Chairman Phil Mendelson

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Mendelson Testifies on Capitol Hill on Budget Autonomy

By Lindsey WaltonMay 13, 2016Uncategorized

Chairman Mendelson joined several legal experts in testifying Thursday May 12, before the House Oversight and Government Committee. You can read the Chairman’s testimony below

May ’16 Edition of the Chairman’s Update

By Lindsey WaltonMay 5, 2016Uncategorized

The May 2016 edition of the Chairman’s Update is now available online here or below. In this edition Phil addresses:

A Renewed Approach to Statehood
Minimum Wage and the Cost of Doing Business in the District
In addition, the Chairman’s Update lists upcoming hearings of the Committee of the Whole

April ’16 Edition of the Chairman’s Update

By Lindsey WaltonApril 6, 2016Uncategorized

The April 2016 edition of the Chairman’s Update is now available online here or below. In this edition Phil addresses:

Budget Autonomy Victory: What It Means & What Happens Next
Examining the Mayor’s Homeless Shelter Plan
In addition, the Chairman’s Update lists upcoming hearings of the Committee of the Whole

CHAIRMAN MENDELSON’S STATEMENT ON BUDGET AUTONOMY DECISION

By CommitteeMarch 18, 2016newsautonomy, budget

CHAIRMAN MENDELSON STATEMENT ON HISTORIC VICTORY FOR DISTRICT AUTONOMY

WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, Superior Court Judge Brian Holeman issued an order granting the Council’s motion for judgment in favor of budget autonomy.

Phil Mendelson, Chairman of the Council of the District of Columbia, released the following statement regarding the order issued today by the Superior Court of the District of Columbia in the budget autonomy litigation. The historic ruling upholds the Budget Autonomy Act, stating that the Council, the Mayor, and the District voters lawfully exercised their collective power to gain control over expenditure of local funds.

February ’16 Edition of the Chairman’s Update

By Lindsey WaltonMarch 11, 2016news

The February 2016 edition of the Chairman’s Update is now available online here or below. In this edition Phil:

Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Universal Family Paid Leave
In addition, the Chairman’s Update lists upcoming hearings of the Committee of the Whole