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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Phil in the News

By CommitteeNovember 3, 2014news

Some news stories from the past week involving Chairman Mendelson:

DC Council Looks to Streamline Statehood Efforts – Each one has no members, according to D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson. [Not] one of the four have been functioning for years, “if ever,” he said Monday at a briefing previewing the council’s Tuesday legislative agenda. [Roll Call]

Phil in the News

By CommitteeOctober 14, 2014news

Team Mendo hopes you enjoyed your long weekend! Here are some news stories from the past week involving Chairman Mendelson:

Safeway’s Palisades Plans at Issue in DC Council Vote – The council passed the emergency bill [Tuesday] afternoon, 12-0. Before the vote, Mendelson said Baer’s letter made him more inclined to support the covenant ban, not less. [The Washington Post]

Kathy Patterson Could Return to the DC Council – as Its Auditor – Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) nominated Patterson on Tuesday to become the next D.C. Auditor — the District government watchdog that reports directly to the legislative branch, a local analog to the federal Government Accountability Office. [The Washington Post]

Hearing Overview Sheet (Oct. 9)

By CommitteeOctober 9, 2014Uncategorized

The Committee has released a new Hearing Overview Sheet which contains information about the Committee and its upcoming hearings on legislation and nominations, as well as oversight hearings.

https://chairmanmendelson.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/10.9.14-COW-Hearing-Overview-Sheet.pdf

Phil in the News

By CommitteeSeptember 29, 2014news

Some news stories from the past week involving Chairman Mendelson:

DC Council Votes, Reluctantly, to Allow Public to Carry Concealed Weapons – [Chairman] Mendelson said the new carry legislation is among the strictest in the nation, with the city preparing to join the likes of Maryland, New Jersey and New York in establishing a highly restrictive regime that requires applicants to state good reason to carry a weapon. [The Washington Post]

Phil in the News

By CommitteeSeptember 22, 2014Uncategorized

Some news stories from the past week involving Chairman Mendelson:

Congress Takes Up Bill to Make DC the 51st State – Chairman Mendelson testified on behalf of the DC Council in support of DC Statehood. The Chairman’s testimony can be found here. [The Washington Post]

Proposed Legislation Would Allow Some to Carry Guns in DC – The bill would require residents to prove they have a “legitimate need” to carry a gun a public….Council Chairman Phil Mendelson says the city still has some work to do in defining what kind of personal threats would qualify for a permit. [Washington City Paper]

DC Considers Bill to Encourage Urban Farming on Vacant Lots – The bill has gained substantial support in the council with Chairman Phil Mendelson (D), Kenyan R. McDuffie (D-Ward 5) and mayoral candidate Muriel Bowser (D-Ward 4) joining as co-sponsors. [The Washington Post]