Bill > PR26-0075

This resolution seeks to confirm Ris Lacoste's reappointment to the Commission on Nightlife and Culture in Washington, DC. Ris Lacoste is a highly accomplished chef and restaurateur with extensive professional experience, including owning her own restaurant RIS in the West End and working at several prominent DC restaurants. She has received numerous professional accolades, including being a James Beard Award nominee and being named "Chef of the Year" by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington. Beyond her culinary achievements, Lacoste is actively involved in community and philanthropic efforts, serving on multiple boards including DC Central Kitchen, Fresh Farm Markets, and the Hospitality Charter High School. The resolution highlights her commitment to community service, her culinary expertise, and her leadership in the local restaurant industry. The document includes a legal sufficiency review from the Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor, which found the resolution legally unobjectionable, thereby supporting her continued service on the Commission on Nightlife and Culture.

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https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0075