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Hearing on B20-627 (Jan. 28)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

Bill 20-627, Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund Jurisdiction Amendment Act of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on Bill 20-627, the “Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund Jurisdiction Amendment Act of 2013.”  The public hearing will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2014, at 1:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of Bill 20-627 is to amend the law to entrust the District of Columbia Retirement Board with responsibility for managing the assets of the Annuitants’ Health and Life Insurance Employer Contribution Trust Fund, and to require that the same fiduciary obligations and assumptions for other pension funds managed by the Retirement Board be made applicable to the Trust Fund.  The monies in the Trust Fund are held for the purpose of providing post-retirement benefits (health insurance) for retirees of the District government.

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 Friday, January 24, 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 24, 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 20-627 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 Monday, February 3, 2014.

Hearing on PR 20-597 (Jan. 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-597, Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia Anthony J. Hood Confirmation Resolution of 2013

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-597, the “Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia Anthony J. Hood Confirmation Resolution of 2013.” The public hearing will be held Wednesday, January 29, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 120 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of PR 20-597 is to confirm the reappointment of Anthony J. Hood as a member of the Zoning Commission of the District of Columbia.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of this nominee for the Zoning Commission.

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 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 January 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 PR 20-597 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 Monday, February 3, 2014.

Legislative Meeting Media Briefing Jan. 6

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WHO:      DC Council Chairman Phil MendelsonWHAT:     Legislative Meeting Media Briefing

WHEN:     Monday, January 6,  2014

                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, January 7, 2014 at 10 am.

For additional information, please call: 202.724.8032.

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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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.

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