Development News for Washington, District of Columbia

Brianna Jones Confirmed for District of Columbia Board of Nursing

The Council of the District of Columbia confirmed Brianna Jones for the Board of Nursing as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator for a term ending July 21, 2027. Jones currently serves as an administrator at Inspire Rehabilitation and Health Center and holds master's degrees from Georgetown University and the University of Maryland. The committee noted that her nomination adds a new perspective to the board, which now includes the former Board of Long Term Care Administration.

District Council Approves Over $140 Million in Revenue Bonds for Schools and Nonprofits

The Council of the District of Columbia approved resolutions authorizing the issuance of revenue bonds for several organizations. These include $90 million for Friendship Public Charter School to refinance improvements and fund capital projects, $25 million for DC Preparatory Academy for facility acquisition and renovation, $15 million for Food and Friends to renovate and expand its headquarters, and $13.7 million for Methodist Home of the District of Columbia (Forest Hills of DC by Goodwin Living) to refinance debt and fund facility improvements. All resolutions were approved unanimously and will be placed on the consent agenda.

District Council Confirms Multiple Mayoral Nominees for Arts, Zoning, and ABC Boards

The Council of the District of Columbia, in a Committee of the Whole meeting, confirmed mayoral nominations for the Commission on Arts and Humanities. These confirmations included Janice Kim, Carlos Sims, and Hector Torres, all reappointed for terms ending June 30, 2029. The council also confirmed Paul Goldstein and Michelle Persaud for the Board of Zoning Adjustment, with terms ending September 30, 2026, and September 30, 2028, respectively. Lastly, James Turner was confirmed for the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board.