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Statement on Budget Autonomy Court Ruling

By CommitteeMay 19, 2014news

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Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has expressed his disappointment at today’s court decision addressing the Budget Autonomy Act.

“I hold Judge Emmet Sullivan in the highest regard,” Mendelson stated. “Nevertheless, I am disappointed by the court’s decision. I continue to believe there is strong justification for the law that we passed—which received overwhelming approval by voters in a 2013 referendum and has not been challenged by Congress.”

“I want to thank our attorneys—principally Karen Dunn and Brian Netter—for Continue Reading

Statement on Gun Registration Law Upheld by District Court

By CommitteeMay 16, 2014news

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Council Chairman Phil Mendelson made the following statement on today’s decision by the United States District Court for the District of Columbia to uphold the District’s gun laws.

“I am pleased that today’s decision by the U.S. District court affirms that the District’s firearm registration requirements are consistent with the Constitution,” Mendelson stated. Continue Reading

Chairman Mendelson to Hold Legislative Meeting Media Briefing May 5

By CommitteeMay 2, 2014news, Uncategorized

WHO: DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson

WHAT: Legislative Meeting Media Briefing

WHEN: Monday, May 5, 2014

10:00 am

WHERE: John A. Wilson Building, Room 120

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, May 6, 2014 at 10 am.

For additional information, please call: (202) 724-8032.

Reminder: Upcoming Tax Town Halls

By CommitteeMarch 12, 2014news

Tax Workshops Schedule

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Northwest One Library Benning Library Cleveland Park Library

155 L Street, NW 3955 Benning RD, NE 3310 Connecticut Ave, NW

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm 11:00 am – Noon 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Tax Town Halls to Be Held in March

By CommitteeMarch 6, 2014news

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has announced three town hall meetings that will focus on the District’s recent real property tax assessments. The workshops are designed both to educate local residents on the tax assessment process, as well as to help taxpayers understand and take advantage of the appeals process. The average residential increase of the 2015 assessments is 8.33 percent.

Representatives from the District’s Office of Tax and Revenue will join Chairman Mendelson at each of the workshops to answer questions and offer assistance. This is the 10th year that Mendelson has sponsored these tax town hall meetings.

“These meetings are designed to meet residents’ concerns about rising property tax assessments,” said Chairman Mendelson. “It’s important that we educate owners about how assessments are done and inform them of their rights and remedies.”

Residents have until April 1, 2013 to begin the appeals process if they believe the proposed 2013 assessment does not reflect the market value of their property.

Upcoming Tax Workshops