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Chairman’s Update (Aug. 12, 2014)

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The latest edition of Phil’s newsletter–the Chairman’s Update–is now available.  In this edition Phil:

  • Explains some of the major tax reform the Council included in the fiscal year 2015 budget;
  • Discusses recent attacks on local autonomy; and
  • Shares a constituent services story.

In addition, the Chairman’s Update lists upcoming hears of the Committee of the Whole.

 

 

News Release: Mendelson Statement on Recent Gun Control Ruling

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DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson has released the following statement regarding Judge Frederick Scullin’s ruling that the local ban against public carrying of handguns is unconstitutional:

“Because of the District’s unique national security concerns, the right to carry a firearm in public must be restricted more heavily than any place else in the nation.  Four U.S. presidents have been assassinated by gunfire, and at least five others have been shot at, including Ronald Regan who was seriously wounded in 1981.  Neither the Secret Service nor the Capitol Police will disclose all incidents where they have recovered firearms, but we do know that just two years ago someone hit the White House with gunfire, and there are frequent threats on the foreign diplomatic corps.”

 

Chairman Mendelson to Hold Legislative Meeting Media Briefing May 5

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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.

Statement on Passing of President Mandela

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Chairman Phil Mendelson’s Statement on the Passing of
Former South African President Nelson Mandela

“Nelson Mandela was one of those rare world-class figures on the human stage.  A noble freedom fighter who started out as a leader in the struggle to end apartheid in South Africa, he came to be known as a world leader and statesman.  He was a hero to people of all races.

There was so much that Mr. Mandela accomplished – even to begin a list would fill many pages.  He’s been honored and thanked many times, including receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, but it can never be enough.

It is with a heavy heart that I issue this statement on the death of South Africa’s first black President.  My thoughts are with the citizens of South Africa and with Mr. Mandela’s family.”

Statement on the Federal Height Act

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In a statement submitted today to the House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform regarding the federal Height of Buildings Act, DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said:

“Citizens of the District do not support any change to the federal Height of Buildings Act of 1910. The clear and deeply felt support for preserving the Height of Buildings Act is due in part to the complete lack of specificity as to where heights would be raised or by how much. Residents across the city are afraid that if the Height Act is changed now, the city’s unique skyline and human scale will be lost irretrievably.

“…the District’s experience over the past decade demonstrates that factors other than the Height Act influence economic development and population growth. The city’s population has grown significantly, and development is far outpacing virtually all other U.S. cities. It is clear that the Height Act is not a factor in deterring development.

“…The features that make this a capital city are features we want to protect. That is why we ask that the Height of Buildings Act of 1910 be left alone. ”

The full text of Chairman Mendelson’s statement is available: Testimony on Height Act for House OGR.

 

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