Chairman Phil Mendelson

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Phil works to find legislative solutions to improve the District government and help residents. Phil chairs the Council's Committee of the Whole.

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Mendelson Statement on Resignation of DC Police Chief

By Lindsey WaltonNovember 24, 2020featured post slider, news

Read the Chairman’s full statement on the resignation of DC Police Chief Peter Newsham:

Chairman Mendelson Announces Appointees to Police Reform Commission

By Lindsey WaltonAugust 3, 2020news

DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced today the representatives appointed to the newly formed DC Police Reform Commission. The commission will examine policing practices in the city and provide evidence-based recommendations for reforming and revisioning policing. Read his full statement below:

Chairman Mendelson Statement on Proposed Changes to FY 2021 Budget

By Lindsey WaltonJuly 22, 2020news

Read the Chairman’s full statement on the proposed changes to the FY 2021 Budget below. The corresponding documents can be found on the Circulated Documents page.

FY21 Local Budget Act Amendment

FY20 Revised Local Budget Act Amendment