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Hearing on B20-645, 684, and PR20-758 (June 19)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-521, N Street Village Way Designation Act of 2013;
Bill 20-683, Zion Baptist Church Way Designation Act of 2014; &
Bill 20-794, Nap Turner Way Designation Act of 2014  

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-521, the “N Street Village Way Designation Act of 2013;” Bill 20-683, the “Zion Baptist Church Way Designation Act of 2014;” and Bill 20-794, the “Nap Turner Way Designation Act of 2014.”  The public hearing will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-521 is to symbolically designate the 1300 block of N Street NW, between 14th Street NW and Vermont Avenue NW, in Ward 2 as N Street Village Way.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-683 is to symbolically designate the public alley in Square 2655, bounded by the 4800 block of Colorado Avenue NW and Blagden Avenue NW, as Zion Baptist Church Way.  The stated purpose of Bill 20-794 is to symbolically designate the alley located between 13th and 14th Streets NW, Wallach Place NW, and U Street NW and directly abutting 1344 U Street NW as Nap Turner Way.

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, June 30, 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 June 30, 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 the PRs 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 Thursday, July 17, 2014.

Council Passes FY 2015 Budget Proposal

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Council Chairman Phil Mendelson praised the Council’s adoption this afternoon of the Fiscal Year 2015 budget for the District of Columbia.

“The Council’s budget proposal focuses on sustaining important investments in affordable housing, workforce development, public schools, and infrastructure,” said Chairman Mendelson. “The budget adopted today builds on the hard work by the Mayor’s team in the budget originally proposed, and with the cooperation of the Mayor and Chief Financial Officer, the Council was able to build on that foundation to make changes that will benefit the District significantly.”

The Fiscal Year 2015 budget adopted by the Council contains a number of increases to fund important services and programs, as well as new initiatives to strengthen economic and community development in the District. Specifically, the budget:

  • Funds the majority of the recommendations of the =&0=&, providing tax relief aimed at addressing disparities in personal income tax, the estate tax, business taxes, and sales tax.  The Council’s plan phases in the recommendation

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Statement on the Death of Maya Angelou

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DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has issued the following statement regarding the death of renowned author, poet, educator, and activist, Maya Angelou:

“Today our nation and the world mourn the loss of an indomitable spirit who touched and enhanced our lives through literature and social action,” said Chairman Mendelson. “Maya Angelou was the embodiment of grace and power. Her love of the arts was the platform upon which she was able to convey universal messages of peace, tolerance, and equality. Her genius remains in the body of work she leaves behind to inform future generations.”

Legislative Meeting Media Briefing Scheduled for May 27

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=&0=&       DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

=&1=&     Legislative Meeting Media Briefing

=&2=&    Tuesday, May 27, 2014

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=&5=&John A. Wilson Building, Room 412

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

Washington, DC

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Chairman Mendelson will hold a media briefing to preview major actions to be taken at the upcoming legislative meeting, which will be held on =&7=&

=&8=& (202) 724-8032.

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