across the city are afraid that if the Height Act is changed now, the city’s unique skyline and human scale will be lost irretrievably.

“…the District’s experience over the past decade demonstrates that factors other than the Height Act influence economic development and population growth. The city’s population has grown significantly, and development is far outpacing virtually all other U.S. cities. It is clear that the Height Act is not a factor in deterring development.

“…The features that make this a capital city are features we want to protect. That is why we ask that the Height of Buildings Act of 1910 be left alone. ”

The full text of Chairman Mendelson’s statement is available: Testimony on Height Act for House OGR.

 

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