Some news stories from the past week involving Chairman Mendelson:

Bowser Launches Contracting Oversight Board – “I think it’s an excellent idea,” Chairman Phil Mendelson said. “We can figure out what changes need to occur so we don’t need retroactive approvals.”  [Washington City Paper]

A Reimagining in Washington Divides the Neighbors – “There were some things that were not handled right,” Mr. Mendelson said, “but a lot of the opposition has to do with a no-build mentality — more about preventing development than modifying it.  I’d like to see more of a park, but the horse left that barn a long time ago,” he added. “It’s too late to be unwinding that deal.”  [The New York Times]