Monthly Archives: October 2014

Phil in the News

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Team Mendo hopes you enjoyed your long weekend!  Here are some news stories from the past week involving Chairman Mendelson:

Safeway’s Palisades Plans at Issue in DC Council Vote – The council passed the emergency bill [Tuesday] afternoon, 12-0. Before the vote, Mendelson said Baer’s letter made him more inclined to support the covenant ban, not less. [The Washington Post]

Kathy Patterson Could Return to the DC Council – as Its Auditor – Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) nominated Patterson on Tuesday to become the next D.C. Auditor — the District government watchdog that reports directly to the legislative branch, a local analog to the federal Government Accountability Office. [The Washington Post]

Hearing on PR20-1078 – DC Auditor Appointment (Oct. 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-1078, District of Columbia Auditor Kathleen Patterson Appointment Approval Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-1078, District of Columbia Auditor Kathleen Patterson Appointment Approval Resolution of 2014.  The hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.

The stated purpose of PR 20-1078 is to approve the appointment of Ms. Kathleen Patterson as the District of Columbia Auditor (Auditor) for the remainder of a 6-year term that expires on February 25, 2017.  The mission of the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) is to support the Council of the District of Columbia by conducting audits that improve the economy, efficiency, and accountability of District government.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of this nominee for the Auditor.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or email Taneka Miller, Legislative Counsel, at tmiller@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Tuesday, October 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 Tuesday, October 28, 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 20-1078 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on  http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  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, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on November 13, 2014.

Hearing on B20-966 – Turkey Bowl (Oct. 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-966, Turkey Bowl Revenue Generation and Sponsorship Act of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-966, Turkey Bowl Revenue Generation and Sponsorship Act of 2014.  The hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-966 is to authorize the Mayor to solicit advertisements and sponsorships to generate revenue for the District of Columbia Public Schools and the annual District of Columbia Interscholastic Athletic Association Championship Turkey Bowl game.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or email Taneka Miller, Legislative Counsel, at tmiller@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Monday, October 27, 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 Monday, October 27, 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 Bill 20-966 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  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, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on November 12, 2014.

UPDATED: Hearing on PR20-972 – CWC Nominee (Oct. 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-972, District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Barbara Deutsch Confirmation Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of Whole on PR 20-972, District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Barbara Deutsch Confirmation Resolution of 2014.  The hearing will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.  This notice has been revised to reflect a new hearing date and time, and the removal of a second Commemorative Works Committee nomination.

The stated purpose of PR 20-972 is to confirm the appointment of Barbara Deutsch as a citizen member of the District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee (CWC).  The CWC advises and recommends to the Council a disposition of each application to place a commemorative work on public space in the District of Columbia.  The CWC is made up of three citizens and nine ex-officio members appointed by the Mayor.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of Ms. Deutsch for the CWC.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Evan Cash, Committee Director, at ecash@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Monday, October 27, 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 October 27, 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.  Copies of PR 20-972 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

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, November 12, 2014.

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