Committee of the Whole Public Hearing

COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 CHAIRMAN PHIL MENDELSON COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE ANNOUNCES A PUBLIC HEARING on PR 24-225, “Historic Preservation Review Board Carisa Stanley Confirmation Resolution of 2021” PR 24-226, “Historic Preservation Review Board Alexandra Jones Confirmation Resolution of 2021” PR 24-227, “Historic Preservation Review Board Andrew Aurbach Confirmation Resolution of 2021” PR 24-228, “Historic Preservation Review Board Gretchen Pfaehler Confirmation Resolution of 2021” on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (or immediately following the preceding hearing) Live via Zoom Video Conference Broadcast Chairman’s Website (http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/Live) Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announces a public hearing before the Committee of the Whole on PR 24-225, “Historic Preservation Review Board Carisa Stanley Confirmation Resolution of 2021,” PR 24-226, “Historic Preservation Review Board Alexandra Jones Confirmation Resolution of 2021,” PR 24-227, “Historic Preservation Review Board Andrew Aurbach Confirmation Resolution of 2021,” and PR 24-228, “Historic Preservation Review Board Gretchen Pfaehler Confirmation Resolution of 2021.” The hearing will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. (or immediately following the preceding hearing) via zoom video conference. The stated purposes of PR 24-225, PR 24-226, PR 24-227, and PR 24-228, which were introduced at the request of Mayor Muriel Bowser, are to confirm the appointment of Dr. Carisa Stanley as a public member; the reappointment of Alexandra Jones as an archaeologist member; the reappointment of Andrew Aurbach as an historian member; and the reappointment of Gretchen Pfaehler as an architectural historian member, respectively, of the Historic Preservation Review Board (“Board”). The Board is the official body of advisors appointed by the Mayor to guide the government and public on the preservation of historic buildings and property in the District of Columbia. The Board also assists with the implementation of federal preservation programs and the review of federal projects in the District. The purpose of this hearing is to receive testimony from the nominees and public witnesses as to the fitness of these nominees for service on the Board. Those who wish to testify must register at http://www.ChairmanMendelson.com/testify by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Testimony is limited to four minutes; less time will be allowed if there are a large number of witnesses. Witnesses who anticipate needing spoken language interpretation, or require sign language interpretation, are requested to inform the Committee office of the need as soon as possible but no later than five business days before the proceeding. We will make every effort to fulfill timely requests, although alternatives may be offered. Requests received in less than five business days may not be fulfilled. If you have additional questions, please contact Destiny Riley, Committee Assistant, at (202) 724-8196. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration, the hearing will be conducted virtually on the Internet utilizing Zoom video conference technology. Because of this, written or transcribed testimony from the public is highly encouraged and will be taken by email or voicemail. Testimony may be submitted in writing to cow@dccouncil.us or may be left by voicemail (up to 3 minutes – which will be transcribed – by calling (202) 430-6948). Testimony received by close of business on June 22, 2021 will be posted publicly to http://www.chairmanmendelson.com/circulation prior to the hearing. 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 cow@dccouncil.us. The record will close at 5:00pm on July 8, 2021.