Author Archives: Lindsey Walton

Chairman Mendelson Addresses O’Melveny & Myers Report at Press Conference

On Tuesday November 6th Chairman Phil Mendelson, along with Councilmember Mary Cheh, held a press conference to address the release of the report from law firm O’Melveny & Myers, regarding the conduct of Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans.

The Chairman called the findings in the report “damning” and that there was “no good news” in it for Councilmember Continue Reading

Chairman Mendelson Testifies on the Hill for DC Statehood

On Thursday September 19, 2019 Chairman Mendelson, along with Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Chief Financial Officer Jeff DeWitt testified in the House Rayburn Building in support of H.R. 51 — which would make the District of Columbia the 51st State. “We step up. We pay our dues. However, we do not have the same representation as every other American,” Mendelson testified. You can read his full statement below