Chairman Phil Mendelson

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Chairman Praises This Year’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

By Lindsey WaltonJanuary 31, 2020news, Uncategorized

Chairman Mendelson’s December Newsletter

By Lindsey WaltonDecember 13, 2019Uncategorized

DC Council Chairman published his December 2019 Newsletter. In this edition, he discusses the vote to expel the Ward 2 councilmember, the District’s new WMATA appointee, and retaining high-quality teachers & principals in DC schools.

You can read the e-version online HERE or read it below

Chairman Statement Regarding Recommendation to Expel Councilmember Evans

By Lindsey WaltonDecember 3, 2019Uncategorized

DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson released the following statement regarding today’s Ad Hoc Committee vote recommending expulsion of Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans from the Council:

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

By Lindsey WaltonNovember 6, 2019Uncategorized

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