Monthly Archives: May 2014

Roundtable on B20-799 (May 30)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE

Bill 20-799, Employment Contract of Dr. James E. Lyons, Sr. as Interim President of the University of the District of Columbia Emergency Act of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public roundtable of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-799, the “Employment Contract of Dr. James E. Lyons, Sr. as Interim President of the University of the District of Columbia Emergency Act of 2014.” The public roundtable will be held Friday, May 30, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. or immediately following the Committee Hearing on PR 20-754, the “Transfer of Jurisdiction Over Lot 802 in Square 4325 within Fort Lincoln New Town Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014” in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-799 is to approve, on an emergency basis, the employment contract submitted by the Board of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia for the appointment of Dr. James E. Lyons, Sr. as Interim President, for a period ending on or before August 31, 2015.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Taneka Miller, Legislative Counsel, at tmiller@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Wednesday, May 28, 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 May 28, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the roundtable.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of Bill 20-799 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or at http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the roundtable, 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 Monday, June 2, 2014.

Roundtable on PR20-762, PR20-770, PR20-771 (May 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC ROUNDTABLE

PR 20-762, Board of Directors of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Alternate Member Matthew T. Brown Appointment Emergency Approval Resolution of 2014
PR 20-770, Commission on Selection and Tenure of Administrative Law Judges of the Office of Administrative Hearing Joseph N. Onek Appointment Resolution of 2014; and
PR 20-771, District of Columbia Commission Continue Reading

Statement on Budget Autonomy Court Ruling

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Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has expressed his disappointment at today’s court decision addressing the Budget Autonomy Act. 

“I hold Judge Emmet Sullivan in the highest regard,” Mendelson stated.  “Nevertheless, I am disappointed by the court’s decision.  I continue to believe there is strong justification for the law that we passed—which received overwhelming approval by voters in a 2013 referendum and has not been challenged by Congress.”

“I want to thank our attorneys—principally Karen Dunn and Brian Netter—for Continue Reading

Statement on Gun Registration Law Upheld by District Court

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Council Chairman Phil Mendelson made the following statement on today’s decision by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to uphold the District’s gun laws.

“I am pleased that today’s decision by the U.S. District court affirms that the District’s firearm registration requirements are consistent with the Constitution,” Mendelson stated.  Continue Reading

Chairman Mendelson to Hold Legislative Meeting Media Briefing May 5

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WHO:      DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

WHAT:     Legislative Meeting Media Briefing

WHEN:     Monday, May 5,   2014

                10:00 am

WHERE:  John A. Wilson Building, Room 120

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, May 6, 2014 at 10 am.

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

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