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What's New in the District?
Phil's "At-Large
Update" - Read the February 24th Issue
Click
here to read about:
- The Sosua Fire Truck
- Another Constituent Services Success Story
- A Listing of the Upcoming Hearings of the Committee
on Public Safety & the Judiciary
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2.16.10 - Council Set to
Vote on New Inmate Release Rules
Mendelson bill puts into place rules to protect community, released inmates.
Read the
Committee Report and
Committee
Print for more information.
1.15.10 - Mendelson Lauds
Ruling on Ambulance Chasers
Phil states, "The Court’s decision affirms the Council’s position that the
predatory practice of exploiting consumers when they are most vulnerable -
after an accident - is and continues to be unacceptable in the District of
Columbia." Read the press release
here.
12.15.09 -
Mendelson Shepherds Marriage Equality Through Council
Phil navigated through hours of public hearings, scores of
stakeholder meetings, and hundreds of pages of testimony to lead the Council
in passing marriage equality. Click the link to
view the
Committee Report,
attachments, or the
Committee Print. See our
News and
News
Archives for more on this historic vote.
12.15.09 -
Phil Fights for Kids' Safety at Public Schools
Citing children's security concerns, Phil both pushes for a
police presence for schools in need, as well as introduces legislation to
facilitate safe zones around school properties.
See our
News page
for more.
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Committee Updates
2.23.10 - Mendelson Marks-up Anti-Graffiti
Legislation
On Tuesday, February 23, 2010,
the Committee approved Bill 18-69, the “Anti-Graffiti Act of 2010”. Bill 18-69
establishes a new process for graffiti abatement by property owners and the
Mayor.
For more
information, see our News
page.
2.12.10 - Mendelson Hears Testimony on PCP Bill
Councilmember Mendelson recently held a hearing on
legislation that would increase penalties for PCP-related offenses. View
the two-part hearing
here and
here.
2.4.10 - Mendelson Holds Hearing on Residential
Tranquility Act
On February 4th, Councilmember Mendelson held a hearing on
Bill 18-63, the Residential Tranquility Act of 2009. The bill was Intended
to address residents' concerns about targeted and aggressive
picketing in residential areas. The Committee also convened a working
group on the issue that resulted in a new
draft committee print.
You can view the hearing
here.
2.2.10 - Attorney General Clarification Legislation Approved by the
Council
Bill 18-65, the Attorney General Clarification and Elected Term Amendment
Act of 2009, recently approved by the Council, makes clear in the law that the
responsibility of the Attorney General is to serve the citizens of the District,
and would also allow, upon enactment by Congress, for the direct election of the
Attorney General. Click the link to view the
Committee Report or the
Committee Print.
For more
information, see our News
page.
1.21.10 - Mendelson Holds Hearing on Pair
of Crime Bills
Councilmember Mendelson held a hearing on Thursday, January 21st, on two crime bills: Bill 18-526, the Public Transportation Criminal
Penalties Act of 2009, and Bill 18-555, the School Safe Passage Emergency Zone
Act of 2009.
For more
information, see our News
page.
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Legislative Issues
During Phil's tenure on the Council, over 300
pieces of his legislation have passed into law. From issues such as public
safety to affordable housing, environmental protection to consumer protection,
learn more about Phil's legislative record by clicking on the Council period
listings below.
Council Period 13
Council Period 16
Council Period 14
Council Period 17
Council Period 15
You can also see Phil's accomplishments as Chair of the Committee on Public Safety and the Judiciary during Council Period 17 (2007-2008) by clicking here to view the Committee's full report.
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