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Hearing on PR20-1088 – BZA S. Kathryn Allen Nom. (Nov. 13)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-1088, Board of Zoning Adjustment S. Kathryn Allen Confirmation Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of Whole on PR 20-1088, the “Board of Zoning Adjustment S. Kathryn Allen Confirmation Resolution of 2014.”  The hearing will be held Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purpose of PR 20-1088 is to confirm the reappointment of Ms. Kathryn Allen to the Board of Zoning Adjustment.  The Board of Zoning Adjustment (“Board”) is an independent, quasi-judicial body with the ability to grant relief from the strict application of the District’s zoning regulations in the form of variances, to grant special exceptions in approving certain land uses, and to hear appeals from actions taken by the Zoning Administrator of the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of this nominee for the Board.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at jjacobs@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Monday, November 10, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on November 10, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of PR 20-1088 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 17, 2014.

Hearing on PR20-1078 – DC Auditor Appointment (Oct. 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-1078, District of Columbia Auditor Kathleen Patterson Appointment Approval Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of the Whole on PR 20-1078, District of Columbia Auditor Kathleen Patterson Appointment Approval Resolution of 2014.  The hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2014 in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building.

The stated purpose of PR 20-1078 is to approve the appointment of Ms. Kathleen Patterson as the District of Columbia Auditor (Auditor) for the remainder of a 6-year term that expires on February 25, 2017.  The mission of the Office of the District of Columbia Auditor (ODCA) is to support the Council of the District of Columbia by conducting audits that improve the economy, efficiency, and accountability of District government.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of this nominee for the Auditor.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or email Taneka Miller, Legislative Counsel, at tmiller@dccouncil.us, and provide their name, address, telephone number, organizational affiliation and title (if any) by close of business Tuesday, October 28, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  A copy of PR 20-1078 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on  http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on November 13, 2014.

UPDATED: Hearing on PR20-972 – CWC Nominee (Oct. 29)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-972, District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Barbara Deutsch Confirmation Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of Whole on PR 20-972, District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Barbara Deutsch Confirmation Resolution of 2014.  The hearing will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.  This notice has been revised to reflect a new hearing date and time, and the removal of a second Commemorative Works Committee nomination.

The stated purpose of PR 20-972 is to confirm the appointment of Barbara Deutsch as a citizen member of the District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee (CWC).  The CWC advises and recommends to the Council a disposition of each application to place a commemorative work on public space in the District of Columbia.  The CWC is made up of three citizens and nine ex-officio members appointed by the Mayor.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of Ms. Deutsch for the CWC.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Evan Cash, Committee Director, at ecash@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Monday, October 27, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on October 27, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  Copies of PR 20-972 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 12, 2014.

Hearing on PR20-971 & PR20-972 – CWC Nominees (Sept 19)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-971, District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Christopher Magnuson Confirmation Resolution of 2014
PR 20-972, District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Barbara Deutsch Confirmation Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of Whole on PR 20-971, the District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Christopher Magnuson Confirmation Resolution of 2014 and PR 20-972, District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee Barbara Deutsch Confirmation Resolution of 2014.  The hearing will be held Friday, September 19, 2014 at 12:30 p.m., or immediately following the preceding hearing, in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purposes of PR 20-971 and PR 20-972 are to confirm the appointments of Christopher Magnuson and Barbara Deutsch, respectively, as citizen members of the District of Columbia Commemorative Works Committee (CWC).  The CWC advises and recommends to the Council a disposition of each application to place a commemorative work on public space in the District of Columbia and is made up of three citizens and nine ex-officio members appointed by the Mayor.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of these nominees for the CWC.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Evan Cash, Committee Director, at ecash@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Wednesday, September 17, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on September 17, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  Copies of PR 20-971 and PR 20-972 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2014.

Hearing on PR20-918 & PR20-919 – HPRB Nominees (Sept 19)

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CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING

PR 20-918, Historic Preservation Review Board Joseph Taylor Confirmation Resolution of 2014
PR 20-919, Historic Preservation Review Board Rauzia Ruhana Ally Confirmation Resolution of 2014

Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces the scheduling of a public hearing of the Committee of Whole on PR 20-918, the “Historic Preservation Review Board Joseph Taylor Confirmation Resolution of 2014” and PR 20-919, “Historic Preservation Review Board Rauzia Ruhana Ally Confirmation Resolution of 2014.”  The hearing will be held Friday, September 19, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. in Hearing Room 412 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW.

The stated purposes of PR 20-918 and PR 20-919 are to confirm the reappointments of Joseph Taylor and Rauzia Ruhana Ally, respectively, as public members of the Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB).  The HPRB guides the government and the public on preservation matters in the District of Columbia, including review of development projects in light of the historic preservation laws.  The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from government and public witnesses as to the fitness of these nominees for the HPRB.

Those who wish to testify are asked to telephone the Committee of the Whole, at (202) 724-8196, or e-mail Jessica Jacobs, Legislative Counsel, at jjacobs@dccouncil.us and provide their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, by the close of business Wednesday, September 17, 2014.  Persons wishing to testify are encouraged, but not required, to submit 15 copies of written testimony.  If submitted by the close of business on September 17, 2014, the testimony will be distributed to Councilmembers before the hearing.  Witnesses should limit their testimony to five minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses.  Copies of PR 20-918 and PR 20-919 can be obtained through the Legislative Services Division of the Secretary of the Council’s office or on http://lims.dccouncil.us.

If you are unable to testify at the hearing, written statements are encouraged and will be made a part of the official record.  Copies of written statements should be submitted to the Committee of the Whole, Council of the District of Columbia, Suite 410 of the John A. Wilson Building, 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20004.  The record will close at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2014.

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